Legend Lake CDP, Wisconsin Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Legend Lake CDP is a small community located in Wisconsin. The total population is 1,478. It ranks as the 323rd most populous out of 807 cities and towns in Wisconsin.

Age Demographics

The median age in Legend Lake CDP is 57.3 years. This is 43% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Legend Lake CDP is $69,178. This is 9% lower than the state median of $75,670. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 12% lower. The poverty rate stands at 5.7%. This is 46% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 11.7%. This is 257% higher than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $116,200. Housing costs are 53% lower than the state median of $247,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Legend Lake CDP is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 97.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 43% higher than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Legend Lake CDP is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (30.1%) is well below the state average of 79.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.4%) is well below the state average of 7.8%.

Education

31.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 3% lower than the state rate of 32.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 97.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Legend Lake CDP, Wisconsin is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Wisconsin state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 807 Census-designated places in Wisconsin. For official data, visit data.census.gov.