Packwaukee, Wisconsin Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 244, Packwaukee's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Packwaukee is a small community located in Wisconsin, within Marquette County. The total population is 244. It ranks as the 663rd most populous out of 808 Census-designated places in Wisconsin.

Age Demographics

The median age in Packwaukee is 56.1 years. This is 40% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. Only 14.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 11.9% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Packwaukee is $50,000. This is 35% lower than the state median of $77,485. It is also 38% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 33.6%. This is 219% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 2.5%. This is 23% lower than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $119,300. Housing costs are 55% lower than the state median of $266,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Packwaukee is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 90.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 34% higher than the state average of 67.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Packwaukee has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.9%.

Education

1.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 97% lower than the state rate of 33.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Packwaukee, Wisconsin is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Wisconsin state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 808 Census-designated places in Wisconsin. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.