Turtle Lake, Wisconsin Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Turtle Lake, Wisconsin had a total population of 327, the 612th largest community in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $63,438, which is 18% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 12.5%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Turtle Lake Quick Facts
How Turtle Lake Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 307 | 327 | +6.5% |
| Median household income | $67,500 | $63,438 | -6.0% |
| Median home value | $316,700 | $338,300 | +6.8% |
How Turtle Lake Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 37 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Turtle Lake Rankings in Wisconsin
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Other Cities in Walworth County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitewater | 15,807 | $54,969 | 26.8% | $229,400 |
| Elkhorn | 10,221 | $77,649 | 7.6% | $273,600 |
| Delavan | 8,689 | $65,357 | 10.2% | $218,800 |
| Lake Geneva | 8,521 | $75,629 | 10.7% | $343,800 |
| East Troy | 4,978 | $79,669 | 10.2% | $299,600 |
| Bloomfield | 4,780 | $98,068 | 7.5% | $236,100 |
| Williams Bay | 2,981 | $84,113 | 8.7% | $444,700 |
| Walworth | 2,759 | $70,208 | 18.1% | $290,600 |
| Delavan Lake | 2,757 | $83,550 | 6.7% | $355,500 |
| Como | 2,197 | $75,266 | 3.2% | $278,400 |
Cities Similar to Turtle Lake
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waukau | 325 | N/A | $189,400 | 3.4% | 1.8% |
| Nichols | 332 | $62,604 | $184,400 | 6.0% | 13.9% |
| Post Lake | 331 | $65,438 | $310,900 | 28.4% | 8.8% |
| Taylor | 328 | $59,531 | $117,500 | 7.2% | 11.6% |
| Bay City | 327 | $57,857 | $116,400 | 14.7% | 8.9% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 327, Turtle Lake'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
Turtle Lake is a small community located in Wisconsin, within Walworth County. The total population is 327. It ranks as the 612th most populous out of 808 Census-designated places in Wisconsin.
Age Demographics
The median age in Turtle Lake is 52.5 years. This is 31% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. Only 12.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Turtle Lake is $63,438. This is 18% lower than the state median of $77,485. It is also 21% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.5%. This is 19% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 6% higher than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $338,300. Housing costs are 27% higher than the state median of $266,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.3x. 75.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 67.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Turtle Lake is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 15.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (15.3% vs 8.0%).
Education
27.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 17% 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 96.5%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Turtle Lake, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Turtle Lake, Wisconsin?
Turtle Lake, Wisconsin has a population of 327 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Turtle Lake, WI?
The median household income in Turtle Lake is $63,438, which is 21% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Turtle Lake, WI?
The poverty rate in Turtle Lake is 12.5%. This means approximately 41 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Turtle Lake, Wisconsin?
Turtle Lake's population is 82.0% White, 0.0% Black, 15.3% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Turtle Lake, WI?
The median home value in Turtle Lake is $338,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.3x.
How educated is Turtle Lake, Wisconsin?
27.6% of adults (25+) in Turtle Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 4.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.