Population 5,556 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Chetek
Household size in Chetek
| Period | Chetek | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.37 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.40 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.35 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.34 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Chetek is a place of small households, averaging 2.34 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has edged down from 2.37 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Chetek
| Period | Chetek | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.0 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.5 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 50.2 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 50.0 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Chetek skews older: half of its residents are older than 50.0, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 45.0, mirroring the country. Of the 200 Wisconsin cities with 5,000+ people, only ten are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Chetek
| Period | Chetek | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.6% of households in Chetek, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 1.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Chetek
Renters in Chetek
| Period | Chetek | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.9% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.0% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.1% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.8% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Chetek is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 14.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 42.7% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share has fallen 3.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Chetek
| Period | Chetek | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.8% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.2% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 26.0% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.1% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 25.1% of the housing in Chetek, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 3.3 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Chetek
| Period | Chetek | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1977 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in Chetek was built around 1977, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). The median year built has moved up from 1973 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Chetek
| Period | Chetek | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $692 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $640 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $747 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,007 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$315 | +$380 | +$606 |
The median renter in Chetek pays $1,007 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $315 a month from 2006–10, a 46% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 26.9% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the northwest and lowest in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Chetek
Bachelor's degrees in Chetek
| Period | Chetek | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.3% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.0% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.4% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.5% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Chetek have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 22.5%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 5.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Chetek has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five Wisconsin cities.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Chetek
| Period | Chetek | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.6% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.8% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.2% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.9% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.3 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Chetek is above the national rate: 92.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across Wisconsin. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 7.3 points, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Chetek
| Period | Chetek | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.6% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Chetek has been low: just 2.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 5.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Chetek compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chetek | 2.34 | 50.0 | 6.6% | 14.8% | 25.1% | 1977 | $1,007 | 22.5% | 92.9% | 2.6% |
| Canton | 2.65 | 44.5 | 5.4% | 5.6% | 11.0% | 1982 | $1,168 | 27.3% | 94.6% | 1.2% |
| Cameron | 2.37 | 45.1 | 8.8% | 20.5% | 11.0% | 1983 | $999 | 24.5% | 90.8% | 1.3% |
| Dallas | 2.63 | 46.0 | 8.9% | 15.7% | 11.3% | 1973 | $884 | 18.4% | 92.3% | 2.1% |
| New Auburn | 2.44 | 47.4 | 7.8% | 10.2% | 27.2% | 1984 | $914 | 22.0% | 92.7% | 4.0% |
| Hillsdale | 2.23 | 49.6 | 6.9% | 19.8% | 7.8% | 1959 | $882 | 16.8% | 81.9% | 0.4% |
| Sand Creek | 2.65 | 42.1 | 6.6% | 14.0% | 8.9% | 1978 | $953 | 23.1% | 93.5% | 4.6% |
| Barron | 2.51 | 48.6 | 9.1% | 22.0% | 3.5% | 1959 | $940 | 18.1% | 88.5% | 6.0% |
| Weyerhaeuser | 2.32 | 50.1 | 5.5% | 9.2% | 41.8% | 1984 | $834 | 21.1% | 92.5% | 3.0% |
| Brill | 2.62 | 40.9 | 11.0% | 34.6% | 7.7% | 1946 | $781 | 13.8% | 87.1% | 2.1% |
| Rice Lake | 2.32 | 40.6 | 10.6% | 32.0% | 7.4% | 1976 | $914 | 27.0% | 91.3% | 2.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Chetek. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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