Population 2,860 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Como
Household size in Como
| Period | Como | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.34 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.58 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.28 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.24 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Como are small: just 2.24 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.34, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 Como
| Period | Como | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.5 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.4 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.2 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.7 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.2 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Como skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.7, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
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 Como
| Period | Como | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.0% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.8% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.8% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in Como than nationally: 9.8%, against 11.6%. Wisconsin as a whole looks much the same.
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 Como
Renters in Como
| Period | Como | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.3% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.7% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.7% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +13.0 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Como own their homes; 25.7% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among owners, 46.2% have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%.
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 Como
| Period | Como | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 37.6% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 34.1% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.0% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Como: 24.0% of homes are empty, 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.
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 Como
| Period | Como | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1976 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | −2 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Como is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1971, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The picture is much the same across Wisconsin.
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 Como
| Period | Como | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $782 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $936 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $767 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,566 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$784 | +$380 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Como costs $1,566 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in Wisconsin overall ($1,139). Rent takes 28.1% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Como
Bachelor's degrees in Como
| Period | Como | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.1% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.1% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.0% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.1% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.0 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Como than nationally: 29.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%.
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 Como
| Period | Como | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.9% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.7% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.1% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.0% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.1 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Como is above the national rate: 93.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Wisconsin as a whole looks much the same.
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 Como
| Period | Como | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.5 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Como has been strong: just 3.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. That is in line with the rest of Wisconsin. 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).
Como 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Como | 2.24 | 45.7 | 9.8% | 25.7% | 24.0% | 1971 | $1,566 | 29.1% | 93.0% | 3.0% |
| Lake Geneva | 2.20 | 48.0 | 10.0% | 33.6% | 25.7% | 1979 | $1,446 | 41.6% | 94.3% | 3.2% |
| Williams Bay | 2.38 | 48.2 | 8.2% | 20.3% | 37.0% | 1975 | $1,089 | 46.9% | 98.7% | 2.0% |
| Honey Creek | 2.33 | 49.8 | 4.4% | 13.5% | 4.7% | 1984 | $1,021 | 29.4% | 95.4% | 0.7% |
| Fontana | 2.28 | 57.1 | 6.1% | 16.5% | 53.0% | 1980 | $1,791 | 54.1% | 97.1% | 1.2% |
| Inlet | 2.66 | 50.4 | 3.3% | 19.9% | 5.3% | 1973 | $1,099 | 22.1% | 88.3% | 2.3% |
| Springfield | 2.41 | 46.3 | 5.6% | 23.5% | 12.5% | 1987 | $1,116 | 32.7% | 88.1% | 8.2% |
| Linton | 2.44 | 41.1 | 15.2% | 18.6% | 18.3% | 1975 | $865 | 38.4% | 91.2% | 1.6% |
| Fontana-on-Geneva Lake | 2.22 | 54.8 | 4.3% | 19.3% | 48.0% | 1971 | $1,689 | 57.8% | 94.7% | 3.3% |
| Elkhorn | 2.37 | 43.3 | 9.7% | 29.0% | 7.8% | 1980 | $1,157 | 31.5% | 94.5% | 1.5% |
| Delavan Lake | 2.41 | 50.0 | 3.6% | 13.3% | 46.2% | 1974 | $921 | 33.5% | 86.8% | 2.6% |
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 Como. 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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