Lake Wisconsin

Census-designated place in Columbia County, Wisconsin

Aerial view of Lake Wisconsin, Wisconsin
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Lake Wisconsin is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Columbia County, Wisconsin, with 4,616 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 807 ft (246 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Merrimac, 1.7 miles NW.

About Lake Wisconsin

Lake Wisconsin is a census-designated place (CDP) in Columbia and Sauk counties, in the towns of Lodi and Merrimac, in Wisconsin, United States. The population was 4,616 at the 2020 census, up from 4,189 at the 2010 census.

The Columbia County portion of the Lake Wisconsin is part of the Madison, Wisconsin metropolitan area, while the Sauk County portion is part of the Baraboo Micropolitan Statistical Area.

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Living in Lake Wisconsin

Median household income
$124,127
Median home value
$452,400
Median rent
$1,515/mo
Median age
51.3
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Lake Wisconsin, WI population

Lake Wisconsin had 4,616 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census4,616
Density345 per sq mi (133 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Lake Wisconsin at a glance

StateWisconsin (WI)
CountyColumbia County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population4,616 (2020)
Land area13.40 sq mi (34.7 km²)
Water area11.09 sq mi (28.73 km²)
Elevation807 ft (246 m)
Coordinates43.3647° N, 89.5960° W
ZIP code53561
Census code (GEOID)5542012

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Lake Wisconsin

What county is Lake Wisconsin in?

Lake Wisconsin is in Columbia County, Wisconsin.

What is the population of Lake Wisconsin, WI?

4,616 people lived in Lake Wisconsin at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Lake Wisconsin, WI?

The ZIP code of Lake Wisconsin is 53561.

What is the elevation of Lake Wisconsin?

807 feet (246 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Lake Wisconsin?

Merrimac (1.7 mi), Lodi (4.3 mi), Prairie du Sac (8.5 mi), Bluffview (8.9 mi), Dekorra (9.2 mi).

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