Chetek, WI Profile: Facts & Data

The City of Chetek had a population of 2,259 as of July 1, 2021. Chetek ranks in the lower quartile for Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Wisconsin. See peer rankings below.

The primary coordinate point for Chetek is located at latitude 45.3141 and longitude -91.651 in Barron County. The formal boundaries for the City of Chetek encompass a land area of 2.42 sq. miles and a water area of 0.71 sq. miles. Barron County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6). The elevation is 1,050 feet.

The City of Chetek has a C5 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that is independent of any county subdivision and serves as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.

Chetek, WI Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2021)

POPULATION
Total Population	2,259 (100%)
Population in Households	2,170 (96.1%)
Population in Families	1,639 (72.6%)
Population in Group Quarters¹	89 ( 3.9%)
Population Density	939
Diversity Index²	10


INCOME
Median Household Income	$53,910
Average Household Income	$65,796
% of Income for Mortgage⁴	13%
Per Capita Income	$29,504
Wealth Index⁵	63

HOUSING
Total HU (Housing Units)	1,142 (100%)
Owner Occupied HU	717 (62.8%)
Renter Occupied HU	262 (22.9%)
Vacant Housing Units	163 (14.3%)
Median Home Value	$162,850
Average Home Value	$193,359
Housing Affordability Index³	187

HOUSEHOLDS
Total Households	979
Average Household Size	2.22
Family Households	592
Average Family Size	3

NOTES

Group Quarters - a place where people live or stay in a group living arrangement. Includes college residents halls, nursing facilities, military barracks, and correctional facilities.
The Diversity Index is a scale of 0 to 100 that represents the likelihood that two persons, chosen at random from the same area, belong to different races or ethnic groups. If an area's entire population belongs to one race AND one ethnic group, then the area has zero diversity. An area's diversity index increases to 100 when the population is evenly divided into two or more race/ethnic groups.
The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
The % of Income for Mortgage quantifies the percentage of median household income dedicated to mortgage payments on a home priced at the median value (assuming a 30-year mortgage and a 20% down payment).
The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.

Chetek, WI - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile

The table below compares Chetek to the other 778 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Wisconsin by rank and percentile using July 1, 2021 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.

GROWTH RATE / YEAR	2010-2021	2021-2026
Population	0.15%	0.24%
Households	0.26%	0.32%
Families	0.43%	0.2%
Median Household Income		1.13%
Per Capita Income		2.05%
Owner Occupied HU		0.63%

Variable Description	Rank	Percentile
Total Population	# 255	67th
Population Density	# 264	66th
Median Household Income	# 545	30th
Housing Affordability Index	# 428	55th
Per Capita Income	# 479	39th
Diversity Index	# 622	20th

Chetek, WI Profile: Facts & Data

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Chetek, WI Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2021)

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