Green Lake County, Wisconsin

Green Lake County
County
Old Green Lake County Courthouse
Location within the U.S. state of Wisconsin
Wisconsin's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 43°49′N89°02′W / 43.81°N 89.04°W / 43.81; -89.04
Country	United States
State	Wisconsin
Founded	1858
Named for	Green Lake
Seat	Green Lake
Largest city	Berlin
Area
• Total	380 sq mi (1,000 km2)
• Land	349 sq mi (900 km2)
• Water	31 sq mi (80 km2)  8.1%
Population  (2020) [1]
• Total	19,018
• Estimate  (2023)	19,344
• Density	54.4/sq mi (21.0/km2)
Time zone	UTC−6 (Central)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district	6th
Website	www.co.green-lake.wi.us

Green Lake County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2020 census, the population was 19,018. ^[1] Its county seat is Green Lake. ^[2] In 2020, the center of population of Wisconsin was located in Green Lake County, near the city of Markesan. ^[3]

Geography

Government Center

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 380 square miles (980 km²), of which 349 square miles (900 km²) are land and 31 square miles (80 km²) (8.1%) are covered by water. ^[4] It is the third-smallest county in Wisconsin by total area.

Major highways

• Highway 23 (Wisconsin)
• Highway 44 (Wisconsin)
• Highway 49 (Wisconsin)
• Highway 73 (Wisconsin)
• Highway 91 (Wisconsin)

Railroads

• Union Pacific
• Wisconsin and Southern Railroad

Adjacent counties

• Waushara County – north
• Winnebago County – northeast
• Fond du Lac County – east
• Dodge County – southeast
• Columbia County – southwest
• Marquette County – west

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1860	12,663		—
1870	13,195		4.2%
1880	14,483		9.8%
1890	15,163		4.7%
1900	15,797		4.2%
1910	15,491		−1.9%
1920	14,875		−4.0%
1930	13,913		−6.5%
1940	14,092		1.3%
1950	14,749		4.7%
1960	15,418		4.5%
1970	16,878		9.5%
1980	18,370		8.8%
1990	18,651		1.5%
2000	19,105		2.4%
2010	19,051		−0.3%
2020	19,018		−0.2%
2023 (est.)	19,344	[5]	1.7%
U.S. Decennial Census [6] 1790–1960 [7] 1900–1990 [8] 1990–2000 [9] 2010 [10] 2020 [1]

2020 census

As of the census of 2020, ^[1] the population was 19,018. The population density was 54.4 people per square mile (21.0 people/km²). There were 10,671 housing units at an average density of 30.5 units per square mile (11.8 units/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 92.0% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 0.5% Asian, 0.4% Native American, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.1% from other races, and 4.2% from two or more races. Ethnically, the population was 5.1% Hispanic or Latino of any race.

2000 census

2000 Census Age Pyramid for Green Lake County.

As of the census ^[11] of 2000, there were 19,105 people, 7,703 households, and 5,322 families residing in the county. The population density was 54 people per square mile (21 people/km²). There were 9,831 housing units at an average density of 28 units per square mile (11 units/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.81% White, 0.15% Black or African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.89% from other races, and 0.60% from two or more races. 2.06% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 51.8% were of German, 10.6% Polish, 5.8% Irish and 5.8% American ancestry. 94.2% spoke English, 3.0% Spanish and 1.8% German as their first language.

There were 7,703 households, out of which 29.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.50% were married couples living together, 6.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.90% were non-families. 27.00% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.20% under the age of 18, 6.60% from 18 to 24, 26.20% from 25 to 44, 24.20% from 45 to 64, and 18.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 97.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.20 males.

Birth statistics

In 2017, there were 380 births, giving a general fertility rate of 61.6 births per 1000 women aged 15–44, the 32nd lowest rate out of all 72 Wisconsin counties. Of these, 77 of the births occurred at home, the fourth highest for Wisconsin counties. ^[12] Additionally, there were 11 reported induced abortions performed on women of Green Lake County residence in 2017. ^[13]

Religious membership

In 2010, the largest religious groups by number of adherents were Catholic at 5,290 adherents, Wisconsin Synod Lutheran at 2,498 adherents, Missouri Synod Lutheran at 1,173 adherents, ELCA Lutheran at 964 adherents, and Amish at 812 adherents. ^[14]

Communities

Welcome sign for Green Lake County on WIS 44

Cities

• Berlin (partly in Waushara County)
• Green Lake (county seat)
• Markesan
• Princeton

Villages

• Kingston
• Marquette

Towns

• Berlin
• Brooklyn
• Green Lake
• Kingston
• Mackford
• Manchester
• Marquette
• Princeton
• Seneca
• St. Marie

Census-designated place

• Dalton

Unincorporated communities

• Fairburn
• Forest Glen Beach
• Green Lake Terrace
• Greenwyck
• Indian Hills
• Manchester
• Pleasant Point
• Sandstone Bluff
• Sherwood Forest
• Spring Grove
• Tuleta Hills
• Utley

Politics

United States presidential election results for Green Lake County, Wisconsin ^[15]

Year	Republican		Democratic		Third party(ies)
	No.	%	No.	%	No.	%
2024	7,458	67.48%	3,449	31.21%	145	1.31%
2020	7,168	67.17%	3,344	31.34%	159	1.49%
2016	6,216	66.02%	2,693	28.60%	507	5.38%
2012	5,782	59.76%	3,793	39.20%	100	1.03%
2008	5,393	56.55%	4,000	41.95%	143	1.50%
2004	6,472	63.59%	3,605	35.42%	101	0.99%
2000	5,451	59.86%	3,301	36.25%	355	3.90%
1996	3,565	45.23%	3,152	39.99%	1,165	14.78%
1992	3,897	40.85%	2,772	29.06%	2,871	30.09%
1988	5,205	62.72%	3,033	36.55%	61	0.74%
1984	6,198	71.11%	2,441	28.01%	77	0.88%
1980	5,868	63.42%	2,851	30.81%	533	5.76%
1976	5,020	58.41%	3,411	39.69%	164	1.91%
1972	5,046	67.67%	2,174	29.15%	237	3.18%
1968	4,893	63.69%	2,299	29.92%	491	6.39%
1964	3,871	49.83%	3,893	50.12%	4	0.05%
1960	5,110	64.74%	2,776	35.17%	7	0.09%
1956	5,441	76.49%	1,643	23.10%	29	0.41%
1952	6,117	79.27%	1,590	20.60%	10	0.13%
1948	3,939	68.76%	1,722	30.06%	68	1.19%
1944	4,571	67.38%	2,190	32.28%	23	0.34%
1940	4,919	67.25%	2,357	32.23%	38	0.52%
1936	2,926	42.55%	3,840	55.84%	111	1.61%
1932	2,179	32.61%	4,446	66.53%	58	0.87%
1928	3,038	53.15%	2,622	45.87%	56	0.98%
1924	1,988	37.45%	1,090	20.53%	2,231	42.02%
1920	3,467	75.53%	890	19.39%	233	5.08%
1916	1,647	53.47%	1,352	43.90%	81	2.63%
1912	1,269	42.53%	1,407	47.15%	308	10.32%
1908	2,094	55.15%	1,608	42.35%	95	2.50%
1904	2,181	60.92%	1,269	35.45%	130	3.63%
1900	2,081	56.41%	1,522	41.26%	86	2.33%
1896	2,103	55.69%	1,568	41.53%	105	2.78%
1892	1,430	42.60%	1,810	53.92%	117	3.49%

Green Lake County has long been one of the most consistently Republican counties in Wisconsin. Since 1936, the county has only once voted Democratic, supporting Lyndon B. Johnson in his nationwide landslide of 1964, and even then, Johnson won by just 22 votes and 0.29% in the county.

Infrastructure

Law Enforcement

The Green Lake County Jail is located in the county seat city, Green Lake. ^{[16] [17]}

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Green Lake County, Wisconsin

References

1. "2020 Decennial Census: Green Lake County, Wisconsin". data.census.gov. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved July 11, 2022.
2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
3. "Centers of Population by State, 2020". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 11, 2022.
4. "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved August 4, 2015.
5. QuickFacts Green Lake County, Wisconsin
6. "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 4, 2015.
7. "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved August 4, 2015.
8. Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 4, 2015.
9. "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 9, 2022. Retrieved August 4, 2015.
10. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 6, 2011. Retrieved January 18, 2014.
11. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved May 14, 2011.
12. "Annual Wisconsin Birth and Infant Mortality Report, 2017 P-01161-19 (June 2019): Detailed Tables". Archived from the original on June 19, 2019. Retrieved June 20, 2019.
13. Reported Induced Abortions in Wisconsin, Office of Health Informatics, Division of Public Health, Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Section: Trend Information, 2013-2017, Table 18, pages 17-18
14. thearda.com County Membership Report for Green Lake County, 2010 data
15. Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved November 11, 2020.
16. La Roche, Mariana (December 11, 2024). "Authorities detail capture of Wisconsin kayaker who fled to Europe". Channel 12 WISN. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
17. "Sheriff - Corrections". Green Lake County, WI. Retrieved December 11, 2024.

Further reading

• Portrait and Biographical Album of Green Lake, Marquette and Waushara Counties, Wisconsin . Chicago: Acme Publishing, 1890.

External links

• Green Lake County government website
• Green Lake County map from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation

43°49′N89°02′W / 43.81°N 89.04°W / 43.81; -89.04