Census-designated place · Wisconsin
Legend Lake, Wisconsin
Legend Lake, census-designated place, in Menominee County, Wisconsin. Legend Lake had 1,670 residents in the 2020 Census, a full count; the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,717 (±243). GEOID 5543207.
Residents, 2020 Census
1,670
Census count or controlled total
ACS 2020-2024 estimate: 1,717 ±243
Median household income
$80,184
±$11,496 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $77,485
Median home value
$129,600
±$31,751 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $266,500
Median gross rent
$681
±$145 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $1,087
Where is Legend Lake and what county is it in?
Legend Lake is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Menominee County, Wisconsin. It covers 16.8 square miles of land, 99 residents per square mile in 2020.
Legend Lake is in the Shawano, WI micropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Legend Lake lies entirely within the Town of Menominee, a town with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Legend Lake, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 1,670 residents in Legend Lake, a full count rather than a sample. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a sample, estimates 1,717 (±243).
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Legend Lake is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Legend Lake | Menominee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,717 ±243 | 4,252 | no clear change |
| Households | 641 ±83 | 1,405 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.68 ±0.25 | 2.99 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,343 ±99 | 2,186 | −134 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Legend Lake?
The median resident of Legend Lake is 48.9 years old; 21.1% are under 18 and 23.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native residents at 68.1%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 26.6%.
| Measure | Legend Lake | Menominee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.9 ±9.5 | 34.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.1% ±4.0 pts | 30.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.1% ±5.1 pts | 16.8% | – |
| Male | 48.7% ±4.3 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.1% ±2.6 pts | 5.1% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 26.6% ±5.2 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 68.1% ±5.9 pts | 79.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±0.9 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.5% ±0.7 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.6% ±2.3 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.6% ±3.4 pts | 7.1% | – |
| With a disability | 15.7% ±4.3 pts | 16.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 20.2% ±6.6 pts | 20.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.4% ±2.1 pts | 94.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.3% ±6.8 pts | 18.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.6% ±3.8 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 95.7% ±3.2 pts | 94.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.7% ±0.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Legend Lake earn?
Half of Legend Lake's 641 households earn less than $80,184 a year (±$11,496), against $62,108 in Menominee County and $77,485 in Wisconsin. In 2015-2019 the median was $66,189 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $13,995 after inflation.
| Measure | Legend Lake | Menominee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $80,184 ±$11,496 | $62,108 | +$13,995 |
| Mean household income | $95,535 ±$13,818 | $79,063 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,688 ±$4,882 | $25,577 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 9.0% ±6.0 pts | 21.7% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.9% ±15.2 pts | 33.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.6% ±7.1 pts | 26.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.8% ±3.3 pts | 93.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.9% ±3.3 pts | 91.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Legend Lake?
Owners occupy 95.3% of Legend Lake's occupied homes and renters 4.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $129,600 by its owner (±$31,751). The median renter pays $681 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Legend Lake | Menominee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $129,600 ±$31,751 | $110,200 | −$69,157 |
| Median gross rent | $681 ±$145 | $626 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 0.0% ±45.1 pts | 34.9% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,882 ±$258 | $1,807 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 95.3% ±4.4 pts | 75.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 4.7% ±4.4 pts | 24.5% | – |
| Housing units | 1,343 ±99 | 2,186 | −134 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±3.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±45.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 92.9% ±3.5 pts | 89.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.1% ±3.5 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8% ±0.7 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.9% ±2.9 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.0% ±1.9 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.8% ±2.7 pts | 5.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Legend Lake work and get to work?
82.2% of Legend Lake's workers drive alone and 13.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.0 minutes.
| Measure | Legend Lake | Menominee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 48.0% ±7.6 pts | 50.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 9.2% ±6.7 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 82.2% ±4.9 pts | 80.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 1.3% ±1.2 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.6% ±1.8 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±3.5 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.7% ±4.9 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.0 min ±8.4 | 21.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Legend Lake?
1 census tract lies mostly in Legend Lake, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9401.04Menominee County | 1,583 | $75,962 |
| Tract 9401.03Menominee County | 1,223 | $61,050 |
| Tract 9401.01Menominee County | 1,446 | $48,920 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Legend Lake) · Census block assignment files
How does Legend Lake compare with other places in Wisconsin?
Legend Lake ranks 564th of 914 places in Wisconsin with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 520th | 914 |
| Residents per square mile | 479th | 914 |
| Median household income | 564th | 914 |
| Per capita income | 704th | 911 |
| Median home value | 888th | 913 |
| Median gross rent | 785th | 825 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 516th | 914 |
| Median age | 278th | 914 |
| Owner-occupied share | 81st | 914 |
| Work from home | 290th | 827 |
| Travel time to work | 233rd | 914 |
Legend Lake's figures with every place in Wisconsin (CSV)
Every place in Wisconsin, sortable · Compare Legend Lake with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Legend Lake?
20 of the 57 figures for Legend Lake on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Legend Lake are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.