Village · Wisconsin
Turtle Lake, Barron County, Wisconsin
Turtle Lake, Barron County, village, mostly in Barron County (92.5% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Polk County, Wisconsin. Turtle Lake, Barron County had 1,023 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,037 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 960 (±139). GEOID 5581075.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,023
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,037 · ACS 2020-2024: 960 ±139
Median household income
$61,250
±$3,183 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $77,485
Median home value
$157,500
±$9,702 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $266,500
Median gross rent
$792
±$75 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $1,087
Where is Turtle Lake, Barron County and what county is it in?
Turtle Lake, Barron County is a village mostly in Barron County (92.5% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Polk County, Wisconsin. It covers 2.9 square miles of land, 360 residents per square mile in 2020.
Turtle Lake, Barron County is in the Rice Lake, WI micropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Barron County | 959 | 92.5% |
| Polk County | 78 | 7.5% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Turtle Lake, Barron County, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,023 people lived in Turtle Lake, Barron County on July 1, 2025, down 1.6% since 2020, while Wisconsin grew 1.3%. The 2020 Census counted 1,037 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 960 (±139).
| Measure | Turtle Lake, Barron County | Barron County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 960 ±139 | 46,797 | no clear change |
| Households | 494 ±88 | 19,955 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 1.94 ±0.20 | 2.31 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 535 ±88 | 24,067 | no clear change |
Turtle Lake, Barron County's population since 2000
From 1,065 in 2000 to 1,023 in 2025: down 3.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Turtle Lake, Barron County as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
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 Turtle Lake, Barron County?
The median resident of Turtle Lake, Barron County is 43.0 years old; 17.4% are under 18 and 25.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 92.3%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 5.3%. 1.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Turtle Lake, Barron County | Barron County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.0 ±5.7 | 44.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 17.4% ±3.3 pts | 21.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.2% ±7.1 pts | 23.6% | – |
| Male | 42.5% ±5.1 pts | 50.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 3.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 92.3% ±4.0 pts | 90.8% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±1.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.3% ±3.6 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.9% ±1.2 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.9% ±0.8 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.8% ±2.1 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 13.4% ±3.8 pts | 14.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.2% ±3.4 pts | 6.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.8% ±3.4 pts | 91.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.7% ±7.7 pts | 23.2% | +13.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.4% ±2.2 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.1% ±5.3 pts | 89.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.1% ±2.4 pts | 2.0% | – |
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 Turtle Lake, Barron County earn?
Half of Turtle Lake, Barron County's 494 households earn less than $61,250 a year (±$3,183), against $65,933 in Barron County and $77,485 in Wisconsin. In 2015-2019 the median was $36,715 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $24,535 after inflation.
| Measure | Turtle Lake, Barron County | Barron County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,250 ±$3,183 | $65,933 | +$24,535 |
| Mean household income | $93,041 ±$19,919 | $87,099 | – |
| Per capita income | $45,834 ±$10,339 | $37,913 | +$22,914 |
| People below the poverty line | 5.3% ±3.7 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.8% ±8.9 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.0% ±4.9 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.4% ±2.5 pts | 92.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 76.3% ±11.4 pts | 85.0% | – |
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 Turtle Lake, Barron County?
Owners occupy 59.1% of Turtle Lake, Barron County's occupied homes and renters 40.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $157,500 by its owner (±$9,702). The median renter pays $792 a month including utilities, and 20.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Turtle Lake, Barron County | Barron County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $157,500 ±$9,702 | $216,600 | +$47,599 |
| Median gross rent | $792 ±$75 | $879 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 20.9% ±7.6 pts | 29.6% | −19.6 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,153 ±$151 | $1,457 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 59.1% ±10.4 pts | 77.4% | +18.5 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 40.9% ±10.4 pts | 22.6% | – |
| Housing units | 535 ±88 | 24,067 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±7.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.7% ±7.4 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 63.6% ±7.8 pts | 80.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.6% ±3.8 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.5% ±1.4 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.1% ±3.2 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 12.1% ±5.2 pts | 17.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.1% ±3.1 pts | 4.8% | – |
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 many new homes is Turtle Lake, Barron County building?
Builders took permits for 4 new housing units in Turtle Lake, Barron County in 2025 (4 in single-family houses), 3.9 per 1,000 residents against 4.3 across Wisconsin.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Turtle Lake, Barron County work and get to work?
76.1% of Turtle Lake, Barron County's workers drive alone and 12.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.8 minutes.
| Measure | Turtle Lake, Barron County | Barron County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.2% ±7.1 pts | 62.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.0% ±1.6 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 76.1% ±5.1 pts | 74.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.0% ±3.2 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±4.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 5.6% ±3.2 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.2% ±4.8 pts | 8.5% | +7.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.8 min ±4.4 | 20.9 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 Turtle Lake, Barron County?
No census tract lies mostly in Turtle Lake, Barron County; 3 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 3Barron County | 4,175 | $71,071 |
| Tract 9605Polk County | 2,891 | $76,081 |
| Tract 9611Polk County | 3,854 | $81,029 |
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 Turtle Lake, Barron County) · Census block assignment files
How does Turtle Lake, Barron County compare with other places in Wisconsin?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Turtle Lake, Barron County is the 10,169th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 370th-most populous of 608 in Wisconsin.
Turtle Lake, Barron County ranks 802nd of 914 places in Wisconsin with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 370th | 608 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 762nd | 884 |
| Residents per square mile | 375th | 914 |
| Median household income | 802nd | 914 |
| Per capita income | 370th | 911 |
| Median home value | 850th | 913 |
| Median gross rent | 707th | 825 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 637th | 914 |
| Median age | 530th | 914 |
| Owner-occupied share | 828th | 914 |
| Work from home | 382nd | 827 |
| Travel time to work | 598th | 914 |
Turtle Lake, Barron County's figures with every place in Wisconsin (CSV)
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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 Turtle Lake, Barron County?
17 of the 57 figures for Turtle Lake, Barron County 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 Turtle Lake, Barron County 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' public schools in Turtle Lake.