Three Lakes is a tiny town located in the state of Wisconsin. With a population of 605 people and two associated neighborhoods, Three Lakes is the 434th largest community in Wisconsin.Unlike some towns, Three Lakes isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Three Lakes are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Three Lakes is a town of sales and office workers, service providers, and professionals. There are especially a lot of people living in Three Lakes who work in sales jobs (15.88%), food service (14.59%), and office and administrative support (11.16%). Another notable thing is that Three Lakes is an extremely popular destination for tourists and seasonal residents. So much of the population is seasonal such that the town’s population swells significantly during the vacation season, and drops again when the season ends. Because of this, much of the local economy is centered around tourism; some businesses may be operated only during the high season. During the low season, year-round residents will notice that the city is a substantially quieter place to live. Because of many things, Three Lakes is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Three Lakes a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Three Lakes has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Three Lakes’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. Being a small town, Three Lakes does not have a public transit system used by locals to get to and from work.The citizens of Three Lakes are very well educated compared to the average community in the nation: 35.27% of adults in Three Lakes have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree. The per capita income in Three Lakes in 2022 was $31,051, which is low income relative to Wisconsin, and lower middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $124,204 for a family of four. However, Three Lakes contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. The people who call Three Lakes home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Three Lakes residents report their race to be White. Important ancestries of people in Three Lakes include German, Irish, English, Polish, and French. The most common language spoken in Three Lakes is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Slavic languages.
