Demographics & People — Chetek, Wisconsin
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,017 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~2,600 |
| Median Age | 46.7 |
| Total Households | 871 |
| Family Households | 503 |
| Average Household Size | 2.21 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0537 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,948 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 724 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 500 |
| Norwegian | 426 |
| Other groups | 228 |
| American | 161 |
| Irish | 143 |
| English | 110 |
| Polish | 92 |
| Swedish | 78 |
| Italian | 74 |
Language
| English Only | 1,887 |
| Spanish | 16 |
| Population 5+ | 1,912 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 137 |
| Population 18+ | 1,868 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 27.5 minutes |
| Work from Home | 4.9% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Chetek, Wisconsin.