Chetek is a city located in Barron County, Wisconsin. Chetek has a 2025 population of 2,167 . Chetek is currently declining at a rate of -0.09% annually and its population has decreased by -0.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,175 in 2020.
The average household income in Chetek is $67,113 with a poverty rate of 14.23%. The median age in Chetek is 48.5 years: 48.8 years for males, and 47.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 93.6 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Chetek includes 96.58% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (96.58%)
Two or more races (1.29%)
Other race (0.94%)
Asian (0.89%)
Native American (0.3%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,948 | 96.58% |
| Two or more races | 26 | 1.29% |
| Other race | 19 | 0.94% |
| Asian | 18 | 0.89% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.3% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Chetek's average per capita income is $40,382. Household income levels show a median of $59,554. The poverty rate stands at 14.23%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $75,833 | - |
| Families | $63,403 | $75,550 |
| Households | $59,554 | $67,113 |
| Non Families | $44,000 | $48,676 |
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