Unified School District · WI
Shell Lake School District
Shell Lake School District is a unified school district in Wisconsin with a community population of 3,852. The median household income is $70,735 and the median age is 45.6.
3,852
Population
26
People / sq mi
$70,735
Median Income
45.6
Median Age
Shell Lake School District covers 148 sq mi of land at 26.1 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 92.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 64.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$70,735
Median Household Income
$37,643
Per Capita Income
4.6%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment
Housing
$228,200
Median Home Value
$619
Median Rent
86.0%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
92.6%
High School+
25.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Shell Lake School District serves a community with a population of 3,852 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Wisconsin.
The median household income in Shell Lake School District is $70,735, with a per capita income of $37,643. The poverty rate is 4.6%.
Shell Lake School District is 92.9% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 64.7% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Shell Lake School District, 92.6% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Shell Lake School District is $228,200, with a median rent of $619. The homeownership rate is 86.0%.
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Data for Shell Lake School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 5513710).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.