Williams Bay

It is known for its prestigious schools, beautiful lakefront homes, and home to Yerkes Observatory.

Welcome to Williams Bay

The village is located on the North shore of Geneva Lake. It is known for its prestigious schools, beautiful lakefront homes, and variety of recreational activities. The population of Williams Bay is 2,927 and it encompasses 2.78 square miles. It is the smallest of the four lakefront communities but is a popular tourist destination, nevertheless.
 
The village is home to the Yerkes Observatory, which is was originally operated by the University of Chicago and where famous scientists including Edwin Hubble and Albert Einstein came to study. It has the largest refracting telescope in the world.
 
Williams Bay is the winter home to the Lake Geneva cruise line and the Santa Cruise, which can be compared the Polar Express on water. It is also the training ground for the Infamous Mailboat Jumpers. The Bay is where you will also find the George Williams College, Gage Marina, Pier 290, and much more.
 
Photo by: Geneva Lake Creative

Overview for Williams Bay, WI

3,264 people live in Williams Bay, where the median age is 50.1 and the average individual income is $44,931. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

3,264

Total Population

50.1 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$44,931

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Williams Bay, WI

Williams Bay has 1,441 households, with an average household size of 2.23. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Williams Bay do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 3,264 people call Williams Bay home. The population density is 824.78 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

3,264

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

50.1

Median Age

49.42 / 50.58%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
1,441

Total Households

2.23

Average Household Size

$44,931

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Williams Bay, WI

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Mixed Schools ()
The following schools are within or nearby Williams Bay. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
2/5
Williams Bay Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
4/5

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