What is the population of Shell Lake?

The population of Shell Lake, WI is 1,318.

Where is Shell Lake located?

Shell Lake, WI is located at latitude 45.7393900 and longitude -91.9254500. It is in United States.

What is the area of Shell Lake?

The area of Shell Lake, WI is 26.438707 km².

What is the elevation of Shell Lake?

Shell Lake, WI has an elevation of 378 meters (1240 feet) above sea level.

What time zone is Shell Lake in?

Shell Lake, WI is in the America/Chicago time zone.

What state is Shell Lake in?

Shell Lake is in the state of Wisconsin, United States.

What county is Shell Lake, WI in?

Shell Lake is in Washburn County, Wisconsin.

How has the population of Shell Lake changed?

The population of Shell Lake, WI has decreased from 1,347 (2010) to 1,318 (2020), a change of -2.2%.

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Shell Lake, Wisconsin

Shell Lake: city in and county seat of Washburn County, Wisconsin.

About

Shell Lake is a city located in the county of Washburn in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,347 and a population density of 51 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,318 inhabitants.

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Quick Facts about Shell Lake

Population	1,318 (2020)
Country	United States of America
State	Wisconsin (United States)
County	Washburn County
Postal code	54871
Area	26.44 km²
Latitude & Longitude	45.7394,-91.9255
Altitude	1,240 feet / 378 meters
Capital city	Shell Lake is capital of Washburn County
Time Zone	America/Chicago
Local time	08:31:00 (23rd September 2026)
Density	50 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth	-2.15% (2010-2020)
Weather	66℉ Sunny 7-days weather

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Geography

Shell Lake is located at 45°44'22"N 91°55'32"W (45.7393900, -91.9254500).

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Weather

66°F

Sunny

5 to 10 mph SE Wednesday

Sunny. High near 66, with temperatures falling to around 64 in the afternoon. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Shell Lake decreased by 2.15% in 10 years.

Year	Population	% Change	Method
2010	1,347	-	census
2011	1,340	-0.52%	estimation process
2012	1,336	-0.3%	estimation process
2013	1,321	-1.12%	estimation process
2014	1,319	-0.15%	estimation process
2015	1,306	-0.99%	estimation process
2016	1,315	0.69%	estimation process
2017	1,316	0.08%	estimation process
2018	1,318	0.15%	estimation process
2019	1,310	-0.61%	estimation process
2020	1,318	0.61%	estimation process

Shell Lake zip code is 54871. County name: Washburn, County fips: 55129

Services and Civic Places in Shell Lake

1BASHAW TOWN HALL

N3410 Sawyer Creek Rd, Shell Lake, WI 54871 View details

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People born in Shell Lake (1)

American politician Patricia Spafford Smith was born in Shell Lake

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Shell Lake, WI. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code	Name	City	ZIP
240198	Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College	Shell Lake (WI)	54871-8727

Nearby Transit Stations (6)

Rail and bus stations connected to Shell Lake, WI. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code	Name	Address	Type
MNM	Menomonie, WI	302 10th Avenue East	BUS
CHP	Chippewa Falls, WI	2750 120th Street	BUS
EUM	Eau Claire, WI	6251 Traux Lane	BUS
EUC	Eau Claire, WI	642 University Drive	BUS
DUL	Duluth (Greyhound Station), Minnesota	4426 Grand Ave.	BUS

Nearby Post Offices

Closest post offices linked to Shell Lake.

Post Office Name	City	ZIP
Shell Lak Post Office	Shell Lake (WI)	54871

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