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.
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 |
| Altitude : | 1,240 feet / 378 meters |
| Capital city : | Shell Lake is capital of Washburn County |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 09:57:44 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 50 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.2% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Shell Lake is located at 45°44'22"N 91°55'32"W (45.7393900, -91.9254500).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Shell Lake decreased by 2.2% 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 | -1.14% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,319 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,306 | -1% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,315 | 0.68% | 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 |
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People born in Shell Lake (1)
American politician Patricia Spafford Smith was born in Shell Lake
Schools in Shell Lake
College & universities near Shell Lake, WI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 240198 | Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College | Shell Lake (WI) | 54871-8727 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near Shell Lake, WI
| 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 |
Post offices near Shell Lake
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Shell Lak Post Office | Shell Lake (WI) | 54871 |
Other cities in Washburn County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Washburn County , WI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Minong | 926 | Village in Washburn County, Wisconsin |
| Trego | 913 | Town in Wisconsin, United States |
| Beaver Brook | 720 | Civil town in Washburn County, Wisconsin |
| Spooner | 703 | Fourth-class city in Washburn County, Wisconsin |
| Madge | 510 | Town in Washburn County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Springbrook | 449 | City in Washburn County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Sarona | 387 | Town in Washburn County, Wisconsin, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Shell Lake distances to largest Wisconsin cities
