Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Butternut, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

465

Median Agei

44.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

91.4%425

Two or More

5.8%27

Hispanic/Latino

1.5%7

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.3%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.2%11

High School Diploma

46.1%160

Some College (<1 yr)

10.4%36

Some College (1+ yr)

11.8%41

Associate's Degree

9.8%34

Bachelor's Degree

10.1%35

Master's Degree

2.3%8

Professional Degree

1.2%4

HS or Higher

94.8%

BA or Higher

13.5%

Graduate+

3.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$74,300

Median Renti

$626

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

58.3%133

Renter-Occupied

41.7%95

Total Units

248

Homeownership

58.3%

Vacancy Rate

8.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

18%24

$50K–$100K

50.4%67

$100K–$150K

15%20

$150K–$200K

8.3%11

$200K–$300K

5.3%7

$300K–$500K

3%4

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2000–2009

8.9%22

1990–1999

4%10

1980–1989

4.4%11

1970–1979

28.2%70

1960–1969

3.6%9

1950–1959

9.7%24

1940–1949

10.5%26

1939 or earlier

30.6%76

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

76.8%175

Electricity

9.2%21

Wood

6.6%15

No Fuel

2.6%6

Bottled/LP Gas

2.2%5

Fuel Oil

1.8%4

Other

0.9%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$43,750

Mean Household Incomei

$72,450

Per Capita Incomei

$36,339

Poverty Ratei

27.7%

Unemploymenti

5.4%

Labor Forcei

186

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.6%15

$10K–$15K

11%25

$15K–$20K

8.3%19

$20K–$25K

3.9%9

$25K–$30K

8.8%20

$30K–$35K

5.3%12

$35K–$40K

4.8%11

$40K–$45K

1.3%3

$45K–$50K

1.3%3

$50K–$60K

7.5%17

$60K–$75K

7.9%18

$75K–$100K

8.8%20

$100K–$125K

9.2%21

$125K–$150K

1.3%3

$150K–$200K

1.3%3

$200K+

12.7%29

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$339/mo

Programs in this community

Public Housing21 homes90% occupied$339/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $43,750/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $13K/yr

58%

Very low income$13K–$22K/yr

31%

Low income$22K–$35K/yr

11%

Who Receives This Housing

42% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

0% of subsidized households are minority

37% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

63% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

22(6.1% of civilian adults)