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.

Chetek, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,177

Median Agei

46.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

96.2%2,095

Hispanic/Latino

3%65

Two or More

0.7%15

Asian

0.1%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.6%128

High School Diploma

27%457

Some College (<1 yr)

7.9%134

Some College (1+ yr)

14.8%251

Associate's Degree

16.5%280

Bachelor's Degree

13.2%224

Master's Degree

5%84

Professional Degree

0.8%13

Doctorate

0.4%7

HS or Higher

93.2%

BA or Higher

19.4%

Graduate+

6.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$171,200

Median Renti

$959

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

73%692

Renter-Occupied

27%256

Total Units

1,180

Homeownership

73%

Vacancy Rate

19.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.2%29

$50K–$100K

14.2%98

$100K–$150K

22.1%153

$150K–$200K

19.4%134

$200K–$300K

24.6%170

$300K–$500K

8.8%61

$500K–$1M

5.9%41

$1M+

0.9%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$64,141

Mean Household Incomei

$73,038

Per Capita Incomei

$33,902

Poverty Ratei

12.8%

Unemploymenti

3.7%

Labor Forcei

1,167

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.7%16

$10K–$15K

4.9%46

$15K–$20K

6.4%61

$20K–$25K

2.7%26

$25K–$30K

3.1%29

$30K–$35K

4.2%40

$35K–$40K

2.2%21

$40K–$45K

8.3%79

$45K–$50K

5.5%52

$50K–$60K

7.7%73

$60K–$75K

12.3%117

$75K–$100K

12.9%122

$100K–$125K

17.6%167

$125K–$150K

4.5%43

$150K–$200K

4.3%41

$200K+

1.6%15

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

$397/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

27 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing30 homes100% occupied$410/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers15 homes

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

Project Based Section 835 homes95% occupied$385/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $64,141/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

68.6%

Very low income$19K–$32K/yr

31.4%

Who Receives This Housing

52.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

1.6% of subsidized households are minority

22.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

74.4% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

20.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,111

Avg. Commutei

27.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,124

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

105(5.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.1%Insured

3.9%Uninsured