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.

Chilton, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,049

Median Agei

39.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

94.4%3,821

Two or More

5%202

Black

0.5%22

Hispanic/Latino

0.1%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7%206

High School Diploma

31.2%917

Some College (<1 yr)

10.8%318

Some College (1+ yr)

11.7%344

Associate's Degree

15.3%451

Bachelor's Degree

14%411

Master's Degree

3.9%114

Professional Degree

0.7%21

HS or Higher

94.7%

BA or Higher

18.6%

Graduate+

4.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$161,900

Median Renti

$964

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

65%1,181

Renter-Occupied

35%636

Total Units

1,871

Homeownership

65%

Vacancy Rate

2.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.1%48

$50K–$100K

9.7%115

$100K–$150K

23.8%281

$150K–$200K

34%401

$200K–$300K

24.7%292

$300K–$500K

1.9%23

$500K–$1M

0.9%11

$1M+

0.8%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$82,923

Mean Household Incomei

$86,276

Per Capita Incomei

$40,028

Poverty Ratei

7.8%

Unemploymenti

1.2%

Labor Forcei

2,219

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.8%88

$10K–$15K

6.2%113

$15K–$20K

3.5%63

$20K–$25K

2.5%46

$25K–$30K

4.8%87

$35K–$40K

5.4%99

$40K–$45K

1.7%31

$45K–$50K

5.3%96

$50K–$60K

5.6%101

$60K–$75K

5.6%101

$75K–$100K

15.9%289

$100K–$125K

15.7%285

$125K–$150K

7.1%129

$150K–$200K

9%164

$200K+

6.9%125

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers6 homes

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

Project Based Section 830 homes88% occupied$397/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $82,923/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $25K/yr

82%

Very low income$25K–$41K/yr

18%

Who Receives This Housing

61% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

14% of subsidized households are minority

43% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

32% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,193

Avg. Commutei

17.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,193

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

209(6.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.9%Insured

5.1%Uninsured