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.

Chippewa Falls, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

14,782

Median Agei

39.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

91.2%13,488

Two or More

3.3%494

Hispanic/Latino

1.9%283

Black

1.8%263

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.9%139

Asian

0.8%115

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.4%451

High School Diploma

31.9%3,302

Some College (<1 yr)

9%930

Some College (1+ yr)

12%1,238

Associate's Degree

16.7%1,726

Bachelor's Degree

15.4%1,592

Master's Degree

3.3%342

Professional Degree

1.7%176

Doctorate

0.4%46

HS or Higher

94.8%

BA or Higher

20.9%

Graduate+

5.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$210,400

Median Renti

$910

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

50.7%3,351

Renter-Occupied

49.3%3,256

Total Units

6,807

Homeownership

50.7%

Vacancy Rate

2.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.7%226

$50K–$100K

2.8%94

$100K–$150K

13%437

$150K–$200K

23.8%796

$200K–$300K

35.2%1,178

$300K–$500K

16.1%539

$500K–$1M

1.1%36

$1M+

1.3%45

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$57,873

Mean Household Incomei

$69,408

Per Capita Incomei

$31,256

Poverty Ratei

14.4%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

7,575

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.1%337

$10K–$15K

3.8%252

$15K–$20K

5%331

$20K–$25K

3.4%223

$25K–$30K

8%531

$30K–$35K

3.8%249

$35K–$40K

3.9%255

$40K–$45K

5.7%379

$45K–$50K

5.3%352

$50K–$60K

8.1%534

$60K–$75K

11.3%749

$75K–$100K

12.3%813

$100K–$125K

9.7%642

$125K–$150K

7.8%517

$150K–$200K

4.8%320

$200K+

1.9%123

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

574

Residentsi

673

Avg. Tenant Renti

$415/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

9 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers309 homes82% occupied$430/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8262 homes80% occupied$398/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $57,873/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

79.4%

Very low income$17K–$29K/yr

20.6%

Who Receives This Housing

61.4% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

5.5% of subsidized households are minority

47.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

47.2% 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

1511%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Philippines

China

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

7,168

Avg. Commutei

18.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

7,270

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

841(7.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.6%Insured

4.4%Uninsured