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.

Cornell, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,307

Median Agei

39.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

97.2%1,271

Two or More

1.4%18

Asian

0.8%10

Black

0.5%7

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.2%39

High School Diploma

35.3%329

Some College (<1 yr)

11.1%103

Some College (1+ yr)

11.1%103

Associate's Degree

16.9%157

Bachelor's Degree

7.7%72

Master's Degree

5.5%51

Doctorate

0.9%8

HS or Higher

92.6%

BA or Higher

14.1%

Graduate+

6.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$155,800

Median Renti

$798

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

70.9%420

Renter-Occupied

29.1%172

Total Units

643

Homeownership

70.9%

Vacancy Rate

7.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

5%21

$50K–$100K

15.2%64

$100K–$150K

25.5%107

$150K–$200K

29.8%125

$200K–$300K

13.8%58

$300K–$500K

10.7%45

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$55,192

Mean Household Incomei

$72,911

Per Capita Incomei

$34,374

Poverty Ratei

12.9%

Unemploymenti

0.4%

Labor Forcei

670

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.2%31

$10K–$15K

4.9%29

$15K–$20K

3%18

$20K–$25K

4.2%25

$25K–$30K

5.9%35

$30K–$35K

4.2%25

$35K–$40K

6.6%39

$40K–$45K

3.7%22

$45K–$50K

7.4%44

$50K–$60K

7.6%45

$60K–$75K

10.5%62

$75K–$100K

16.6%98

$100K–$125K

7.8%46

$125K–$150K

4.1%24

$150K–$200K

3.4%20

$200K+

4.9%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

$447/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

1 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers30 homes75% occupied$447/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 816 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $55,192/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

75%

Very low income$17K–$28K/yr

25%

Who Receives This Housing

79% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

0% of subsidized households are minority

66% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

67% 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

70.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

657

Avg. Commutei

27 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

667

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

86(8.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.8%Insured

4.2%Uninsured