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.

Stanley, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,760

Median Agei

39.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

72.4%2,724

Black

15%564

Hispanic/Latino

7%262

Two or More

3.1%118

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.3%50

Asian

1.1%42

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

15.3%435

High School Diploma

30%857

Some College (<1 yr)

7.2%205

Some College (1+ yr)

14.2%405

Associate's Degree

8.1%230

Bachelor's Degree

8.8%252

Master's Degree

3%86

HS or Higher

86.6%

BA or Higher

11.9%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$167,400

Median Renti

$723

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

52.8%570

Renter-Occupied

47.2%510

Total Units

1,096

Homeownership

52.8%

Vacancy Rate

1.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

9.1%52

$50K–$100K

17.4%99

$100K–$150K

16.7%95

$150K–$200K

21.1%120

$200K–$300K

20.4%116

$300K–$500K

11.8%67

$500K–$1M

2.5%14

$1M+

1.2%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$48,052

Mean Household Incomei

$62,370

Per Capita Incomei

$20,538

Poverty Ratei

12.8%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

1,120

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.4%58

$10K–$15K

9.8%106

$15K–$20K

6%65

$20K–$25K

4.2%45

$25K–$30K

7.4%80

$30K–$35K

1.8%19

$35K–$40K

4.9%53

$40K–$45K

6.3%68

$45K–$50K

10.5%113

$50K–$60K

4.6%50

$60K–$75K

11.9%128

$75K–$100K

5.7%62

$100K–$125K

7.7%83

$125K–$150K

6.9%75

$150K–$200K

3.8%41

$200K+

3.1%34

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

$443/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

3 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing44 homes95% occupied$461/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers17 homes83% occupied$395/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $48,052/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $14K/yr

67.5%

Very low income$14K–$24K/yr

25.3%

Low income$24K–$38K/yr

7.2%

Who Receives This Housing

69.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

0% of subsidized households are minority

47.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

66.5% 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

691.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Canada

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,028

Avg. Commutei

26 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,056

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

264(8.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.5%Insured

2.5%Uninsured