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.

Loyal, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,363

Median Agei

41.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93%1,268

Two or More

6.3%86

Hispanic/Latino

0.7%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.1%29

High School Diploma

43.1%402

Some College (<1 yr)

8.3%77

Some College (1+ yr)

12.5%117

Associate's Degree

12.4%116

Bachelor's Degree

11.9%111

Master's Degree

0.8%7

Doctorate

1.1%10

HS or Higher

93.1%

BA or Higher

13.7%

Graduate+

1.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$119,700

Median Renti

$857

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

75.5%458

Renter-Occupied

24.5%149

Total Units

642

Homeownership

75.5%

Vacancy Rate

5.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.9%36

$50K–$100K

25.8%118

$100K–$150K

29.3%134

$150K–$200K

25.8%118

$200K–$300K

10.7%49

$300K–$500K

0.7%3

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2000–2009

4.2%27

1990–1999

5.6%36

1980–1989

6.5%42

1970–1979

31.8%204

1960–1969

10.6%68

1950–1959

10.6%68

1940–1949

5.9%38

1939 or earlier

24.8%159

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

78.6%477

Electricity

15.3%93

Bottled/LP Gas

3.1%19

Wood

1.8%11

Other

0.7%4

Fuel Oil

0.5%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$65,284

Mean Household Incomei

$70,899

Per Capita Incomei

$33,640

Poverty Ratei

11.7%

Unemploymenti

6.4%

Labor Forcei

721

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.4%27

$10K–$15K

4%24

$15K–$20K

4.9%30

$20K–$25K

2.5%15

$25K–$30K

3.1%19

$30K–$35K

4.4%27

$35K–$40K

3.8%23

$40K–$45K

2%12

$45K–$50K

1.5%9

$50K–$60K

15.5%94

$60K–$75K

12%73

$75K–$100K

20.1%122

$100K–$125K

13.7%83

$125K–$150K

2.8%17

$150K–$200K

5.3%32

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

$389/mo

Programs in this community

Project Based Section 827 homes94% occupied$389/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $65,284/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

58%

Very low income$20K–$33K/yr

42%

Who Receives This Housing

62% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

8% of subsidized households are minority

31% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

81% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

93(8.8% of civilian adults)