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.

Thorp, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,590

Median Agei

45.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

91.8%1,460

Hispanic/Latino

4.5%71

Two or More

2.8%45

Other

0.4%6

Black

0.3%5

Asian

0.2%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.3%15

High School Diploma

42.3%487

Some College (<1 yr)

7%80

Some College (1+ yr)

12.8%147

Associate's Degree

13.7%158

Bachelor's Degree

7.5%86

Master's Degree

2.9%33

Professional Degree

1.3%15

HS or Higher

88.8%

BA or Higher

11.7%

Graduate+

4.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$160,000

Median Renti

$789

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

73.2%505

Renter-Occupied

26.8%185

Total Units

715

Homeownership

73.2%

Vacancy Rate

3.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.8%24

$50K–$100K

14.7%74

$100K–$150K

25%126

$150K–$200K

26.5%134

$200K–$300K

14.9%75

$300K–$500K

11.7%59

$500K–$1M

2.6%13

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$53,424

Mean Household Incomei

$68,960

Per Capita Incomei

$30,073

Poverty Ratei

9.5%

Unemploymenti

3.5%

Labor Forcei

661

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.3%16

$10K–$15K

5.4%37

$15K–$20K

3.6%25

$20K–$25K

3%21

$25K–$30K

5.7%39

$30K–$35K

3%21

$35K–$40K

4.8%33

$40K–$45K

7.1%49

$45K–$50K

7%48

$50K–$60K

16.2%112

$60K–$75K

13%90

$75K–$100K

11%76

$100K–$125K

5.4%37

$125K–$150K

3.6%25

$150K–$200K

7.1%49

$200K+

1.7%12

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

$491/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

9 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing59 homes97% occupied$491/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $53,424/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

44%

Very low income$16K–$27K/yr

30%

Low income$27K–$43K/yr

19%

Moderate / aboveOver $43K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

68% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

0% of subsidized households are minority

12% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

56% 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

301.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

626

Avg. Commutei

21.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

638

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

121(9.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.5%Insured

5.5%Uninsured