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.

Poynette, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,678

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90.9%2,435

Hispanic/Latino

3.5%94

Two or More

2.4%65

Other

1.6%44

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.3%35

Asian

0.2%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.7%70

High School Diploma

25.1%476

Some College (<1 yr)

7.7%146

Some College (1+ yr)

18.7%355

Associate's Degree

16.3%310

Bachelor's Degree

18.4%350

Master's Degree

6.6%125

Professional Degree

0.6%11

Doctorate

0.3%5

HS or Higher

97.4%

BA or Higher

25.9%

Graduate+

7.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$296,600

Median Renti

$821

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

72.7%824

Renter-Occupied

27.3%310

Total Units

1,149

Homeownership

72.7%

Vacancy Rate

1.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.6%54

$100K–$150K

4%33

$150K–$200K

13%107

$200K–$300K

27.5%227

$300K–$500K

45.8%377

$500K–$1M

3.2%26

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

1.1%13

2000–2009

26.3%302

1990–1999

24.6%283

1980–1989

7.9%91

1970–1979

8.5%98

1960–1969

5.1%59

1950–1959

6%69

1940–1949

3.8%44

1939 or earlier

16.5%190

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

71.8%814

Electricity

17.9%203

Bottled/LP Gas

7.8%88

Fuel Oil

2.1%24

No Fuel

0.4%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$93,500

Mean Household Incomei

$96,188

Per Capita Incomei

$40,909

Poverty Ratei

6.6%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

1,546

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

0.5%6

$10K–$15K

3.3%37

$15K–$20K

2.6%29

$20K–$25K

4.9%55

$25K–$30K

3.3%37

$30K–$35K

3%34

$35K–$40K

0.4%5

$40K–$45K

2.9%33

$45K–$50K

0.5%6

$50K–$60K

5.7%65

$60K–$75K

14.7%167

$75K–$100K

15.5%176

$100K–$125K

15.3%173

$125K–$150K

12.2%138

$150K–$200K

11.4%129

$200K+

3.9%44

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

$482/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers6 homes

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

Project Based Section 838 homes94% occupied$518/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC46 homes96% occupied$453/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $93,500/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $28K/yr

57%

Very low income$28K–$47K/yr

36.9%

Low income$47K–$75K/yr

6.1%

Who Receives This Housing

54.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

0% of subsidized households are minority

9.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

98.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

109(5.2% of civilian adults)