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.

Cross Plains, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,107

Median Agei

38.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

89.6%3,680

Hispanic/Latino

5.1%208

Two or More

4.3%178

Asian

1%41

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.3%34

High School Diploma

21.4%576

Some College (<1 yr)

4.1%111

Some College (1+ yr)

17%458

Associate's Degree

9%243

Bachelor's Degree

27.8%749

Master's Degree

14%378

Professional Degree

0.9%23

Doctorate

2%55

HS or Higher

97.4%

BA or Higher

44.7%

Graduate+

16.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$376,500

Median Renti

$1,433

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

69.2%1,130

Renter-Occupied

30.8%503

Total Units

1,664

Homeownership

69.2%

Vacancy Rate

1.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.1%12

$100K–$150K

4.9%55

$150K–$200K

2.1%24

$200K–$300K

21.2%240

$300K–$500K

48.5%548

$500K–$1M

21.6%244

$1M+

0.6%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$105,145

Mean Household Incomei

$125,096

Per Capita Incomei

$50,885

Poverty Ratei

1.3%

Unemploymenti

0.9%

Labor Forcei

2,280

Household Income Distribution

$10K–$15K

0.6%9

$15K–$20K

2.1%35

$20K–$25K

2.1%35

$25K–$30K

1.3%22

$30K–$35K

5.1%84

$35K–$40K

1.8%29

$40K–$45K

1.3%21

$45K–$50K

6.2%102

$50K–$60K

6.3%103

$60K–$75K

10%164

$75K–$100K

9.5%155

$100K–$125K

15.4%252

$125K–$150K

11.1%182

$150K–$200K

15.2%248

$200K+

11.8%192

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

$450/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

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

Project Based Section 816 homes93% occupied$450/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $105,145/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $32K/yr

80%

Very low income$32K–$53K/yr

20%

Who Receives This Housing

73% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

13% of subsidized households are minority

67% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

60% 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

621.5%

By Region

Top Countries

China

Mexico

Canada

Philippines

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,249

Avg. Commutei

22.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,259

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

62(2.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

99.5%Insured

0.5%Uninsured