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.

DeForest, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

11,501

Median Agei

40.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

81.3%9,347

Hispanic/Latino

7.9%912

Two or More

6.5%742

Black

2.3%261

Asian

2%230

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%8

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.8%222

High School Diploma

18.2%1,444

Some College (<1 yr)

5.5%434

Some College (1+ yr)

14.1%1,123

Associate's Degree

15.5%1,231

Bachelor's Degree

27.1%2,157

Master's Degree

9.8%782

Professional Degree

3.3%264

Doctorate

1.4%110

HS or Higher

97.7%

BA or Higher

41.7%

Graduate+

14.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$359,600

Median Renti

$1,442

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

77.9%3,596

Renter-Occupied

22.1%1,018

Total Units

4,838

Homeownership

77.9%

Vacancy Rate

4.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.4%49

$100K–$150K

1.4%49

$150K–$200K

5.6%201

$200K–$300K

22.7%818

$300K–$500K

52.8%1,898

$500K–$1M

15%541

$1M+

1.1%40

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$106,419

Mean Household Incomei

$135,868

Per Capita Incomei

$53,093

Poverty Ratei

5.7%

Unemploymenti

2.4%

Labor Forcei

6,429

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.4%64

$10K–$15K

1.5%70

$15K–$20K

1.2%57

$20K–$25K

2.9%136

$25K–$30K

0.3%12

$30K–$35K

1.4%65

$35K–$40K

0.6%29

$40K–$45K

2.7%124

$45K–$50K

4.2%192

$50K–$60K

4.6%213

$60K–$75K

11.1%513

$75K–$100K

13.1%604

$100K–$125K

16.2%746

$125K–$150K

7.3%339

$150K–$200K

20.1%928

$200K+

11.3%522

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

106

Avg. Tenant Renti

$509/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

12 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers59 homes72% occupied$566/mo rent

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

202/PRAC21 homes98% occupied$350/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $106,419/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $32K/yr

86.2%

Very low income$32K–$53K/yr

9.4%

Low income$53K–$85K/yr

4.4%

Who Receives This Housing

79.4% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

15.5% of subsidized households are minority

36.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

58.9% 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

4063.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

106

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

6,241

Avg. Commutei

26.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

6,266

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

455(5.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.2%Insured

3.8%Uninsured