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.

Middleton, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

22,301

Median Agei

39.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

71.8%16,015

Hispanic/Latino

13.6%3,029

Asian

7.3%1,620

Two or More

4.6%1,023

Black

2.6%576

Other

0.1%20

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%10

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.6%257

High School Diploma

10.3%1,636

Some College (<1 yr)

3.1%491

Some College (1+ yr)

10.9%1,727

Associate's Degree

7.8%1,234

Bachelor's Degree

31.4%4,983

Master's Degree

19.2%3,042

Professional Degree

4.8%768

Doctorate

6.3%995

HS or Higher

95.3%

BA or Higher

61.7%

Graduate+

30.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$484,200

Median Renti

$1,437

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

45.7%4,744

Renter-Occupied

54.3%5,638

Total Units

10,793

Homeownership

45.7%

Vacancy Rate

3.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

1%48

$50K–$100K

0.7%33

$100K–$150K

0.8%39

$150K–$200K

5.2%249

$200K–$300K

9.8%464

$300K–$500K

36.4%1,728

$500K–$1M

43%2,039

$1M+

3%144

Rent Distribution

Under $500

172

$500–$750

116

$750–$1,000

286

$1,000–$1,250

1,417

$1,250–$1,500

1,063

$1,500–$2,000

1,590

$2,000+

927

Year Built

2020 or later

2.3%249

2010–2019

19.7%2,125

2000–2009

11%1,191

1990–1999

10.7%1,154

1980–1989

15.9%1,715

1970–1979

18.3%1,971

1960–1969

8.9%962

1950–1959

7.4%798

1940–1949

2.2%236

1939 or earlier

3.6%392

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

70.8%7,349

Electricity

26.9%2,793

Fuel Oil

0.6%65

Bottled/LP Gas

0.6%63

Other

0.6%58

No Fuel

0.3%32

Wood

0.2%22

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$89,524

Mean Household Incomei

$127,253

Per Capita Incomei

$59,443

Poverty Ratei

7.6%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

12,602

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.5%264

$10K–$15K

2.2%232

$15K–$20K

3.6%378

$20K–$25K

1.8%184

$25K–$30K

2%204

$30K–$35K

1.8%190

$35K–$40K

2.9%304

$40K–$45K

2%206

$45K–$50K

3.9%401

$50K–$60K

5.2%545

$60K–$75K

12.7%1,319

$75K–$100K

13.8%1,434

$100K–$125K

9.8%1,014

$125K–$150K

6.3%649

$150K–$200K

14.2%1,475

$200K+

15.2%1,583

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

237

Residentsi

382

Avg. Tenant Renti

$472/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

22 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers147 homes74% occupied$507/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 891 homes95% occupied$416/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $89,524/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $27K/yr

88.9%

Very low income$27K–$45K/yr

8.6%

Low income$45K–$72K/yr

2.5%

Who Receives This Housing

78.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

48.8% of subsidized households are minority

39.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

41.5% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

706(4% of civilian adults)