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.

Monona, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,527

Median Agei

43.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

85.7%7,311

Two or More

4.8%412

Black

3.3%285

Asian

2.8%242

Hispanic/Latino

2.6%219

Other

0.7%58

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.8%173

High School Diploma

16.3%1,023

Some College (<1 yr)

3.1%193

Some College (1+ yr)

7.3%458

Associate's Degree

9.8%612

Bachelor's Degree

35.1%2,198

Master's Degree

16.1%1,008

Professional Degree

3.4%210

Doctorate

3.8%236

HS or Higher

97.6%

BA or Higher

58.3%

Graduate+

23.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$427,900

Median Renti

$1,275

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

53.6%2,230

Renter-Occupied

46.4%1,929

Total Units

4,341

Homeownership

53.6%

Vacancy Rate

4.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.5%33

$50K–$100K

0.3%7

$150K–$200K

0.4%9

$200K–$300K

12.2%272

$300K–$500K

57.8%1,288

$500K–$1M

23.7%528

$1M+

4.2%93

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$87,773

Mean Household Incomei

$120,172

Per Capita Incomei

$58,658

Poverty Ratei

9.5%

Unemploymenti

2.5%

Labor Forcei

4,688

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.5%105

$10K–$15K

4.6%190

$15K–$20K

2.4%101

$20K–$25K

2%84

$25K–$30K

4.3%179

$30K–$35K

2%83

$35K–$40K

4%166

$40K–$45K

1.8%75

$45K–$50K

4.2%174

$50K–$60K

6.4%267

$60K–$75K

7.4%309

$75K–$100K

12.9%538

$100K–$125K

11%459

$125K–$150K

10.9%452

$150K–$200K

10.6%441

$200K+

12.9%536

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

206

Residentsi

210

Avg. Tenant Renti

$411/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

2 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing9 homes

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers51 homes74% occupied$484/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8146 homes74% occupied$385/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $87,773/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $26K/yr

90.4%

Very low income$26K–$44K/yr

9.1%

Low income$44K–$70K/yr

0.5%

Who Receives This Housing

63.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

22.1% of subsidized households are minority

54.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

69% 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

4154.9%

By Region

Top Countries

India

Korea

Poland

United Kingdom

Mexico

Germany

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,550

Avg. Commutei

19.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,572

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

389(5.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.2%Insured

5.8%Uninsured