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.

Mount Horeb, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

7,736

Median Agei

38.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

87.9%6,798

Two or More

5%385

Hispanic/Latino

4.3%331

Asian

2%152

Black

0.9%70

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.1%57

High School Diploma

25.7%1,326

Some College (<1 yr)

4.3%224

Some College (1+ yr)

10.4%535

Associate's Degree

6.4%332

Bachelor's Degree

34.1%1,762

Master's Degree

13.8%714

Professional Degree

0.4%20

Doctorate

1%52

HS or Higher

97.2%

BA or Higher

49.3%

Graduate+

15.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$388,900

Median Renti

$1,240

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

70.8%2,058

Renter-Occupied

29.2%847

Total Units

3,097

Homeownership

70.8%

Vacancy Rate

6.2%

Home Values

$50K–$100K

0.7%14

$150K–$200K

4.5%92

$200K–$300K

12.5%257

$300K–$500K

62.5%1,286

$500K–$1M

19.9%409

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

107

$1,000–$1,250

252

$1,250–$1,500

123

$1,500–$2,000

113

$2,000+

134

Year Built

2020 or later

3.8%117

2010–2019

9%278

2000–2009

21.5%665

1990–1999

23.3%723

1980–1989

11.2%348

1970–1979

9.7%300

1960–1969

5%155

1950–1959

3.6%110

1940–1949

0.9%28

1939 or earlier

12%373

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

79.2%2,302

Electricity

19.3%562

Fuel Oil

0.5%15

Bottled/LP Gas

0.4%13

Other

0.4%13

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$107,856

Mean Household Incomei

$133,508

Per Capita Incomei

$52,816

Poverty Ratei

2.8%

Unemploymenti

3.6%

Labor Forcei

4,327

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.6%47

$10K–$15K

2.3%68

$15K–$20K

0.6%16

$20K–$25K

6.5%188

$30K–$35K

2%57

$35K–$40K

2%58

$40K–$45K

2.3%67

$45K–$50K

6.9%201

$50K–$60K

2.7%78

$60K–$75K

10.3%298

$75K–$100K

9.7%282

$100K–$125K

14.3%416

$125K–$150K

6.6%191

$150K–$200K

15.5%450

$200K+

16.8%488

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

$399/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers17 homes73% occupied$477/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 849 homes93% occupied$372/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $107,856/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $32K/yr

93.4%

Very low income$32K–$54K/yr

6.6%

Who Receives This Housing

68.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

9.9% of subsidized households are minority

47.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

61.1% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

258(4.6% of civilian adults)