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.

Stoughton, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

13,033

Median Agei

39.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

91.9%11,980

Two or More

4.6%596

Hispanic/Latino

1.4%182

Black

0.9%114

Asian

0.6%80

Other

0.5%59

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%22

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.2%286

High School Diploma

20%1,775

Some College (<1 yr)

6.4%571

Some College (1+ yr)

14.6%1,293

Associate's Degree

11.8%1,042

Bachelor's Degree

28.8%2,549

Master's Degree

8.5%750

Professional Degree

0.9%82

Doctorate

1.1%98

HS or Higher

95.4%

BA or Higher

39.3%

Graduate+

10.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$293,500

Median Renti

$1,157

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

66.7%3,663

Renter-Occupied

33.3%1,831

Total Units

5,796

Homeownership

66.7%

Vacancy Rate

5.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.8%103

$50K–$100K

1.3%48

$100K–$150K

2.9%105

$150K–$200K

18.2%665

$200K–$300K

27.2%995

$300K–$500K

41.7%1,526

$500K–$1M

5.7%207

$1M+

0.4%14

Rent Distribution

Under $500

110

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

287

$1,000–$1,250

652

$1,250–$1,500

262

$1,500–$2,000

366

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.9%50

2010–2019

7.2%417

2000–2009

11.5%665

1990–1999

16.1%931

1980–1989

13.1%758

1970–1979

15.7%908

1960–1969

11.3%653

1950–1959

3.5%201

1940–1949

2.1%119

1939 or earlier

18.9%1,094

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

74.8%4,112

Electricity

24.1%1,322

No Fuel

0.5%26

Bottled/LP Gas

0.4%21

Wood

0.1%8

Other

0.1%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$79,551

Mean Household Incomei

$105,355

Per Capita Incomei

$44,915

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

1.9%

Labor Forcei

7,028

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.2%177

$10K–$15K

1.4%76

$15K–$20K

1.5%85

$20K–$25K

2.3%128

$25K–$30K

3%166

$30K–$35K

2.7%151

$35K–$40K

2.9%162

$40K–$45K

1.5%80

$45K–$50K

6.5%357

$50K–$60K

11.3%620

$60K–$75K

10.6%580

$75K–$100K

13.4%737

$100K–$125K

11.9%654

$125K–$150K

5%275

$150K–$200K

13.7%751

$200K+

9%495

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

157

Residentsi

249

Avg. Tenant Renti

$480/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

11 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing29 homes90% occupied$522/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers2 homes

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

Project Based Section 867 homes89% occupied$462/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $79,551/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $24K/yr

87%

Very low income$24K–$40K/yr

9.4%

Low income$40K–$64K/yr

3.6%

Who Receives This Housing

73.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

9.4% of subsidized households are minority

30.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

72% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

387(3.9% of civilian adults)