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.

Waunakee, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

15,687

Median Agei

39.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

85.9%13,472

Hispanic/Latino

7.3%1,140

Two or More

3.8%595

Asian

1.6%244

Black

1.4%225

Other

0.1%11

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.7%77

High School Diploma

12.8%1,346

Some College (<1 yr)

5.5%576

Some College (1+ yr)

9%948

Associate's Degree

6.6%695

Bachelor's Degree

41.1%4,314

Master's Degree

14.8%1,555

Professional Degree

3.2%334

Doctorate

4.8%502

HS or Higher

98.5%

BA or Higher

63.8%

Graduate+

22.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$515,900

Median Renti

$1,324

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

77.4%4,523

Renter-Occupied

22.6%1,321

Total Units

6,091

Homeownership

77.4%

Vacancy Rate

4.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.3%105

$50K–$100K

0.1%6

$150K–$200K

3.4%155

$200K–$300K

11.2%507

$300K–$500K

30.3%1,371

$500K–$1M

50.5%2,285

$1M+

2.1%94

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$125,220

Mean Household Incomei

$168,219

Per Capita Incomei

$64,261

Poverty Ratei

2.7%

Unemploymenti

1.4%

Labor Forcei

8,444

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.6%93

$10K–$15K

0.3%16

$15K–$20K

0.8%45

$20K–$25K

0.7%40

$25K–$30K

0.5%32

$30K–$35K

1.1%62

$35K–$40K

2.2%127

$40K–$45K

3.1%179

$45K–$50K

2.1%125

$50K–$60K

6.2%363

$60K–$75K

8.1%475

$75K–$100K

9.6%560

$100K–$125K

13.6%797

$125K–$150K

7.3%427

$150K–$200K

10.6%621

$200K+

32.2%1,882

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

$622/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers25 homes73% occupied$622/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $125,220/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $38K/yr

77%

Very low income$38K–$63K/yr

23%

Who Receives This Housing

82% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

36% of subsidized households are minority

50% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

32% 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

8635.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

192

China

119

Poland

Philippines

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

8,255

Avg. Commutei

22 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

8,323

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

468(4.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.8%Insured

1.2%Uninsured