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.

Fox Lake, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,780

Median Agei

37.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

81%1,442

Two or More

11.9%211

Hispanic/Latino

5.5%98

Black

1.5%27

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.8%62

High School Diploma

32.1%411

Some College (<1 yr)

8.3%107

Some College (1+ yr)

19.7%253

Associate's Degree

10.5%134

Bachelor's Degree

16.8%216

Master's Degree

0.8%10

Professional Degree

0.2%3

HS or Higher

93.3%

BA or Higher

17.9%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$174,900

Median Renti

$1,253

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

53.1%439

Renter-Occupied

46.9%387

Total Units

878

Homeownership

53.1%

Vacancy Rate

5.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.5%24

$50K–$100K

5%22

$100K–$150K

16.6%73

$150K–$200K

25.7%113

$200K–$300K

27.3%120

$300K–$500K

17.5%77

$500K–$1M

2.3%10

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

164

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

3%26

2010–2019

6.3%55

2000–2009

9.1%80

1990–1999

8.7%76

1980–1989

6.8%60

1970–1979

5.8%51

1960–1969

3.9%34

1950–1959

23.8%209

1940–1949

3.3%29

1939 or earlier

29.4%258

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

61.6%509

Electricity

33.8%279

Wood

1.6%13

No Fuel

1%8

Fuel Oil

0.8%7

Other

0.8%7

Bottled/LP Gas

0.4%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$75,000

Mean Household Incomei

$74,980

Per Capita Incomei

$31,780

Poverty Ratei

10.1%

Unemploymenti

0.3%

Labor Forcei

982

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.1%26

$10K–$15K

7.5%62

$15K–$20K

1.1%9

$20K–$25K

3.5%29

$25K–$30K

2.7%22

$30K–$35K

1.9%16

$35K–$40K

2.1%17

$40K–$45K

7.1%59

$45K–$50K

3.3%27

$50K–$60K

5.1%42

$60K–$75K

12.6%104

$75K–$100K

29.1%240

$100K–$125K

9.4%78

$125K–$150K

5.8%48

$150K–$200K

3.4%28

$200K+

2.3%19

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

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

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

76(5.6% of civilian adults)