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.

Horicon, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,814

Median Agei

39.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90.2%3,440

Two or More

6.7%254

Hispanic/Latino

2.6%100

Other

0.3%13

Black

0.2%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.8%131

High School Diploma

31.1%843

Some College (<1 yr)

7.9%213

Some College (1+ yr)

15.4%416

Associate's Degree

18.4%497

Bachelor's Degree

12%324

Master's Degree

5.4%145

Professional Degree

0.6%15

HS or Higher

95.5%

BA or Higher

17.9%

Graduate+

5.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$172,500

Median Renti

$906

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

66.1%1,230

Renter-Occupied

33.9%632

Total Units

1,918

Homeownership

66.1%

Vacancy Rate

2.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.6%44

$50K–$100K

8.5%105

$100K–$150K

20.2%249

$150K–$200K

31%381

$200K–$300K

29.2%359

$300K–$500K

6.1%75

$500K–$1M

1.4%17

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

222

$750–$1,000

141

$1,000–$1,250

146

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

2.1%40

2010–2019

4.1%78

2000–2009

3.9%75

1990–1999

6.4%122

1980–1989

8.6%165

1970–1979

8.7%167

1960–1969

24%460

1950–1959

10.9%209

1940–1949

5.8%112

1939 or earlier

25.5%490

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

79.3%1,476

Electricity

17%317

Bottled/LP Gas

1.5%27

Other

1.1%21

Wood

0.6%11

Fuel Oil

0.5%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$53,465

Mean Household Incomei

$70,084

Per Capita Incomei

$34,164

Poverty Ratei

14.1%

Unemploymenti

4.8%

Labor Forcei

2,023

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.7%50

$10K–$15K

9%167

$15K–$20K

4.2%79

$20K–$25K

1.6%30

$25K–$30K

0.4%8

$30K–$35K

6%111

$35K–$40K

4.9%92

$40K–$45K

8.9%165

$45K–$50K

7.6%141

$50K–$60K

12.8%239

$60K–$75K

9.2%171

$75K–$100K

10.5%196

$100K–$125K

11.6%216

$125K–$150K

3.7%69

$150K–$200K

3.3%62

$200K+

3.5%66

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

128

Avg. Tenant Renti

$359/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers18 homes82% occupied$374/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 817 homes90% occupied$343/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $53,465/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

84.1%

Very low income$16K–$27K/yr

15.9%

Who Receives This Housing

69.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

7.2% of subsidized households are minority

20.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

25% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

271(9.3% of civilian adults)