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.

Menomonie, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

16,539

Median Agei

26.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

89.9%14,876

Hispanic/Latino

3.4%567

Asian

2.8%456

Two or More

2.3%384

Black

1.1%185

Other

0.4%58

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%7

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.5%215

High School Diploma

29.1%2,503

Some College (<1 yr)

7.1%606

Some College (1+ yr)

8.7%747

Associate's Degree

9.3%797

Bachelor's Degree

24.2%2,075

Master's Degree

11.8%1,015

Professional Degree

0.8%68

Doctorate

1.9%164

HS or Higher

95.3%

BA or Higher

38.7%

Graduate+

14.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$220,800

Median Renti

$970

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

40.4%2,528

Renter-Occupied

59.6%3,726

Total Units

6,740

Homeownership

40.4%

Vacancy Rate

7.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

8.6%218

$50K–$100K

1.7%42

$100K–$150K

9.8%248

$150K–$200K

22%557

$200K–$300K

37.1%937

$300K–$500K

18%454

$500K–$1M

2.3%58

$1M+

0.6%14

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$56,889

Mean Household Incomei

$76,900

Per Capita Incomei

$32,639

Poverty Ratei

14.5%

Unemploymenti

5.8%

Labor Forcei

9,684

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.5%408

$10K–$15K

5.4%335

$15K–$20K

5.1%322

$20K–$25K

3.5%219

$25K–$30K

3.6%226

$30K–$35K

5.5%344

$35K–$40K

3.1%196

$40K–$45K

5.1%322

$45K–$50K

5%312

$50K–$60K

8.5%533

$60K–$75K

10%624

$75K–$100K

14%877

$100K–$125K

10.1%633

$125K–$150K

4%250

$150K–$200K

6.5%406

$200K+

3.9%247

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

281

Residentsi

469

Avg. Tenant Renti

$429/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

3 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing122 homes97% occupied$509/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers27 homes70% occupied$372/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8132 homes90% occupied$367/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $56,889/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

70.1%

Very low income$17K–$28K/yr

19.5%

Low income$28K–$46K/yr

8.2%

Moderate / aboveOver $46K/yr

2.2%

Who Receives This Housing

67.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

9.4% of subsidized households are minority

31.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

30.7% 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

4632.8%

By Region

Top Countries

India

Mexico

China

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

8,655

Avg. Commutei

17.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

9,121

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

510(3.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.2%Insured

5.8%Uninsured