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.

Fairchild, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

414

Median Agei

48.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.9%368

Two or More

5.1%21

American Indian/Alaska Native

3.4%14

Hispanic/Latino

2.2%9

Black

0.5%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

11.7%37

High School Diploma

36.3%115

Some College (<1 yr)

8.2%26

Some College (1+ yr)

17.4%55

Associate's Degree

3.8%12

Bachelor's Degree

5%16

Master's Degree

3.2%10

Doctorate

0.6%2

HS or Higher

86.1%

BA or Higher

8.8%

Graduate+

3.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$91,700

Median Renti

$692

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

69.4%143

Renter-Occupied

30.6%63

Total Units

249

Homeownership

69.4%

Vacancy Rate

17.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

22.4%32

$50K–$100K

29.4%42

$100K–$150K

17.5%25

$150K–$200K

14%20

$200K–$300K

14%20

$300K–$500K

2.1%3

$1M+

0.7%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$48,750

Mean Household Incomei

$56,765

Per Capita Incomei

$28,644

Poverty Ratei

16.2%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

208

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

9.2%19

$10K–$15K

4.4%9

$15K–$20K

7.8%16

$20K–$25K

2.9%6

$25K–$30K

9.2%19

$30K–$35K

2.9%6

$35K–$40K

7.8%16

$40K–$45K

3.9%8

$45K–$50K

2.9%6

$50K–$60K

6.3%13

$60K–$75K

12.6%26

$75K–$100K

18.9%39

$100K–$125K

4.4%9

$125K–$150K

3.4%7

$150K–$200K

2.4%5

$200K+

1%2

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

$365/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

4 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers21 homes62% occupied$365/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $48,750/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

88%

Very low income$15K–$24K/yr

12%

Who Receives This Housing

65% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

6% of subsidized households are minority

78% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

76% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

187

Avg. Commutei

30.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

206

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

18(5.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

85.5%Insured

14.5%Uninsured