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.

Boscobel, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,242

Median Agei

35.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

84.7%2,746

Black

9.5%307

Hispanic/Latino

3.4%111

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.4%45

Two or More

0.5%15

Other

0.5%15

Asian

0.1%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.5%198

High School Diploma

32.1%750

Some College (<1 yr)

8.1%190

Some College (1+ yr)

13.9%325

Associate's Degree

12.6%294

Bachelor's Degree

8.9%207

Master's Degree

4%93

Professional Degree

0.6%13

Doctorate

0.4%10

HS or Higher

89%

BA or Higher

13.8%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$147,400

Median Renti

$655

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

52.5%629

Renter-Occupied

47.5%570

Total Units

1,298

Homeownership

52.5%

Vacancy Rate

7.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.7%17

$50K–$100K

24%151

$100K–$150K

24.8%156

$150K–$200K

23.5%148

$200K–$300K

19.2%121

$300K–$500K

5.7%36

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$54,071

Mean Household Incomei

$63,723

Per Capita Incomei

$25,693

Poverty Ratei

16.9%

Unemploymenti

7.1%

Labor Forcei

1,239

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.7%80

$10K–$15K

7.5%90

$15K–$20K

0.8%9

$20K–$25K

4.7%56

$25K–$30K

3.6%43

$30K–$35K

4.8%57

$35K–$40K

2%24

$40K–$45K

4.8%58

$45K–$50K

8.6%103

$50K–$60K

9.8%117

$60K–$75K

11.3%135

$75K–$100K

19.4%233

$100K–$125K

6.7%80

$125K–$150K

6.5%78

$150K–$200K

2.3%27

$200K+

0.8%9

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

144

Avg. Tenant Renti

$410/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

1 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing44 homes100% occupied$449/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Project Based Section 844 homes84% occupied$371/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $54,071/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

65%

Very low income$16K–$27K/yr

27%

Low income$27K–$43K/yr

4.5%

Moderate / aboveOver $43K/yr

3.5%

Who Receives This Housing

73% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

0% of subsidized households are minority

21.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

36.5% 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

300.9%

By Region

Top Countries

China

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,085

Avg. Commutei

17.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,151

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

141(5.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95%Insured

5%Uninsured