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.

Dodgeville, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,042

Median Agei

38.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

91%4,588

Hispanic/Latino

2.3%118

Two or More

2.2%111

Asian

2.1%105

Black

1.8%92

Other

0.4%18

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%10

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.2%112

High School Diploma

25.4%885

Some College (<1 yr)

10%347

Some College (1+ yr)

11.1%387

Associate's Degree

12.7%443

Bachelor's Degree

23.5%819

Master's Degree

5.9%206

Professional Degree

2.4%83

HS or Higher

94.3%

BA or Higher

31.8%

Graduate+

8.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$242,600

Median Renti

$999

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

63.2%1,443

Renter-Occupied

36.8%840

Total Units

2,457

Homeownership

63.2%

Vacancy Rate

7.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.3%33

$50K–$100K

4.9%70

$100K–$150K

8.5%122

$150K–$200K

12.3%178

$200K–$300K

44.6%644

$300K–$500K

24.6%355

$500K–$1M

2.8%41

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$72,288

Mean Household Incomei

$86,205

Per Capita Incomei

$39,868

Poverty Ratei

6.2%

Unemploymenti

6.6%

Labor Forcei

2,900

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.5%56

$10K–$15K

6.2%141

$15K–$20K

2.6%60

$20K–$25K

0.8%19

$25K–$30K

4%92

$30K–$35K

3.9%88

$35K–$40K

0.7%17

$40K–$45K

8%182

$45K–$50K

6.9%157

$50K–$60K

6.4%147

$60K–$75K

12.7%291

$75K–$100K

16.9%385

$100K–$125K

7.5%171

$125K–$150K

5.1%117

$150K–$200K

10.6%241

$200K+

5.2%119

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

105

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$377/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

5 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers42 homes70% occupied$439/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 863 homes88% occupied$335/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $72,288/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr

89%

Very low income$22K–$36K/yr

11%

Who Receives This Housing

68% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

5.8% of subsidized households are minority

58.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

52.4% 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

1322.6%

By Region

Top Countries

India

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,693

Avg. Commutei

29.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,710

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

179(4.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.6%Insured

3.4%Uninsured