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.

Black River Falls, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,546

Median Agei

42.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

91.7%3,250

American Indian/Alaska Native

4.7%166

Two or More

2.5%90

Hispanic/Latino

0.8%28

Black

0.3%12

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.2%109

High School Diploma

42.5%1,102

Some College (<1 yr)

8.2%213

Some College (1+ yr)

14.1%365

Associate's Degree

7.1%184

Bachelor's Degree

10.5%273

Master's Degree

8.1%210

Doctorate

0.8%20

HS or Higher

95.5%

BA or Higher

19.4%

Graduate+

8.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$171,800

Median Renti

$543

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

70.2%1,175

Renter-Occupied

29.8%498

Total Units

1,702

Homeownership

70.2%

Vacancy Rate

1.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.3%50

$50K–$100K

11.4%134

$100K–$150K

27.1%319

$150K–$200K

24%282

$200K–$300K

14.2%167

$300K–$500K

17.5%206

$500K–$1M

1.4%17

Rent Distribution

Under $500

164

$500–$750

118

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

3.3%56

2000–2009

9.9%168

1990–1999

14.2%242

1980–1989

10.6%180

1970–1979

14.7%250

1960–1969

9%153

1950–1959

12.9%219

1940–1949

6.8%115

1939 or earlier

18.7%319

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

69.6%1,164

Electricity

25%419

Other

2.6%44

Bottled/LP Gas

1.4%24

Solar

1.3%22

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$66,632

Mean Household Incomei

$78,830

Per Capita Incomei

$38,817

Poverty Ratei

9.5%

Unemploymenti

1.4%

Labor Forcei

1,619

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.4%90

$10K–$15K

4.9%82

$15K–$20K

7.3%122

$20K–$25K

3.8%63

$25K–$30K

4.3%72

$30K–$35K

3%50

$35K–$40K

3.5%58

$40K–$45K

2.4%40

$45K–$50K

3%51

$50K–$60K

4.8%81

$60K–$75K

16.6%278

$75K–$100K

16.6%278

$100K–$125K

11.7%196

$125K–$150K

6%100

$150K–$200K

1.6%26

$200K+

5.1%86

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

102

Avg. Tenant Renti

$361/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers13 homes

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

Project Based Section 877 homes88% occupied$361/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $66,632/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

76%

Very low income$20K–$33K/yr

23%

Low income$33K–$53K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

66% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

18% of subsidized households are minority

46% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

40% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

269(9.7% of civilian adults)