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.

Lake Mills, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,470

Median Agei

40.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

87.9%5,687

Hispanic/Latino

8.6%558

Two or More

1.9%125

Black

1%67

Asian

0.5%33

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.1%229

High School Diploma

19.9%899

Some College (<1 yr)

7.7%350

Some College (1+ yr)

10.3%465

Associate's Degree

7.6%345

Bachelor's Degree

29.9%1,353

Master's Degree

11%498

Professional Degree

2.8%126

Doctorate

1.7%78

HS or Higher

95.9%

BA or Higher

45.4%

Graduate+

15.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$317,100

Median Renti

$1,209

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

66.9%1,726

Renter-Occupied

33.1%855

Total Units

2,876

Homeownership

66.9%

Vacancy Rate

10.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.9%50

$50K–$100K

0.8%14

$100K–$150K

1.6%28

$150K–$200K

8.7%150

$200K–$300K

31.4%542

$300K–$500K

42.8%738

$500K–$1M

6.3%109

$1M+

5.5%95

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$91,027

Mean Household Incomei

$100,792

Per Capita Incomei

$43,531

Poverty Ratei

5.1%

Unemploymenti

2.4%

Labor Forcei

3,697

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.8%73

$10K–$15K

0.7%17

$15K–$20K

1.6%42

$20K–$25K

1.6%42

$25K–$30K

2.2%58

$30K–$35K

3.5%90

$35K–$40K

3.9%100

$40K–$45K

3%77

$45K–$50K

3.4%87

$50K–$60K

6.9%177

$60K–$75K

11.3%291

$75K–$100K

15.3%396

$100K–$125K

12.4%320

$125K–$150K

12.9%332

$150K–$200K

13.6%350

$200K+

5%129

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

$477/mo

Programs in this community

Public Housing63 homes100% occupied$477/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $91,027/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $27K/yr

63%

Very low income$27K–$46K/yr

32%

Low income$46K–$73K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $73K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

60% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

6% of subsidized households are minority

57% 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%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2023.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

135

Philippines

China

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,591

Avg. Commutei

22.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,610

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

438(8.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.1%Insured

2.9%Uninsured