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.

Elroy, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,522

Median Agei

36.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

89.1%1,356

Two or More

8.4%128

Black

0.9%14

Hispanic/Latino

0.8%12

Asian

0.5%7

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.9%67

High School Diploma

33%319

Some College (<1 yr)

5.8%56

Some College (1+ yr)

14%135

Associate's Degree

11%106

Bachelor's Degree

13.7%132

Master's Degree

4.7%45

Professional Degree

0.3%3

Doctorate

0.2%2

HS or Higher

89.5%

BA or Higher

18.8%

Graduate+

5.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$136,600

Median Renti

$850

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

76.1%456

Renter-Occupied

23.9%143

Total Units

683

Homeownership

76.1%

Vacancy Rate

12.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.9%18

$50K–$100K

29.4%134

$100K–$150K

21.7%99

$150K–$200K

21.5%98

$200K–$300K

13.8%63

$300K–$500K

8.3%38

$500K–$1M

1.3%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$58,385

Mean Household Incomei

$72,162

Per Capita Incomei

$30,956

Poverty Ratei

9.5%

Unemploymenti

0.7%

Labor Forcei

727

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.3%26

$10K–$15K

4%24

$15K–$20K

7.2%43

$20K–$25K

4.3%26

$25K–$30K

5.3%32

$30K–$35K

1%6

$35K–$40K

1.8%11

$40K–$45K

4%24

$45K–$50K

3.3%20

$50K–$60K

17.2%103

$60K–$75K

9.8%59

$75K–$100K

12%72

$100K–$125K

11.7%70

$125K–$150K

6.5%39

$150K–$200K

5%30

$200K+

2.3%14

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers4 homes

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

Project Based Section 88 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

100.7%

By Region

Top Countries

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

706

Avg. Commutei

19.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

722

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

82(7.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.9%Insured

7.1%Uninsured