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.

Mauston, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,248

Median Agei

44.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

86%3,652

Two or More

6.4%271

Black

3.9%165

Hispanic/Latino

2%83

Asian

1.5%64

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%13

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8%254

High School Diploma

29%921

Some College (<1 yr)

8.4%268

Some College (1+ yr)

13.4%425

Associate's Degree

9.8%313

Bachelor's Degree

12.7%403

Master's Degree

6.3%199

Professional Degree

1.4%44

HS or Higher

89%

BA or Higher

20.3%

Graduate+

7.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$150,200

Median Renti

$879

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

55.3%996

Renter-Occupied

44.7%806

Total Units

1,886

Homeownership

55.3%

Vacancy Rate

4.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.1%71

$50K–$100K

22.8%227

$100K–$150K

20%199

$150K–$200K

18.8%187

$200K–$300K

20.8%207

$300K–$500K

8%80

$500K–$1M

2.5%25

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$63,636

Mean Household Incomei

$73,531

Per Capita Incomei

$31,983

Poverty Ratei

17.8%

Unemploymenti

1.1%

Labor Forcei

2,090

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.9%70

$10K–$15K

7.7%139

$15K–$20K

1.5%27

$20K–$25K

3.9%70

$25K–$30K

2.2%39

$30K–$35K

5.4%97

$35K–$40K

4.4%79

$40K–$45K

7.2%130

$45K–$50K

4.8%86

$50K–$60K

5%91

$60K–$75K

10.3%185

$75K–$100K

17.8%321

$100K–$125K

13.2%238

$125K–$150K

8.7%156

$150K–$200K

2.1%37

$200K+

2.1%37

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

155

Residentsi

165

Avg. Tenant Renti

$406/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

18 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing50 homes98% occupied$401/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers70 homes68% occupied$426/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 835 homes90% occupied$374/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $63,636/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

67.7%

Very low income$19K–$32K/yr

28.8%

Low income$32K–$51K/yr

3.5%

Who Receives This Housing

69.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

0.7% of subsidized households are minority

49.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

57.6% 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

952.2%

By Region

Top Countries

India

Canada

Germany

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,025

Avg. Commutei

23.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,052

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

382(11% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.9%Insured

8.1%Uninsured