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.

Pleasant Prairie, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

21,669

Median Agei

44.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

76.8%16,635

Hispanic/Latino

12.5%2,698

Black

3.1%671

Asian

3%656

Two or More

2.9%635

Other

1.6%347

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%27

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.4%547

High School Diploma

20.5%3,269

Some College (<1 yr)

6.7%1,075

Some College (1+ yr)

11.8%1,877

Associate's Degree

11.7%1,864

Bachelor's Degree

27.3%4,353

Master's Degree

9.2%1,475

Professional Degree

2.4%378

Doctorate

1.7%278

HS or Higher

94.7%

BA or Higher

40.6%

Graduate+

13.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$360,400

Median Renti

$1,458

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

73.5%6,529

Renter-Occupied

26.5%2,350

Total Units

9,230

Homeownership

73.5%

Vacancy Rate

3.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.5%360

$50K–$100K

1.9%124

$100K–$150K

3.2%206

$150K–$200K

6.9%452

$200K–$300K

18.4%1,200

$300K–$500K

46%3,002

$500K–$1M

16.4%1,072

$1M+

1.7%113

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

190

$1,000–$1,250

324

$1,250–$1,500

556

$1,500–$2,000

789

$2,000+

229

Year Built

2020 or later

3%278

2010–2019

13.8%1,277

2000–2009

25.4%2,346

1990–1999

17.9%1,651

1980–1989

6.8%629

1970–1979

8.8%808

1960–1969

6%552

1950–1959

7.6%703

1940–1949

5%459

1939 or earlier

5.7%527

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

75.9%6,741

Electricity

20.2%1,794

Bottled/LP Gas

2.2%193

Fuel Oil

1.3%117

No Fuel

0.2%21

Other

0.1%13

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$103,902

Mean Household Incomei

$124,657

Per Capita Incomei

$51,465

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

3.6%

Labor Forcei

11,444

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3%268

$10K–$15K

2.1%184

$15K–$20K

2.1%187

$20K–$25K

3.4%304

$25K–$30K

0.9%78

$30K–$35K

2.8%249

$35K–$40K

1.2%110

$40K–$45K

2.9%257

$45K–$50K

3%262

$50K–$60K

3.8%341

$60K–$75K

9.3%825

$75K–$100K

12.4%1,105

$100K–$125K

12%1,068

$125K–$150K

7.4%655

$150K–$200K

18.6%1,648

$200K+

15.1%1,338

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

152

Avg. Tenant Renti

$459/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

16 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers97 homes92% occupied$459/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $103,902/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $31K/yr

74%

Very low income$31K–$52K/yr

23%

Low income$52K–$83K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

88% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

61% of subsidized households are minority

34% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

55% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,196(6.8% of civilian adults)