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.

Shullsburg, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,184

Median Agei

44.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90.6%1,073

Hispanic/Latino

9%106

Other

0.3%4

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2%17

High School Diploma

40.9%349

Some College (<1 yr)

3.8%32

Some College (1+ yr)

13.8%118

Associate's Degree

13.2%113

Bachelor's Degree

19.5%166

Master's Degree

2.8%24

HS or Higher

96%

BA or Higher

22.3%

Graduate+

2.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$148,800

Median Renti

$914

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

85.2%413

Renter-Occupied

14.8%72

Total Units

529

Homeownership

85.2%

Vacancy Rate

8.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.3%30

$50K–$100K

15.3%63

$100K–$150K

28.1%116

$150K–$200K

25.2%104

$200K–$300K

16.5%68

$300K–$500K

6.8%28

$500K–$1M

1%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$64,028

Mean Household Incomei

$83,876

Per Capita Incomei

$34,654

Poverty Ratei

11.6%

Unemploymenti

4.6%

Labor Forcei

587

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.7%42

$10K–$15K

2.9%14

$15K–$20K

2.5%12

$20K–$25K

2.3%11

$25K–$30K

4.7%23

$30K–$35K

6.8%33

$35K–$40K

4.1%20

$40K–$45K

4.3%21

$45K–$50K

0.4%2

$50K–$60K

10.3%50

$60K–$75K

10.3%50

$75K–$100K

12.6%61

$100K–$125K

10.1%49

$125K–$150K

9.5%46

$150K–$200K

5.2%25

$200K+

5.4%26

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

$350/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers17 homes

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

Project Based Section 816 homes79% occupied$350/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $64,028/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

86%

Very low income$19K–$32K/yr

14%

Who Receives This Housing

50% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

0% of subsidized households are minority

73% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

71% 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

423.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

545

Avg. Commutei

25.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

560

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

55(6.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

99.7%Insured

0.3%Uninsured