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.

South Wayne, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

441

Median Agei

46.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

89.1%393

Hispanic/Latino

10.2%45

Two or More

0.7%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.3%27

High School Diploma

34.5%112

Some College (<1 yr)

6.5%21

Some College (1+ yr)

11.1%36

Associate's Degree

11.1%36

Bachelor's Degree

8%26

Master's Degree

8%26

HS or Higher

87.4%

BA or Higher

16%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$130,600

Median Renti

$788

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

77.5%134

Renter-Occupied

22.5%39

Total Units

181

Homeownership

77.5%

Vacancy Rate

4.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.7%1

$50K–$100K

18.7%25

$100K–$150K

51.5%69

$150K–$200K

11.2%15

$200K–$300K

8.2%11

$300K–$500K

8.2%11

$500K–$1M

1.5%2

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2000–2009

2.2%4

1990–1999

7.7%14

1980–1989

16.6%30

1970–1979

9.9%18

1960–1969

10.5%19

1950–1959

6.6%12

1940–1949

7.2%13

1939 or earlier

39.2%71

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

65.3%113

Electricity

20.8%36

Fuel Oil

7.5%13

Bottled/LP Gas

6.4%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$75,139

Mean Household Incomei

$93,824

Per Capita Incomei

$40,233

Poverty Ratei

8.4%

Unemploymenti

3.5%

Labor Forcei

259

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.2%2

$10K–$15K

4.6%8

$15K–$20K

0.6%1

$20K–$25K

2.9%5

$25K–$30K

5.2%9

$30K–$35K

1.7%3

$35K–$40K

0.6%1

$40K–$45K

7.5%13

$45K–$50K

7.5%13

$50K–$60K

3.5%6

$60K–$75K

14.5%25

$75K–$100K

16.2%28

$100K–$125K

8.7%15

$125K–$150K

5.2%9

$150K–$200K

16.8%29

$200K+

3.5%6

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

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

23(6.6% of civilian adults)