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.

Antigo, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,069

Median Agei

44.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.9%7,171

Two or More

6.1%494

Hispanic/Latino

4.2%342

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%36

Black

0.3%22

Asian

0%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.9%419

High School Diploma

34.8%2,102

Some College (<1 yr)

6%361

Some College (1+ yr)

14%847

Associate's Degree

13%782

Bachelor's Degree

9.6%580

Master's Degree

4.5%269

Professional Degree

0.1%6

Doctorate

0%1

HS or Higher

89%

BA or Higher

14.2%

Graduate+

4.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$104,800

Median Renti

$683

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

62.2%2,529

Renter-Occupied

37.8%1,535

Total Units

4,468

Homeownership

62.2%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

8%202

$50K–$100K

38%961

$100K–$150K

29.9%756

$150K–$200K

13.2%333

$200K–$300K

5.6%141

$300K–$500K

5.4%136

Rent Distribution

Under $500

312

$500–$750

450

$750–$1,000

315

$1,000–$1,250

139

$1,250–$1,500

155

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

2.1%92

2010–2019

6.1%273

2000–2009

4.5%202

1990–1999

5.4%243

1980–1989

8.1%362

1970–1979

9.1%406

1960–1969

7.6%341

1950–1959

12.8%572

1940–1949

9.4%419

1939 or earlier

34.9%1,558

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

77.8%3,160

Electricity

15.6%636

Bottled/LP Gas

2.4%99

Wood

2.4%99

No Fuel

1.7%70

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$45,520

Mean Household Incomei

$56,574

Per Capita Incomei

$29,415

Poverty Ratei

19%

Unemploymenti

4.5%

Labor Forcei

3,889

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

11%446

$10K–$15K

7.8%317

$15K–$20K

3.5%142

$20K–$25K

6.8%277

$25K–$30K

6%245

$30K–$35K

4.3%176

$35K–$40K

4.6%188

$40K–$45K

5.4%220

$45K–$50K

6.9%282

$50K–$60K

11.3%459

$60K–$75K

7.2%293

$75K–$100K

9.9%403

$100K–$125K

8.5%345

$125K–$150K

1%40

$150K–$200K

3.5%143

$200K+

2.2%88

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

300

Residentsi

388

Avg. Tenant Renti

$374/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

15 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers160 homes87% occupied$397/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8140 homes90% occupied$348/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $45,520/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $14K/yr

74.8%

Very low income$14K–$23K/yr

24.1%

Low income$23K–$36K/yr

1.1%

Who Receives This Housing

70.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

4.7% of subsidized households are minority

29.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

52.9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

568(8.5% of civilian adults)