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.

Whitelaw, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

862

Median Agei

46.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

89.3%770

Two or More

6.7%58

Hispanic/Latino

2.4%21

Black

1%9

Asian

0.5%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.6%22

High School Diploma

40.8%247

Some College (<1 yr)

5.3%32

Some College (1+ yr)

16%97

Associate's Degree

20.2%122

Bachelor's Degree

6.4%39

Master's Degree

3.6%22

Professional Degree

0.5%3

Doctorate

0.2%1

HS or Higher

96.7%

BA or Higher

10.7%

Graduate+

4.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$182,800

Median Renti

$950

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

71.3%276

Renter-Occupied

28.7%111

Total Units

387

Homeownership

71.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.3%9

$50K–$100K

6.5%18

$100K–$150K

13%36

$150K–$200K

48.6%134

$200K–$300K

25%69

$300K–$500K

2.9%8

$500K–$1M

0.7%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$57,027

Mean Household Incomei

$75,149

Per Capita Incomei

$33,116

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

6.7%

Labor Forcei

463

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.3%9

$10K–$15K

1.6%6

$20K–$25K

3.4%13

$25K–$30K

3.4%13

$30K–$35K

2.6%10

$35K–$40K

8.8%34

$40K–$45K

0.8%3

$45K–$50K

6.5%25

$50K–$60K

26.1%101

$60K–$75K

6.7%26

$75K–$100K

13.4%52

$100K–$125K

5.9%23

$125K–$150K

12.9%50

$150K–$200K

4.9%19

$200K+

0.8%3

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

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

161.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

425

Avg. Commutei

19.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

432

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

37(5.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.6%Insured

3.4%Uninsured