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.

Edgar, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,409

Median Agei

51.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

91.1%1,284

Two or More

4.9%69

Hispanic/Latino

3.8%54

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.9%20

High School Diploma

41.9%452

Some College (<1 yr)

4.7%51

Some College (1+ yr)

17.9%193

Associate's Degree

12%129

Bachelor's Degree

13.5%145

Master's Degree

3.1%33

Doctorate

0.3%3

HS or Higher

95.2%

BA or Higher

16.8%

Graduate+

3.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$180,200

Median Renti

$813

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

74.3%539

Renter-Occupied

25.7%186

Total Units

731

Homeownership

74.3%

Vacancy Rate

0.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.4%40

$50K–$100K

9.3%50

$100K–$150K

20.2%109

$150K–$200K

18.4%99

$200K–$300K

23.9%129

$300K–$500K

19.5%105

$500K–$1M

1.3%7

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%5

2010–2019

9.8%72

2000–2009

9.4%69

1990–1999

17.9%131

1980–1989

16.4%120

1970–1979

12.2%89

1960–1969

6.8%50

1950–1959

7.4%54

1940–1949

3.7%27

1939 or earlier

15.6%114

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

78.6%570

Electricity

15%109

Bottled/LP Gas

4.7%34

Wood

0.7%5

Fuel Oil

0.6%4

No Fuel

0.4%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$63,482

Mean Household Incomei

$93,666

Per Capita Incomei

$44,929

Poverty Ratei

9.7%

Unemploymenti

1.9%

Labor Forcei

751

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3%22

$10K–$15K

3.7%27

$15K–$20K

2.3%17

$20K–$25K

0.4%3

$25K–$30K

2.6%19

$30K–$35K

10.5%76

$35K–$40K

3.7%27

$40K–$45K

6.1%44

$45K–$50K

3.3%24

$50K–$60K

12.4%90

$60K–$75K

8.1%59

$75K–$100K

12.8%93

$100K–$125K

5%36

$125K–$150K

8%58

$150K–$200K

6.2%45

$200K+

11.7%85

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

$393/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers3 homes

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

Project Based Section 816 homes89% occupied$393/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $63,482/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

60%

Very low income$19K–$32K/yr

40%

Who Receives This Housing

60% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

0% of subsidized households are minority

24% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

87% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

89(7.8% of civilian adults)