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.

Schofield, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,120

Median Agei

38.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

77.2%1,637

Asian

8.5%181

Hispanic/Latino

7.4%157

Two or More

6.8%145

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.9%71

High School Diploma

31.2%450

Some College (<1 yr)

6.9%99

Some College (1+ yr)

14.2%205

Associate's Degree

13.2%190

Bachelor's Degree

21.4%309

Master's Degree

3.7%53

Professional Degree

0.4%6

Doctorate

0.6%9

HS or Higher

96.5%

BA or Higher

26.1%

Graduate+

4.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$154,000

Median Renti

$926

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

57.9%609

Renter-Occupied

42.1%443

Total Units

1,146

Homeownership

57.9%

Vacancy Rate

8.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.1%37

$50K–$100K

14.6%89

$100K–$150K

26.4%161

$150K–$200K

25%152

$200K–$300K

16.7%102

$300K–$500K

7.2%44

$500K–$1M

2.8%17

$1M+

1.1%7

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

120

$750–$1,000

107

$1,000–$1,250

132

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

1.3%15

2010–2019

2.4%27

2000–2009

9.2%105

1990–1999

1.8%21

1980–1989

3.8%43

1970–1979

11.6%133

1960–1969

17.4%199

1950–1959

17.5%201

1940–1949

9.7%111

1939 or earlier

25.4%291

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

76.5%805

Electricity

17.4%183

Bottled/LP Gas

3.9%41

Other

1.1%12

Fuel Oil

1%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$65,583

Mean Household Incomei

$89,416

Per Capita Incomei

$42,967

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

5.5%

Labor Forcei

1,204

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.2%76

$10K–$15K

0.7%7

$15K–$20K

4.5%47

$20K–$25K

2.8%29

$25K–$30K

3.6%38

$30K–$35K

2.5%26

$35K–$40K

1.1%12

$40K–$45K

5.9%62

$45K–$50K

3.4%36

$50K–$60K

8.7%91

$60K–$75K

18.1%190

$75K–$100K

19.5%205

$100K–$125K

11.2%118

$125K–$150K

1.1%12

$150K–$200K

2.9%31

$200K+

6.8%72

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

$483/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

11 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers19 homes72% occupied$553/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 816 homes86% occupied$399/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $65,583/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

67.8%

Very low income$20K–$33K/yr

32.2%

Who Receives This Housing

67.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

22.7% of subsidized households are minority

31.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

39.9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

132(7.7% of civilian adults)