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.

Weston, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

15,749

Median Agei

41.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

83.6%13,161

Asian

7.7%1,207

Hispanic/Latino

4.1%646

Two or More

2.7%419

Black

1.8%286

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%30

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.2%572

High School Diploma

27.4%3,005

Some College (<1 yr)

6.4%698

Some College (1+ yr)

15%1,652

Associate's Degree

14.6%1,602

Bachelor's Degree

18%1,979

Master's Degree

5.6%619

Professional Degree

1.8%195

Doctorate

0.3%28

HS or Higher

94.2%

BA or Higher

25.7%

Graduate+

7.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$229,300

Median Renti

$1,024

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

63.4%4,474

Renter-Occupied

36.6%2,584

Total Units

7,180

Homeownership

63.4%

Vacancy Rate

1.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

9%402

$50K–$100K

2.1%94

$100K–$150K

6.1%275

$150K–$200K

18.7%836

$200K–$300K

34.7%1,554

$300K–$500K

23.4%1,048

$500K–$1M

4.9%217

$1M+

1.1%48

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

447

$750–$1,000

741

$1,000–$1,250

672

$1,250–$1,500

318

$1,500–$2,000

325

Year Built

2020 or later

1.5%105

2010–2019

11.2%802

2000–2009

22%1,577

1990–1999

23.2%1,668

1980–1989

11.3%811

1970–1979

20%1,433

1960–1969

6.6%471

1950–1959

2.3%166

1940–1949

1.5%108

1939 or earlier

0.5%39

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

69.6%4,913

Electricity

23.8%1,680

Bottled/LP Gas

1.8%130

Wood

1.5%109

Other

1.3%91

Fuel Oil

1.1%79

No Fuel

0.8%56

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$78,207

Mean Household Incomei

$97,670

Per Capita Incomei

$44,362

Poverty Ratei

5.4%

Unemploymenti

1.7%

Labor Forcei

9,049

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.4%167

$10K–$15K

2%142

$15K–$20K

2.3%165

$20K–$25K

3.7%264

$25K–$30K

4.5%321

$30K–$35K

4.6%323

$35K–$40K

3%209

$40K–$45K

5.4%379

$45K–$50K

3.2%229

$50K–$60K

8.8%624

$60K–$75K

8.5%601

$75K–$100K

15.8%1,117

$100K–$125K

14.2%1,004

$125K–$150K

6.4%452

$150K–$200K

8.2%576

$200K+

6.9%485

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

$415/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

13 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers56 homes73% occupied$415/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $78,207/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $23K/yr

80%

Very low income$23K–$39K/yr

20%

Who Receives This Housing

68% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

17% of subsidized households are minority

53% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

41% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

795(6.4% of civilian adults)