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.

Peshtigo, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,398

Median Agei

40.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93.1%3,164

Hispanic/Latino

5.2%176

Two or More

1.7%58

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.2%54

High School Diploma

28.3%684

Some College (<1 yr)

7%169

Some College (1+ yr)

16%388

Associate's Degree

15.5%374

Bachelor's Degree

17.1%414

Master's Degree

5.6%135

Professional Degree

0.3%8

HS or Higher

92%

BA or Higher

23%

Graduate+

5.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$140,300

Median Renti

$825

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

65.9%994

Renter-Occupied

34.1%514

Total Units

1,603

Homeownership

65.9%

Vacancy Rate

5.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

14.4%143

$50K–$100K

17.5%174

$100K–$150K

22.2%221

$150K–$200K

19.1%190

$200K–$300K

15.2%151

$300K–$500K

4.4%44

$500K–$1M

7.1%71

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$66,990

Mean Household Incomei

$78,803

Per Capita Incomei

$36,768

Poverty Ratei

8.8%

Unemploymenti

0.9%

Labor Forcei

1,737

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.6%39

$10K–$15K

3.7%56

$15K–$20K

2.3%34

$20K–$25K

4.8%72

$25K–$30K

0.6%9

$30K–$35K

8.1%122

$35K–$40K

1.3%19

$40K–$45K

8.6%130

$45K–$50K

6.4%96

$50K–$60K

9.2%138

$60K–$75K

9%135

$75K–$100K

21.8%328

$100K–$125K

9.4%142

$125K–$150K

6.2%94

$150K–$200K

2.1%32

$200K+

4.1%62

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

$379/mo

Programs in this community

Public Housing40 homes98% occupied$377/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers22 homes78% occupied$392/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 820 homes88% occupied$370/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $66,990/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

76.4%

Very low income$20K–$33K/yr

21.2%

Low income$33K–$54K/yr

0.9%

Moderate / aboveOver $54K/yr

1.5%

Who Receives This Housing

59% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

6.2% of subsidized households are minority

47.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

64% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1013%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,713

Avg. Commutei

31.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,721

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

172(6.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.9%Insured

6.1%Uninsured