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.

Hales Corners, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

7,689

Median Agei

39.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

83.3%6,403

Hispanic/Latino

8.9%682

Two or More

3.9%300

Asian

3.1%236

Black

0.8%64

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.1%115

High School Diploma

16%857

Some College (<1 yr)

4.5%243

Some College (1+ yr)

12.1%648

Associate's Degree

16.8%900

Bachelor's Degree

32.8%1,754

Master's Degree

7.1%379

Professional Degree

2.3%124

Doctorate

2%106

HS or Higher

95.7%

BA or Higher

44.1%

Graduate+

11.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$309,800

Median Renti

$1,335

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

60.7%1,924

Renter-Occupied

39.3%1,248

Total Units

3,311

Homeownership

60.7%

Vacancy Rate

4.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

1%20

$100K–$150K

1.4%26

$150K–$200K

4.5%87

$200K–$300K

39.9%768

$300K–$500K

46.4%892

$500K–$1M

6.8%131

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$87,740

Mean Household Incomei

$110,614

Per Capita Incomei

$46,845

Poverty Ratei

3.5%

Unemploymenti

2.3%

Labor Forcei

4,131

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.8%90

$10K–$15K

1%32

$15K–$20K

0.7%21

$20K–$25K

4.9%155

$25K–$30K

2.5%79

$30K–$35K

2.3%73

$35K–$40K

5.5%176

$40K–$45K

3.3%104

$45K–$50K

3.1%99

$50K–$60K

4.8%152

$60K–$75K

10.8%343

$75K–$100K

16.1%512

$100K–$125K

8.8%278

$125K–$150K

11.9%376

$150K–$200K

7.9%252

$200K+

13.6%430

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

$390/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers8 homes

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

Project Based Section 855 homes94% occupied$390/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $87,740/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $26K/yr

89%

Very low income$26K–$44K/yr

11%

Who Receives This Housing

64% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

40% of subsidized households are minority

66% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

62% 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

2643.4%

By Region

Top Countries

China

Korea

Germany

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,023

Avg. Commutei

22.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,038

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

395(6.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.2%Insured

2.8%Uninsured