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.

Tomah, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

9,532

Median Agei

41.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.4%8,428

Hispanic/Latino

4.7%448

Two or More

3%286

Black

2.1%200

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.9%90

Asian

0.8%80

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.4%232

High School Diploma

26.3%1,788

Some College (<1 yr)

8.7%594

Some College (1+ yr)

19.5%1,330

Associate's Degree

8.6%583

Bachelor's Degree

16.2%1,100

Master's Degree

5.6%382

Professional Degree

1.4%92

Doctorate

1.1%73

HS or Higher

90.7%

BA or Higher

24.2%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$174,300

Median Renti

$903

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

55.2%2,457

Renter-Occupied

44.8%1,996

Total Units

4,832

Homeownership

55.2%

Vacancy Rate

7.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

12.7%311

$50K–$100K

4.6%112

$100K–$150K

18.3%450

$150K–$200K

29.1%716

$200K–$300K

25.6%628

$300K–$500K

8%197

$500K–$1M

1.8%43

Rent Distribution

Under $500

310

$500–$750

237

$750–$1,000

649

$1,000–$1,250

491

$1,250–$1,500

184

$1,500–$2,000

102

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.6%29

2010–2019

9%436

2000–2009

12.9%624

1990–1999

14.9%719

1980–1989

8.4%408

1970–1979

14.4%698

1960–1969

9.7%467

1950–1959

10.6%510

1940–1949

5.1%247

1939 or earlier

14.4%694

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

66.5%2,963

Electricity

28.1%1,252

Other

1.7%76

No Fuel

1.4%64

Bottled/LP Gas

1.3%58

Fuel Oil

0.6%27

Wood

0.3%13

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$51,274

Mean Household Incomei

$71,228

Per Capita Incomei

$34,585

Poverty Ratei

16.4%

Unemploymenti

4.2%

Labor Forcei

4,658

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.7%344

$10K–$15K

4.7%211

$15K–$20K

4.3%192

$20K–$25K

3.5%158

$25K–$30K

4.4%197

$30K–$35K

7%311

$35K–$40K

5%224

$40K–$45K

4.8%213

$45K–$50K

5.5%245

$50K–$60K

9.8%435

$60K–$75K

9.6%426

$75K–$100K

9.3%414

$100K–$125K

6.9%306

$125K–$150K

3.7%163

$150K–$200K

10.2%453

$200K+

3.6%161

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

245

Residentsi

292

Avg. Tenant Renti

$429/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

5 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing28 homes96% occupied$543/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers130 homes66% occupied$412/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 887 homes91% occupied$417/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $51,274/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

67.5%

Very low income$15K–$26K/yr

29.4%

Low income$26K–$41K/yr

1.7%

Moderate / aboveOver $41K/yr

1.4%

Who Receives This Housing

55% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

10.6% of subsidized households are minority

39.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

59.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,290(17.7% of civilian adults)