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.

Wilton, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

532

Median Agei

31.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

89.3%475

Two or More

7%37

Hispanic/Latino

2.3%12

Black

1.5%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.2%16

High School Diploma

29%89

Some College (<1 yr)

21.8%67

Some College (1+ yr)

16%49

Associate's Degree

13.7%42

Bachelor's Degree

5.5%17

Master's Degree

2.3%7

Professional Degree

0.7%2

Doctorate

0.7%2

HS or Higher

94.8%

BA or Higher

9.1%

Graduate+

3.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$166,800

Median Renti

$575

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

82.1%147

Renter-Occupied

17.9%32

Total Units

202

Homeownership

82.1%

Vacancy Rate

11.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.7%1

$50K–$100K

13.6%20

$100K–$150K

18.4%27

$150K–$200K

31.3%46

$200K–$300K

27.9%41

$300K–$500K

6.8%10

$1M+

1.4%2

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

Year Built

2010–2019

2%4

2000–2009

12.4%25

1990–1999

10.9%22

1980–1989

1.5%3

1970–1979

6.4%13

1960–1969

8.4%17

1950–1959

11.9%24

1940–1949

11.9%24

1939 or earlier

34.7%70

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

73.7%132

Electricity

12.3%22

Bottled/LP Gas

9.5%17

Fuel Oil

3.4%6

Other

1.1%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$85,598

Mean Household Incomei

$86,245

Per Capita Incomei

$29,115

Poverty Ratei

6.2%

Unemploymenti

2.5%

Labor Forcei

240

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5%9

$10K–$15K

2.2%4

$15K–$20K

6.1%11

$20K–$25K

2.8%5

$25K–$30K

1.1%2

$30K–$35K

1.1%2

$35K–$40K

2.2%4

$40K–$45K

1.1%2

$45K–$50K

3.9%7

$50K–$60K

8.4%15

$60K–$75K

10.6%19

$75K–$100K

20.7%37

$100K–$125K

20.1%36

$125K–$150K

1.1%2

$150K–$200K

11.7%21

$200K+

1.7%3

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers2 homes

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

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

25(7.6% of civilian adults)