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.

Hortonville, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,256

Median Agei

44.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

86.9%2,830

Two or More

5.9%193

Hispanic/Latino

3.5%114

Asian

3.5%113

Other

0.2%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.2%122

High School Diploma

29.1%683

Some College (<1 yr)

7.9%186

Some College (1+ yr)

10.8%254

Associate's Degree

14.8%347

Bachelor's Degree

19.6%461

Master's Degree

4.9%116

Professional Degree

0.9%20

Doctorate

0.4%10

HS or Higher

93.6%

BA or Higher

25.8%

Graduate+

6.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$263,900

Median Renti

$851

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

72.3%902

Renter-Occupied

27.7%345

Total Units

1,278

Homeownership

72.3%

Vacancy Rate

2.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.6%14

$50K–$100K

1.2%11

$100K–$150K

13.7%124

$150K–$200K

10.1%91

$200K–$300K

40.5%365

$300K–$500K

28.4%256

$500K–$1M

4.5%41

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.1%14

2010–2019

9.5%122

2000–2009

19%243

1990–1999

9.7%124

1980–1989

20.3%259

1970–1979

8.4%107

1960–1969

10.7%137

1950–1959

7.3%93

1940–1949

1.9%24

1939 or earlier

12.1%155

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

80.4%1,002

Electricity

15.2%189

Fuel Oil

1.8%22

Other

0.8%10

No Fuel

0.8%10

Wood

0.7%9

Bottled/LP Gas

0.4%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$82,063

Mean Household Incomei

$97,399

Per Capita Incomei

$40,069

Poverty Ratei

4.4%

Unemploymenti

0.7%

Labor Forcei

1,818

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.6%45

$10K–$15K

2.6%33

$15K–$20K

1%13

$20K–$25K

1.5%19

$25K–$30K

8.5%106

$30K–$35K

1.8%23

$35K–$40K

1.5%19

$40K–$45K

2.6%33

$45K–$50K

2.6%32

$50K–$60K

2.4%30

$60K–$75K

10.5%131

$75K–$100K

21.6%269

$100K–$125K

17%212

$125K–$150K

7.1%89

$150K–$200K

7.9%99

$200K+

7.5%94

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

$498/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

3 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers24 homes78% occupied$517/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 823 homes91% occupied$479/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $82,063/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $25K/yr

72.1%

Very low income$25K–$41K/yr

27.9%

Who Receives This Housing

82.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

18.8% of subsidized households are minority

18.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

37.4% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

140(5.5% of civilian adults)