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.

Prescott, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

CSAMinneapolis-St. Paul MSAMinneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington#111/210 Population

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,503

Median Agei

41.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

82.5%3,713

Hispanic/Latino

5.7%255

Two or More

5.6%250

Black

2.8%127

Asian

2.4%107

Other

1.1%51

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3%104

High School Diploma

28.2%965

Some College (<1 yr)

4.8%165

Some College (1+ yr)

12.2%417

Associate's Degree

12.3%421

Bachelor's Degree

23.1%790

Master's Degree

8.9%304

Professional Degree

1%35

Doctorate

1.3%43

HS or Higher

94.8%

BA or Higher

34.2%

Graduate+

11.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$306,900

Median Renti

$1,189

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

62.6%1,299

Renter-Occupied

37.4%777

Total Units

2,250

Homeownership

62.6%

Vacancy Rate

7.7%

Home Values

$50K–$100K

1.1%14

$100K–$150K

3.1%40

$150K–$200K

5.3%69

$200K–$300K

37.8%491

$300K–$500K

46.8%608

$500K–$1M

5.9%77

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$74,412

Mean Household Incomei

$91,158

Per Capita Incomei

$42,797

Poverty Ratei

11.4%

Unemploymenti

3.1%

Labor Forcei

2,479

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.9%163

$10K–$15K

0.7%14

$15K–$20K

4.5%94

$20K–$25K

4.1%86

$25K–$30K

2.3%47

$30K–$35K

3.1%65

$35K–$40K

4%84

$40K–$45K

3.1%65

$45K–$50K

4.1%86

$50K–$60K

7.8%162

$60K–$75K

8.9%184

$75K–$100K

13.2%275

$100K–$125K

14.6%304

$125K–$150K

7.9%164

$150K–$200K

10.4%215

$200K+

3.3%68

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

$368/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers10 homes

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

Project Based Section 831 homes93% occupied$368/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $74,412/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr

100%

Who Receives This Housing

67% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

0% of subsidized households are minority

35% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

63% 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

2104.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,153

Avg. Commutei

22.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,386

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

221(6.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

99.3%Insured

0.7%Uninsured