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.

Clear Lake, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

957

Median Agei

42.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

84.7%811

Two or More

8.4%80

Hispanic/Latino

6.5%62

Black

0.2%2

Other

0.2%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.2%23

High School Diploma

37.3%264

Some College (<1 yr)

12.1%86

Some College (1+ yr)

11.2%79

Associate's Degree

15.1%107

Bachelor's Degree

9.9%70

Master's Degree

2.4%17

Doctorate

1.4%10

HS or Higher

92.7%

BA or Higher

13.7%

Graduate+

3.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$198,700

Median Renti

$878

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

69.6%302

Renter-Occupied

30.4%132

Total Units

470

Homeownership

69.6%

Vacancy Rate

7.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

13.6%41

$50K–$100K

2.3%7

$100K–$150K

15.6%47

$150K–$200K

18.9%57

$200K–$300K

24.2%73

$300K–$500K

24.5%74

$500K–$1M

1%3

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

0.6%3

2010–2019

3.8%18

2000–2009

15.1%71

1990–1999

17.9%84

1980–1989

8.7%41

1970–1979

11.5%54

1960–1969

7.7%36

1950–1959

3.8%18

1940–1949

9.1%43

1939 or earlier

21.7%102

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

71%308

Bottled/LP Gas

13.4%58

Electricity

12.7%55

Fuel Oil

2.3%10

Wood

0.7%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$74,000

Mean Household Incomei

$79,564

Per Capita Incomei

$35,438

Poverty Ratei

17.2%

Unemploymenti

5.3%

Labor Forcei

506

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.3%23

$10K–$15K

3.9%17

$15K–$20K

4.6%20

$20K–$25K

0.9%4

$25K–$30K

5.8%25

$30K–$35K

6.7%29

$40K–$45K

7.8%34

$45K–$50K

2.8%12

$50K–$60K

2.1%9

$60K–$75K

10.6%46

$75K–$100K

19.8%86

$100K–$125K

11.3%49

$125K–$150K

3.7%16

$150K–$200K

13.8%60

$200K+

0.9%4

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

$346/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers4 homes

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

Project Based Section 828 homes95% occupied$346/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $74,000/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr

83%

Very low income$22K–$37K/yr

17%

Who Receives This Housing

48% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

17% of subsidized households are minority

60% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

66% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

39(5.3% of civilian adults)