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.

Dresser, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,028

Median Agei

35.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

85.3%877

Hispanic/Latino

11.8%121

Two or More

2.9%30

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.2%32

High School Diploma

28%174

Some College (<1 yr)

13%81

Some College (1+ yr)

18%112

Associate's Degree

9.5%59

Bachelor's Degree

11.4%71

Master's Degree

9.5%59

Professional Degree

0.6%4

HS or Higher

95.3%

BA or Higher

21.6%

Graduate+

10.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$196,100

Median Renti

$1,068

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

76.7%300

Renter-Occupied

23.3%91

Total Units

391

Homeownership

76.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.7%17

$50K–$100K

2.3%7

$100K–$150K

17%51

$150K–$200K

26.7%80

$200K–$300K

29%87

$300K–$500K

19.3%58

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

4.6%18

2000–2009

14.3%56

1990–1999

15.9%62

1980–1989

4.9%19

1970–1979

14.3%56

1960–1969

12.8%50

1950–1959

11.8%46

1940–1949

5.4%21

1939 or earlier

16.1%63

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

78.5%307

Electricity

15.3%60

Wood

3.6%14

Bottled/LP Gas

1.3%5

Other

0.8%3

Fuel Oil

0.5%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$80,114

Mean Household Incomei

$87,164

Per Capita Incomei

$34,090

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

516

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.4%21

$10K–$15K

3.1%12

$15K–$20K

0.5%2

$20K–$25K

4.9%19

$25K–$30K

0.8%3

$30K–$35K

1.3%5

$35K–$40K

3.3%13

$40K–$45K

4.1%16

$45K–$50K

4.3%17

$50K–$60K

10%39

$60K–$75K

10%39

$75K–$100K

15.9%62

$100K–$125K

15.9%62

$125K–$150K

7.2%28

$150K–$200K

10%39

$200K+

3.6%14

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 Vouchers1 homes

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

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

29(4.1% of civilian adults)