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.

Frederic, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,140

Median Agei

44.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

94.8%1,081

Asian

2.3%26

Two or More

1.7%19

Hispanic/Latino

0.4%5

Black

0.4%5

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.7%60

High School Diploma

37.5%294

Some College (<1 yr)

5.2%41

Some College (1+ yr)

19%149

Associate's Degree

10.6%83

Bachelor's Degree

10.6%83

Master's Degree

5.1%40

Professional Degree

0.5%4

HS or Higher

96.2%

BA or Higher

16.2%

Graduate+

5.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$153,500

Median Renti

$766

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

62.2%305

Renter-Occupied

37.8%185

Total Units

527

Homeownership

62.2%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

9.2%28

$50K–$100K

17.4%53

$100K–$150K

22.6%69

$150K–$200K

11.1%34

$200K–$300K

24.9%76

$300K–$500K

13.4%41

$500K–$1M

0.7%2

$1M+

0.7%2

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

0.8%4

2010–2019

1.7%9

2000–2009

3%16

1990–1999

8.7%46

1980–1989

8.9%47

1970–1979

16.9%89

1960–1969

12.3%65

1950–1959

14.2%75

1940–1949

10.4%55

1939 or earlier

23%121

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

71.2%349

Electricity

15.3%75

Fuel Oil

6.9%34

Other

3.9%19

Bottled/LP Gas

1.8%9

No Fuel

0.8%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$52,800

Mean Household Incomei

$66,975

Per Capita Incomei

$31,826

Poverty Ratei

15.2%

Unemploymenti

1.6%

Labor Forcei

551

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.9%29

$10K–$15K

10.2%50

$15K–$20K

2.4%12

$20K–$25K

5.1%25

$25K–$30K

4.1%20

$30K–$35K

6.5%32

$35K–$40K

1.8%9

$40K–$45K

3.3%16

$45K–$50K

8%39

$50K–$60K

9.4%46

$60K–$75K

6.9%34

$75K–$100K

12.9%63

$100K–$125K

11.6%57

$125K–$150K

3.5%17

$150K–$200K

3.5%17

$200K+

4.9%24

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

$434/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

16 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing53 homes96% occupied$434/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $52,800/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

57%

Very low income$16K–$26K/yr

33%

Low income$26K–$42K/yr

10%

Who Receives This Housing

69% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

0% of subsidized households are minority

47% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

75% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

47(5.1% of civilian adults)