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.

Whiting, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,493

Median Agei

48.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

89%1,329

Black

3.9%58

Asian

2.8%42

Two or More

2.7%41

Hispanic/Latino

1.3%19

Other

0.3%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.1%24

High School Diploma

36.1%415

Some College (<1 yr)

7.7%88

Some College (1+ yr)

9.1%104

Associate's Degree

9.8%113

Bachelor's Degree

20.9%240

Master's Degree

6.1%70

Professional Degree

0.4%5

Doctorate

3.4%39

HS or Higher

95.6%

BA or Higher

30.8%

Graduate+

9.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$220,000

Median Renti

$1,011

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

74.3%492

Renter-Occupied

25.7%170

Total Units

718

Homeownership

74.3%

Vacancy Rate

7.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

2%10

$50K–$100K

5.7%28

$100K–$150K

6.5%32

$150K–$200K

25.2%124

$200K–$300K

44.7%220

$300K–$500K

14.2%70

$500K–$1M

1.6%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$73,063

Mean Household Incomei

$92,908

Per Capita Incomei

$47,413

Poverty Ratei

6.2%

Unemploymenti

2.6%

Labor Forcei

695

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.4%36

$10K–$15K

2%13

$15K–$20K

4.2%28

$20K–$25K

5.1%34

$25K–$30K

1.7%11

$30K–$35K

1.4%9

$35K–$40K

2.7%18

$40K–$45K

5.4%36

$45K–$50K

2.4%16

$50K–$60K

9.5%63

$60K–$75K

14.8%98

$75K–$100K

13.1%87

$100K–$125K

6.6%44

$125K–$150K

7.9%52

$150K–$200K

10.1%67

$200K+

7.6%50

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

$352/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers3 homes

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

Project Based Section 858 homes94% occupied$352/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $73,063/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr

82%

Very low income$22K–$37K/yr

18%

Who Receives This Housing

79% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

0% of subsidized households are minority

58% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

60% 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

654.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

672

Avg. Commutei

14 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

677

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

165(13.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.2%Insured

3.8%Uninsured