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.

Prentice, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

521

Median Agei

41.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

89.8%468

Two or More

6.3%33

Asian

1.7%9

Black

1.5%8

Hispanic/Latino

0.4%2

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.4%15

High School Diploma

34.3%116

Some College (<1 yr)

8.6%29

Some College (1+ yr)

19.5%66

Associate's Degree

15.7%53

Bachelor's Degree

12.4%42

Master's Degree

0.6%2

Professional Degree

0.9%3

HS or Higher

96.4%

BA or Higher

13.9%

Graduate+

1.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$108,800

Median Renti

$741

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

63.6%140

Renter-Occupied

36.4%80

Total Units

300

Homeownership

63.6%

Vacancy Rate

26.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

14.3%20

$50K–$100K

31.4%44

$100K–$150K

20.7%29

$150K–$200K

10%14

$200K–$300K

13.6%19

$300K–$500K

7.9%11

$500K–$1M

2.1%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$50,833

Mean Household Incomei

$73,020

Per Capita Incomei

$28,466

Poverty Ratei

12.5%

Unemploymenti

1.9%

Labor Forcei

214

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.4%3

$10K–$15K

2.3%5

$15K–$20K

8.6%19

$20K–$25K

7.3%16

$25K–$30K

10.9%24

$30K–$35K

11.4%25

$35K–$40K

2.7%6

$40K–$45K

3.2%7

$45K–$50K

1.8%4

$50K–$60K

7.3%16

$60K–$75K

6.8%15

$75K–$100K

19.5%43

$100K–$125K

9.5%21

$125K–$150K

1.4%3

$150K–$200K

2.3%5

$200K+

3.6%8

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

Project Based Section 810 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

132.5%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

210

Avg. Commutei

27.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

210

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

59(15.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.7%Insured

8.3%Uninsured