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.

Edgerton, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,049

Median Agei

42.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

89.6%1,836

Two or More

5.1%104

Hispanic/Latino

4.4%91

Black

0.5%10

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.4%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.7%38

High School Diploma

46.2%658

Some College (<1 yr)

8.1%116

Some College (1+ yr)

11.3%161

Associate's Degree

9.3%132

Bachelor's Degree

7.5%107

Master's Degree

6.1%87

HS or Higher

91.2%

BA or Higher

13.6%

Graduate+

6.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$115,000

Median Renti

$753

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

71.5%652

Renter-Occupied

28.5%260

Total Units

969

Homeownership

71.5%

Vacancy Rate

5.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

14.3%93

$50K–$100K

17.9%117

$100K–$150K

34.2%223

$150K–$200K

16.6%108

$200K–$300K

11.8%77

$300K–$500K

3.7%24

$500K–$1M

1.5%10

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

103

$750–$1,000

102

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%4

2010–2019

3.3%32

2000–2009

8%78

1990–1999

23.8%231

1980–1989

3%29

1970–1979

9.6%93

1960–1969

5.5%53

1950–1959

17.9%173

1940–1949

11.4%110

1939 or earlier

17.1%166

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

75.3%687

Electricity

20.4%186

Bottled/LP Gas

3.8%35

Fuel Oil

0.4%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$45,216

Mean Household Incomei

$62,212

Per Capita Incomei

$29,313

Poverty Ratei

14.7%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

1,047

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.5%32

$10K–$15K

6.7%61

$15K–$20K

5%46

$20K–$25K

8.8%80

$25K–$30K

3.7%34

$30K–$35K

8.7%79

$35K–$40K

4.1%37

$40K–$45K

9%82

$45K–$50K

6.8%62

$50K–$60K

9.9%90

$60K–$75K

4.8%44

$75K–$100K

11.6%106

$100K–$125K

6.8%62

$125K–$150K

5%46

$150K–$200K

2.1%19

$200K+

3.5%32

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

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,002

Avg. Commutei

21.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,016

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

54(3.3% of civilian adults)