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.

Bruce, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

900

Median Agei

31.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90.2%812

Hispanic/Latino

5%45

Two or More

4.6%41

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.6%49

High School Diploma

38.1%216

Some College (<1 yr)

10.1%57

Some College (1+ yr)

14.3%81

Associate's Degree

12%68

Bachelor's Degree

4.8%27

Master's Degree

2.5%14

HS or Higher

90.3%

BA or Higher

7.2%

Graduate+

2.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$87,100

Median Renti

$625

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

68%230

Renter-Occupied

32%108

Total Units

383

Homeownership

68%

Vacancy Rate

11.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

26.1%60

$50K–$100K

27.4%63

$100K–$150K

17.4%40

$150K–$200K

17.8%41

$200K–$300K

6.5%15

$300K–$500K

2.2%5

$500K–$1M

2.6%6

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

0.8%3

2000–2009

0.8%3

1990–1999

9.4%36

1980–1989

11.2%43

1970–1979

24.8%95

1960–1969

7%27

1950–1959

11.5%44

1940–1949

5.7%22

1939 or earlier

28.7%110

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

75.4%255

Electricity

19.2%65

Wood

4.7%16

Bottled/LP Gas

0.3%1

Fuel Oil

0.3%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$52,667

Mean Household Incomei

$56,103

Per Capita Incomei

$22,341

Poverty Ratei

16.8%

Unemploymenti

6.2%

Labor Forcei

385

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.8%23

$10K–$15K

8.6%29

$15K–$20K

3.3%11

$20K–$25K

10.9%37

$25K–$30K

3%10

$30K–$35K

6.5%22

$35K–$40K

2.1%7

$40K–$45K

4.1%14

$45K–$50K

1.8%6

$50K–$60K

11.8%40

$60K–$75K

9.5%32

$75K–$100K

17.8%60

$100K–$125K

8.6%29

$125K–$150K

4.4%15

$200K+

0.9%3

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

$402/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

3 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing45 homes100% occupied$402/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Project Based Section 88 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $52,667/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

64%

Very low income$16K–$26K/yr

23%

Low income$26K–$42K/yr

11%

Moderate / aboveOver $42K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

47% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

9% of subsidized households are minority

41% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

42% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

69(10.8% of civilian adults)