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.

Hawkins, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,876

Median Agei

39.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

71.8%1,347

Black

23.2%436

Hispanic/Latino

4.2%79

Two or More

0.5%9

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%3

Asian

0.1%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.2%98

High School Diploma

26.9%323

Some College (<1 yr)

5%60

Some College (1+ yr)

11.4%137

Associate's Degree

12%144

Bachelor's Degree

12%144

Master's Degree

11.8%141

HS or Higher

87.3%

BA or Higher

23.8%

Graduate+

11.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$165,900

Median Renti

$796

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

73.8%485

Renter-Occupied

26.2%172

Total Units

773

Homeownership

73.8%

Vacancy Rate

15%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

2.1%16

2000–2009

12.9%100

1990–1999

18%139

1980–1989

19.8%153

1970–1979

13.5%104

1960–1969

14.7%114

1950–1959

10.1%78

1940–1949

8.5%66

1939 or earlier

0.4%3

Heating Fuel

Electricity

65.4%430

Utility Gas

33.3%219

Wood

0.8%5

Bottled/LP Gas

0.5%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$72,404

Mean Household Incomei

$80,154

Per Capita Incomei

$28,982

Poverty Ratei

13.1%

Unemploymenti

4.4%

Labor Forcei

922

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 Vouchers3 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

100.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Philippines

Workforce

Total Employed

881

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

135(9.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

87.2%Insured

12.8%Uninsured