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.

Ladysmith, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,227

Median Agei

49.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90.1%2,909

Black

3.4%109

Hispanic/Latino

2.6%83

Two or More

2.4%76

Asian

0.9%29

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.7%21

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.5%38

High School Diploma

43.9%1,084

Some College (<1 yr)

10.9%268

Some College (1+ yr)

10.1%249

Associate's Degree

10.6%262

Bachelor's Degree

15.3%378

Master's Degree

3.4%84

Professional Degree

1.3%33

Doctorate

0.2%5

HS or Higher

97.2%

BA or Higher

20.2%

Graduate+

4.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$124,200

Median Renti

$882

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

53%897

Renter-Occupied

47%797

Total Units

1,775

Homeownership

53%

Vacancy Rate

4.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.1%64

$50K–$100K

30.3%272

$100K–$150K

22.6%203

$150K–$200K

21%188

$200K–$300K

14.3%128

$300K–$500K

2.5%22

$500K–$1M

2.2%20

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$41,719

Mean Household Incomei

$58,935

Per Capita Incomei

$32,435

Poverty Ratei

18.1%

Unemploymenti

10.2%

Labor Forcei

1,472

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.7%62

$10K–$15K

9.2%156

$15K–$20K

5.9%100

$20K–$25K

8.6%145

$25K–$30K

3.5%60

$30K–$35K

9%152

$35K–$40K

8.9%150

$40K–$45K

1.9%32

$45K–$50K

3.7%63

$50K–$60K

8.3%140

$60K–$75K

4.5%77

$75K–$100K

15.8%268

$100K–$125K

8%135

$125K–$150K

3.8%64

$150K–$200K

4.8%82

$200K+

0.5%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

137

Residentsi

142

Avg. Tenant Renti

$329/mo

Programs in this community

Public Housing40 homes100% occupied$356/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers12 homes

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

Project Based Section 872 homes67% occupied$309/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC13 homes99% occupied$358/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $41,719/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $13K/yr

84.9%

Very low income$13K–$21K/yr

14.5%

Low income$21K–$33K/yr

0.6%

Who Receives This Housing

67.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

1.6% of subsidized households are minority

25.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

47.3% 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

541.7%

By Region

Top Countries

China

Mexico

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,273

Avg. Commutei

18.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,322

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

183(6.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.6%Insured

5.4%Uninsured