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.

Lake Delton, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,482

Median Agei

38.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

69.9%2,435

Hispanic/Latino

23.8%830

Two or More

2.4%84

Other

2%70

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.4%49

Black

0.4%14

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.3%131

High School Diploma

30.9%770

Some College (<1 yr)

4.7%117

Some College (1+ yr)

17.3%432

Associate's Degree

11.5%287

Bachelor's Degree

13%325

Master's Degree

6.8%169

Professional Degree

0.8%20

HS or Higher

90.4%

BA or Higher

20.6%

Graduate+

7.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$178,300

Median Renti

$1,006

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

58.2%1,036

Renter-Occupied

41.8%744

Total Units

2,494

Homeownership

58.2%

Vacancy Rate

28.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

15.3%158

$50K–$100K

7.5%78

$100K–$150K

20.8%215

$150K–$200K

19.2%199

$200K–$300K

21.1%219

$300K–$500K

6.7%69

$500K–$1M

6.1%63

$1M+

3.4%35

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$51,964

Mean Household Incomei

$71,218

Per Capita Incomei

$35,001

Poverty Ratei

12.6%

Unemploymenti

4.1%

Labor Forcei

2,173

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.1%90

$10K–$15K

7.1%127

$15K–$20K

2.1%38

$20K–$25K

6.3%112

$25K–$30K

1%17

$30K–$35K

2.5%45

$35K–$40K

8.9%158

$40K–$45K

8%143

$45K–$50K

8.4%149

$50K–$60K

5.8%103

$60K–$75K

10.8%192

$75K–$100K

14.2%253

$100K–$125K

8.9%159

$125K–$150K

7.6%136

$150K–$200K

1.6%29

$200K+

1.6%29

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

$357/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers12 homes

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

Project Based Section 815 homes84% occupied$357/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $51,964/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

92%

Very low income$16K–$26K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

50% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

0% of subsidized households are minority

83% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

58% 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

62718%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

184

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,038

Avg. Commutei

17.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,083

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

80(2.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

86.6%Insured

13.4%Uninsured