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.

Prairie du Sac, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,382

Median Agei

38.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

89.8%3,937

Hispanic/Latino

4.5%195

Two or More

4.1%178

Black

1.6%72

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.8%55

High School Diploma

20.9%648

Some College (<1 yr)

4.1%128

Some College (1+ yr)

11.9%368

Associate's Degree

11.7%362

Bachelor's Degree

34.3%1,064

Master's Degree

7.8%242

Professional Degree

1.9%59

Doctorate

0.9%29

HS or Higher

95.2%

BA or Higher

44.9%

Graduate+

10.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$321,300

Median Renti

$1,370

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

69.3%1,289

Renter-Occupied

30.7%572

Total Units

1,921

Homeownership

69.3%

Vacancy Rate

3.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.5%19

$100K–$150K

0.6%8

$150K–$200K

7.8%101

$200K–$300K

32.8%423

$300K–$500K

48.8%629

$500K–$1M

8.5%109

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$101,049

Mean Household Incomei

$112,133

Per Capita Incomei

$46,887

Poverty Ratei

7.7%

Unemploymenti

0.7%

Labor Forcei

2,590

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

0.5%9

$10K–$15K

0.6%11

$15K–$20K

1.5%28

$20K–$25K

4.7%88

$25K–$30K

1%18

$30K–$35K

3.9%72

$35K–$40K

1.5%28

$40K–$45K

1.6%29

$45K–$50K

6.1%113

$50K–$60K

6.3%117

$60K–$75K

6.3%117

$75K–$100K

14.9%277

$100K–$125K

16.9%314

$125K–$150K

5.4%101

$150K–$200K

18.7%348

$200K+

10.3%191

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

$445/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

20 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing29 homes100% occupied$445/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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $101,049/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $30K/yr

69%

Very low income$30K–$51K/yr

24%

Low income$51K–$81K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $81K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

52% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

10% of subsidized households are minority

41% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

55% 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

1353.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,458

Avg. Commutei

24.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,573

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

194(5.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.6%Insured

1.4%Uninsured