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.

West Baraboo, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,577

Median Agei

31.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

85.7%1,351

Hispanic/Latino

6.7%106

Two or More

4.5%71

Black

2%32

Asian

1.1%17

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.1%31

High School Diploma

26.9%270

Some College (<1 yr)

7.9%79

Some College (1+ yr)

13.2%132

Associate's Degree

15.4%154

Bachelor's Degree

18.5%185

Master's Degree

4.9%49

Professional Degree

0.7%7

Doctorate

1.9%19

HS or Higher

92.4%

BA or Higher

25.9%

Graduate+

7.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$224,700

Median Renti

$1,104

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

39.9%292

Renter-Occupied

60.1%439

Total Units

776

Homeownership

39.9%

Vacancy Rate

5.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.7%2

$50K–$100K

6.5%19

$100K–$150K

9.6%28

$150K–$200K

18.2%53

$200K–$300K

43.8%128

$300K–$500K

20.2%59

$500K–$1M

1%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$60,880

Mean Household Incomei

$70,793

Per Capita Incomei

$33,245

Poverty Ratei

9.5%

Unemploymenti

2.1%

Labor Forcei

1,009

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6%44

$10K–$15K

2.1%15

$15K–$20K

1.8%13

$20K–$25K

4%29

$25K–$30K

3.1%23

$30K–$35K

4.5%33

$35K–$40K

10.4%76

$40K–$45K

8.3%61

$45K–$50K

4.1%30

$50K–$60K

4.4%32

$60K–$75K

10%73

$75K–$100K

17.6%129

$100K–$125K

13.5%99

$125K–$150K

4.7%34

$150K–$200K

3.7%27

$200K+

1.8%13

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

Programs in this community

Public Housing7 homes

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers11 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

1187.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

975

Avg. Commutei

19.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

988

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

95(7.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.4%Insured

8.6%Uninsured