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.

Winter, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

285

Median Agei

45.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

70.9%202

Two or More

11.6%33

Hispanic/Latino

11.2%32

American Indian/Alaska Native

5.6%16

Asian

0.7%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8%17

High School Diploma

38.7%82

Some College (<1 yr)

9%19

Some College (1+ yr)

4.2%9

Associate's Degree

4.2%9

Bachelor's Degree

16.5%35

Master's Degree

9.9%21

Doctorate

0.9%2

HS or Higher

91.5%

BA or Higher

27.4%

Graduate+

10.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$87,900

Median Renti

$857

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

48.1%74

Renter-Occupied

51.9%80

Total Units

184

Homeownership

48.1%

Vacancy Rate

16.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

10.8%8

$50K–$100K

45.9%34

$100K–$150K

18.9%14

$150K–$200K

9.5%7

$200K–$300K

4.1%3

$300K–$500K

1.4%1

$500K–$1M

9.5%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$41,204

Mean Household Incomei

$50,451

Per Capita Incomei

$27,235

Poverty Ratei

25.3%

Unemploymenti

7.2%

Labor Forcei

139

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

0.6%1

$10K–$15K

5.8%9

$15K–$20K

15.6%24

$20K–$25K

3.9%6

$25K–$30K

7.8%12

$30K–$35K

3.2%5

$35K–$40K

4.5%7

$40K–$45K

18.8%29

$45K–$50K

5.8%9

$50K–$60K

9.1%14

$60K–$75K

3.9%6

$75K–$100K

7.8%12

$100K–$125K

7.8%12

$125K–$150K

3.9%6

$150K–$200K

1.3%2

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

$368/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

12 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers14 homes78% occupied$321/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 824 homes91% occupied$395/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $41,204/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $12K/yr

71.7%

Very low income$12K–$21K/yr

28.3%

Who Receives This Housing

59.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

3.2% of subsidized households are minority

26.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

56.3% 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

124.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

126

Avg. Commutei

30.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

129

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

9(3.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

82.5%Insured

17.5%Uninsured