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.

Bowler, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

316

Median Agei

32.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

55.7%176

American Indian/Alaska Native

21.5%68

Two or More

19.3%61

Hispanic/Latino

2.2%7

Asian

1.3%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.3%4

High School Diploma

51.4%91

Some College (<1 yr)

2.8%5

Some College (1+ yr)

15.3%27

Associate's Degree

13%23

Bachelor's Degree

6.8%12

Master's Degree

1.7%3

HS or Higher

93.2%

BA or Higher

8.5%

Graduate+

1.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$137,500

Median Renti

$814

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

79.5%97

Renter-Occupied

20.5%25

Total Units

128

Homeownership

79.5%

Vacancy Rate

4.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.2%7

$50K–$100K

18.6%18

$100K–$150K

28.9%28

$150K–$200K

36.1%35

$200K–$300K

7.2%7

$300K–$500K

2.1%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$53,750

Mean Household Incomei

$62,940

Per Capita Incomei

$24,683

Poverty Ratei

20.9%

Unemploymenti

2.6%

Labor Forcei

152

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.5%3

$10K–$15K

6.6%8

$15K–$20K

3.3%4

$20K–$25K

4.1%5

$25K–$30K

4.9%6

$30K–$35K

17.2%21

$35K–$40K

3.3%4

$40K–$45K

4.1%5

$45K–$50K

0.8%1

$50K–$60K

5.7%7

$60K–$75K

18%22

$75K–$100K

8.2%10

$100K–$125K

8.2%10

$125K–$150K

3.3%4

$150K–$200K

9.8%12

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

Programs in this community

Public Housing10 homes

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

148

Avg. Commutei

24.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

148

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

14(6.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.9%Insured

5.1%Uninsured