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.

Mattoon, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

457

Median Agei

43.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

68.3%312

Hispanic/Latino

29.5%135

Two or More

2.2%10

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.5%11

High School Diploma

48.1%153

Some College (<1 yr)

2.8%9

Some College (1+ yr)

8.8%28

Associate's Degree

14.2%45

Bachelor's Degree

6%19

Master's Degree

1.6%5

HS or Higher

84.9%

BA or Higher

7.5%

Graduate+

1.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$86,700

Median Renti

$960

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

77.4%130

Renter-Occupied

22.6%38

Total Units

204

Homeownership

77.4%

Vacancy Rate

17.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

8.5%11

$50K–$100K

50%65

$100K–$150K

6.2%8

$150K–$200K

6.2%8

$200K–$300K

16.2%21

$300K–$500K

8.5%11

$500K–$1M

0.8%1

$1M+

3.8%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$68,750

Mean Household Incomei

$71,049

Per Capita Incomei

$30,513

Poverty Ratei

18.4%

Unemploymenti

0.5%

Labor Forcei

202

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3%5

$10K–$15K

4.8%8

$15K–$20K

1.2%2

$25K–$30K

1.2%2

$30K–$35K

11.3%19

$35K–$40K

7.7%13

$40K–$45K

1.8%3

$45K–$50K

3%5

$50K–$60K

7.1%12

$60K–$75K

27.4%46

$75K–$100K

14.3%24

$100K–$125K

10.1%17

$125K–$150K

1.8%3

$150K–$200K

2.4%4

$200K+

3%5

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 Housing6 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%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

4810.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

194

Avg. Commutei

20.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

201

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

20(5.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88%Insured

12%Uninsured