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.

Oostburg, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,058

Median Agei

45.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

89%2,723

Hispanic/Latino

5.8%176

Two or More

4%123

Other

0.5%16

Black

0.5%15

Asian

0.2%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.3%30

High School Diploma

32.9%752

Some College (<1 yr)

9.2%209

Some College (1+ yr)

12.2%278

Associate's Degree

12%273

Bachelor's Degree

21.5%490

Master's Degree

6%136

Professional Degree

1%23

Doctorate

0.9%21

HS or Higher

96.9%

BA or Higher

29.3%

Graduate+

7.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$246,900

Median Renti

$936

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

80.9%1,055

Renter-Occupied

19.1%249

Total Units

1,308

Homeownership

80.9%

Vacancy Rate

0.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.9%10

$50K–$100K

3.1%33

$100K–$150K

13.9%147

$150K–$200K

19.7%208

$200K–$300K

28.6%302

$300K–$500K

29%306

$500K–$1M

4.1%43

$1M+

0.6%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$87,857

Mean Household Incomei

$93,908

Per Capita Incomei

$39,231

Poverty Ratei

7.6%

Unemploymenti

2.3%

Labor Forcei

1,513

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.2%81

$10K–$15K

3.6%47

$20K–$25K

3.2%42

$25K–$30K

3.5%46

$30K–$35K

1.8%23

$35K–$40K

6.5%85

$40K–$45K

2.1%28

$45K–$50K

1.6%21

$50K–$60K

5.4%70

$60K–$75K

12.6%164

$75K–$100K

10.6%138

$100K–$125K

10.7%140

$125K–$150K

13%169

$150K–$200K

13.8%180

$200K+

5.4%70

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

Housing Choice Vouchers1 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

551.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,467

Avg. Commutei

23.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,478

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

138(5.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

99.1%Insured

0.9%Uninsured