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.

Medford, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,431

Median Agei

49.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

94.3%4,180

Hispanic/Latino

2%89

Two or More

1.5%68

Other

1.1%47

Asian

0.7%32

Black

0.3%15

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.9%131

High School Diploma

41.1%1,372

Some College (<1 yr)

8.2%273

Some College (1+ yr)

10.3%344

Associate's Degree

9%300

Bachelor's Degree

15.1%505

Master's Degree

6.9%229

Professional Degree

0.7%24

HS or Higher

95.3%

BA or Higher

22.7%

Graduate+

7.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$186,600

Median Renti

$846

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

56.1%1,189

Renter-Occupied

43.9%930

Total Units

2,250

Homeownership

56.1%

Vacancy Rate

5.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

12.2%145

$50K–$100K

3.5%42

$100K–$150K

16%190

$150K–$200K

27.2%323

$200K–$300K

30%357

$300K–$500K

8.5%101

$500K–$1M

2.6%31

Rent Distribution

Under $500

192

$500–$750

126

$750–$1,000

343

$1,000–$1,250

199

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

1.2%26

2010–2019

6%135

2000–2009

6.9%155

1990–1999

10.9%245

1980–1989

13.4%301

1970–1979

20.1%452

1960–1969

7.5%169

1950–1959

9.1%205

1940–1949

7.5%169

1939 or earlier

17.5%393

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

67.3%1,426

Electricity

28.5%604

Bottled/LP Gas

1.5%32

Wood

1.3%28

Other

0.9%19

Fuel Oil

0.5%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$59,842

Mean Household Incomei

$75,744

Per Capita Incomei

$37,908

Poverty Ratei

7.8%

Unemploymenti

2.6%

Labor Forcei

2,231

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.8%38

$10K–$15K

2.5%52

$15K–$20K

10.1%213

$20K–$25K

3.1%65

$25K–$30K

1.7%35

$30K–$35K

4.8%102

$35K–$40K

5.6%118

$40K–$45K

3.7%78

$45K–$50K

9.2%194

$50K–$60K

8%169

$60K–$75K

9%191

$75K–$100K

16.5%349

$100K–$125K

8.3%175

$125K–$150K

3.8%81

$150K–$200K

7.8%166

$200K+

4.4%93

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

108

Avg. Tenant Renti

$405/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers10 homes

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

Project Based Section 878 homes93% occupied$405/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $59,842/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

67%

Very low income$18K–$30K/yr

30%

Low income$30K–$48K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

61% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

8% of subsidized households are minority

52% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

47% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

343(9.2% of civilian adults)