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.

Rib Lake, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

888

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

84.7%752

Hispanic/Latino

6.4%57

Two or More

5.1%45

Asian

2.4%21

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1.4%12

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.7%10

High School Diploma

46.7%278

Some College (<1 yr)

10.9%65

Some College (1+ yr)

5.5%33

Associate's Degree

7.1%42

Bachelor's Degree

13.4%80

Master's Degree

5.4%32

Professional Degree

1.5%9

Doctorate

1.2%7

HS or Higher

93.4%

BA or Higher

21.5%

Graduate+

8.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$99,400

Median Renti

$732

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

65.1%255

Renter-Occupied

34.9%137

Total Units

424

Homeownership

65.1%

Vacancy Rate

7.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

11%28

$50K–$100K

40%102

$100K–$150K

23.1%59

$150K–$200K

11.8%30

$200K–$300K

10.6%27

$300K–$500K

3.1%8

$1M+

0.4%1

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

2.6%11

2000–2009

4%17

1990–1999

10.1%43

1980–1989

12.7%54

1970–1979

15.3%65

1960–1969

5.9%25

1950–1959

8%34

1940–1949

7.1%30

1939 or earlier

34.2%145

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

64%251

Electricity

29.1%114

Bottled/LP Gas

4.3%17

Wood

2%8

Fuel Oil

0.5%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$57,632

Mean Household Incomei

$59,861

Per Capita Incomei

$27,102

Poverty Ratei

15.8%

Unemploymenti

0.3%

Labor Forcei

370

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.6%18

$10K–$15K

1.5%6

$15K–$20K

3.3%13

$20K–$25K

5.6%22

$25K–$30K

5.6%22

$30K–$35K

6.4%25

$35K–$40K

4.6%18

$40K–$45K

6.1%24

$45K–$50K

5.4%21

$50K–$60K

11.5%45

$60K–$75K

21.4%84

$75K–$100K

12.8%50

$100K–$125K

4.6%18

$125K–$150K

2.3%9

$150K–$200K

4.1%16

$200K+

0.3%1

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

$376/mo

Programs in this community

Project Based Section 814 homes94% occupied$376/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC8 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $57,632/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

77%

Very low income$17K–$29K/yr

23%

Who Receives This Housing

46% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

0% of subsidized households are minority

57% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

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

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

54(8% of civilian adults)