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.

Whitehall, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,555

Median Agei

38.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

79.7%1,239

Hispanic/Latino

15.8%245

Two or More

3.3%51

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.8%13

Black

0.5%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.1%64

High School Diploma

33.1%349

Some College (<1 yr)

7.8%82

Some College (1+ yr)

9.5%100

Associate's Degree

16.8%177

Bachelor's Degree

10.6%112

Master's Degree

5.5%58

HS or Higher

89.4%

BA or Higher

16.1%

Graduate+

5.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$152,100

Median Renti

$829

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

58.2%401

Renter-Occupied

41.8%288

Total Units

812

Homeownership

58.2%

Vacancy Rate

15.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

3%12

$50K–$100K

11.2%45

$100K–$150K

33.9%136

$150K–$200K

26.9%108

$200K–$300K

14%56

$300K–$500K

10.7%43

$1M+

0.2%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$61,875

Mean Household Incomei

$73,923

Per Capita Incomei

$33,055

Poverty Ratei

6.2%

Unemploymenti

1.1%

Labor Forcei

783

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.8%26

$10K–$15K

1.7%12

$15K–$20K

4.6%32

$20K–$25K

9.4%65

$25K–$30K

4.4%30

$30K–$35K

1%7

$35K–$40K

4.9%34

$40K–$45K

6.7%46

$45K–$50K

0.3%2

$50K–$60K

9.4%65

$60K–$75K

10.4%72

$75K–$100K

18.6%128

$100K–$125K

13.4%92

$125K–$150K

4.2%29

$150K–$200K

3.9%27

$200K+

3.2%22

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

$407/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

21 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing3 homes

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers55 homes89% occupied$407/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $61,875/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

77%

Very low income$19K–$31K/yr

21%

Low income$31K–$50K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

75% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

8% of subsidized households are minority

50% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

83% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

513.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

764

Avg. Commutei

21.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

774

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

40(3.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.2%Insured

4.8%Uninsured