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.

La Farge, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

575

Median Agei

51.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

96.5%555

Two or More

2.4%14

Hispanic/Latino

0.9%5

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.8%31

High School Diploma

46.9%213

Some College (<1 yr)

4.2%19

Some College (1+ yr)

13%59

Associate's Degree

11.5%52

Bachelor's Degree

6.4%29

Master's Degree

1.5%7

Professional Degree

0.9%4

Doctorate

1.5%7

HS or Higher

92.7%

BA or Higher

10.4%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$136,000

Median Renti

$740

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

62.9%193

Renter-Occupied

37.1%114

Total Units

328

Homeownership

62.9%

Vacancy Rate

6.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

9.8%19

$50K–$100K

26.9%52

$100K–$150K

18.1%35

$150K–$200K

9.8%19

$200K–$300K

28.5%55

$300K–$500K

3.6%7

$500K–$1M

3.1%6

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

9.5%31

2000–2009

15.2%50

1990–1999

2.7%9

1980–1989

11%36

1970–1979

3%10

1960–1969

12.8%42

1950–1959

6.1%20

1940–1949

13.4%44

1939 or earlier

26.2%86

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

86.3%265

Electricity

10.1%31

Bottled/LP Gas

2.3%7

Fuel Oil

0.7%2

Wood

0.3%1

No Fuel

0.3%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$46,042

Mean Household Incomei

$59,576

Per Capita Incomei

$31,583

Poverty Ratei

24.3%

Unemploymenti

3.7%

Labor Forcei

246

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.9%12

$10K–$15K

7.2%22

$15K–$20K

2.9%9

$25K–$30K

9.8%30

$30K–$35K

12.4%38

$35K–$40K

11.7%36

$40K–$45K

1.3%4

$45K–$50K

3.9%12

$50K–$60K

9.1%28

$60K–$75K

10.7%33

$75K–$100K

10.4%32

$100K–$125K

6.8%21

$125K–$150K

6.8%21

$150K–$200K

1.6%5

$200K+

1.3%4

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

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

Project Based Section 811 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

32(6.6% of civilian adults)