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.

Ontario, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,667

Median Agei

39.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

85.2%5,680

Black

5.6%376

Two or More

3.3%222

Asian

2.2%146

Other

1.9%130

Hispanic/Latino

1.7%113

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3%138

High School Diploma

34.2%1,591

Some College (<1 yr)

7.2%336

Some College (1+ yr)

14.2%661

Associate's Degree

10.2%474

Bachelor's Degree

14.6%680

Master's Degree

8.4%393

Professional Degree

0.2%11

Doctorate

0.3%13

HS or Higher

92.2%

BA or Higher

23.6%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$174,500

Median Renti

$1,093

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

59.2%1,616

Renter-Occupied

40.8%1,116

Total Units

2,858

Homeownership

59.2%

Vacancy Rate

4.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.3%37

$50K–$100K

8.4%135

$100K–$150K

19.4%314

$150K–$200K

29.1%471

$200K–$300K

24.8%400

$300K–$500K

9.2%148

$500K–$1M

6.9%111

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

183

$750–$1,000

167

$1,000–$1,250

351

$1,250–$1,500

217

$1,500–$2,000

100

Year Built

2010–2019

8.5%243

2000–2009

12.4%353

1990–1999

24.9%711

1980–1989

11.1%318

1970–1979

7.2%206

1960–1969

14.3%410

1950–1959

14.4%411

1940–1949

0.9%26

1939 or earlier

6.3%180

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

61.1%1,668

Electricity

32.9%898

Bottled/LP Gas

2.5%67

Other

1.9%51

Fuel Oil

1.1%30

Wood

0.7%18

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$68,539

Mean Household Incomei

$76,700

Per Capita Incomei

$31,799

Poverty Ratei

7.2%

Unemploymenti

6.3%

Labor Forcei

3,622

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.7%128

$10K–$15K

1.4%38

$15K–$20K

7%191

$20K–$25K

8.2%223

$25K–$30K

1.4%38

$30K–$35K

2%54

$35K–$40K

4.4%120

$40K–$45K

6.6%180

$45K–$50K

1%26

$50K–$60K

6%163

$60K–$75K

13.1%358

$75K–$100K

16.7%455

$100K–$125K

12.4%339

$125K–$150K

4.9%135

$150K–$200K

7.7%211

$200K+

2.7%73

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

111

Avg. Tenant Renti

$457/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

8 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers57 homes92% occupied$457/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $68,539/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $21K/yr

57%

Very low income$21K–$34K/yr

39%

Low income$34K–$55K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

92% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

47% of subsidized households are minority

27% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

33% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,348

Avg. Commutei

18.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,393

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

350(6.7% of civilian adults)