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.

Viroqua, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,471

Median Agei

46.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

92.2%4,123

Two or More

4.3%192

Hispanic/Latino

2.8%124

Black

0.5%23

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5%168

High School Diploma

24%810

Some College (<1 yr)

7.6%257

Some College (1+ yr)

14%472

Associate's Degree

11.9%404

Bachelor's Degree

18.6%630

Master's Degree

7.9%268

Professional Degree

2.4%80

Doctorate

2.4%80

HS or Higher

93.7%

BA or Higher

31.3%

Graduate+

12.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$209,900

Median Renti

$815

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

65.7%1,379

Renter-Occupied

34.3%721

Total Units

2,216

Homeownership

65.7%

Vacancy Rate

5.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.1%70

$50K–$100K

6.7%92

$100K–$150K

13.1%180

$150K–$200K

21.4%295

$200K–$300K

31%427

$300K–$500K

12.8%177

$500K–$1M

10%138

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$67,438

Mean Household Incomei

$93,766

Per Capita Incomei

$45,301

Poverty Ratei

7.4%

Unemploymenti

2.9%

Labor Forcei

2,485

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.8%59

$10K–$15K

2.8%58

$15K–$20K

1.2%26

$20K–$25K

3%63

$25K–$30K

5.3%111

$30K–$35K

3%64

$35K–$40K

4.4%92

$40K–$45K

8.1%170

$45K–$50K

1.5%31

$50K–$60K

11.3%238

$60K–$75K

14.2%298

$75K–$100K

12.3%259

$100K–$125K

11.9%249

$125K–$150K

5.2%110

$150K–$200K

8.4%177

$200K+

4.5%95

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

168

Residentsi

227

Avg. Tenant Renti

$415/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

14 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing129 homes100% occupied$424/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers4 homes

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

Project Based Section 835 homes98% occupied$384/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $67,438/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

68.5%

Very low income$20K–$34K/yr

25.2%

Low income$34K–$54K/yr

5.5%

Moderate / aboveOver $54K/yr

0.8%

Who Receives This Housing

57.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

1.9% of subsidized households are minority

43% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

43.8% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,413

Avg. Commutei

18.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,413

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

316(8.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.9%Insured

3.1%Uninsured