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.

Westby, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,432

Median Agei

43.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

98%2,384

Hispanic/Latino

1.6%39

Two or More

0.4%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.1%35

High School Diploma

30.1%514

Some College (<1 yr)

10.5%179

Some College (1+ yr)

9.1%156

Associate's Degree

17%290

Bachelor's Degree

16.3%278

Master's Degree

8%137

Professional Degree

0.9%15

Doctorate

0.2%4

HS or Higher

94.2%

BA or Higher

25.4%

Graduate+

9.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$174,200

Median Renti

$993

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

77.1%792

Renter-Occupied

22.9%235

Total Units

1,085

Homeownership

77.1%

Vacancy Rate

5.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

16.2%128

$50K–$100K

7.1%56

$100K–$150K

15.4%122

$150K–$200K

23.6%187

$200K–$300K

25.6%203

$300K–$500K

9.3%74

$500K–$1M

2.8%22

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

6.4%69

2000–2009

5.1%55

1990–1999

9%98

1980–1989

12.8%139

1970–1979

11.2%121

1960–1969

9.4%102

1950–1959

4.1%44

1940–1949

16.1%175

1939 or earlier

26%282

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

81.8%840

Electricity

10.1%104

Bottled/LP Gas

3.5%36

Wood

3.3%34

No Fuel

0.5%5

Fuel Oil

0.4%4

Solar

0.4%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$72,875

Mean Household Incomei

$83,852

Per Capita Incomei

$36,226

Poverty Ratei

7.9%

Unemploymenti

2.6%

Labor Forcei

1,184

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.2%33

$10K–$15K

2.1%22

$15K–$20K

5.1%52

$20K–$25K

2.1%22

$25K–$30K

4.3%44

$30K–$35K

3.1%32

$35K–$40K

1.7%17

$40K–$45K

8.9%91

$45K–$50K

0.7%7

$50K–$60K

9.2%94

$60K–$75K

10.5%108

$75K–$100K

20.4%209

$100K–$125K

9.9%102

$125K–$150K

6.4%66

$150K–$200K

10.2%105

$200K+

2.2%23

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

$351/mo

Programs in this community

Project Based Section 854 homes79% occupied$351/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $72,875/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr

75%

Very low income$22K–$36K/yr

25%

Who Receives This Housing

63% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

5% of subsidized households are minority

18% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

55% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

173(9.3% of civilian adults)