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.

Delavan, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,689

Median Agei

38.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

75%6,516

Hispanic/Latino

21.8%1,893

Black

1.4%125

Two or More

0.9%79

Other

0.7%63

Asian

0.1%13

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.5%392

High School Diploma

31.2%1,876

Some College (<1 yr)

6.2%372

Some College (1+ yr)

14.5%874

Associate's Degree

9.6%579

Bachelor's Degree

17.4%1,045

Master's Degree

5.7%345

Professional Degree

0.7%43

Doctorate

0.1%9

HS or Higher

91.9%

BA or Higher

23.9%

Graduate+

6.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$218,800

Median Renti

$1,094

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

59.1%2,335

Renter-Occupied

40.9%1,617

Total Units

4,235

Homeownership

59.1%

Vacancy Rate

6.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

3%71

$50K–$100K

1.7%40

$100K–$150K

11.8%276

$150K–$200K

26%608

$200K–$300K

38.2%892

$300K–$500K

19.2%448

Rent Distribution

Under $500

175

$500–$750

102

$750–$1,000

329

$1,000–$1,250

499

$1,250–$1,500

310

$1,500–$2,000

125

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

4.7%199

2000–2009

11.1%468

1990–1999

13.7%582

1980–1989

5.8%245

1970–1979

12.3%519

1960–1969

11.5%486

1950–1959

10.6%451

1940–1949

6%255

1939 or earlier

24.3%1,030

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

79.4%3,138

Electricity

18.2%721

Bottled/LP Gas

1.7%67

No Fuel

0.4%14

Wood

0.3%12

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$65,357

Mean Household Incomei

$79,540

Per Capita Incomei

$36,221

Poverty Ratei

10.1%

Unemploymenti

3.3%

Labor Forcei

5,035

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.6%180

$10K–$15K

4.4%172

$15K–$20K

2.8%111

$20K–$25K

5.4%213

$25K–$30K

2.4%93

$30K–$35K

5.2%207

$35K–$40K

3.5%140

$40K–$45K

4.2%165

$45K–$50K

6.1%243

$50K–$60K

8.8%347

$60K–$75K

9.7%382

$75K–$100K

12.1%477

$100K–$125K

11.9%469

$125K–$150K

8.4%332

$150K–$200K

7%277

$200K+

3.6%144

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

273

Residentsi

389

Avg. Tenant Renti

$472/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

9 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers120 homes77% occupied$553/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8154 homes91% occupied$409/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $65,357/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

78.1%

Very low income$20K–$33K/yr

20.5%

Low income$33K–$52K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $52K/yr

0.4%

Who Receives This Housing

68.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

21.1% of subsidized households are minority

34.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

46.7% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

468(6.5% of civilian adults)