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.

Elkhorn, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

10,221

Median Agei

37.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

79.2%8,099

Hispanic/Latino

14.5%1,482

Two or More

3.8%387

Black

1.3%133

Asian

1.1%110

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%10

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.3%233

High School Diploma

25.3%1,779

Some College (<1 yr)

8.3%584

Some College (1+ yr)

16.2%1,142

Associate's Degree

8.9%627

Bachelor's Degree

21.9%1,544

Master's Degree

6.4%453

Professional Degree

0.7%52

Doctorate

1.1%74

HS or Higher

92.1%

BA or Higher

30.1%

Graduate+

8.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$273,600

Median Renti

$1,034

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

54.8%2,304

Renter-Occupied

45.2%1,903

Total Units

4,264

Homeownership

54.8%

Vacancy Rate

1.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

3%69

$50K–$100K

1.2%28

$100K–$150K

2.5%58

$150K–$200K

11.2%258

$200K–$300K

43.2%996

$300K–$500K

35%807

$500K–$1M

3.8%88

Rent Distribution

Under $500

120

$500–$750

104

$750–$1,000

666

$1,000–$1,250

353

$1,250–$1,500

187

$1,500–$2,000

389

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.7%73

2010–2019

6.5%277

2000–2009

21.7%924

1990–1999

20.4%870

1980–1989

8%340

1970–1979

6.8%289

1960–1969

9.2%391

1950–1959

7.6%322

1940–1949

4.2%180

1939 or earlier

14%598

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

79.2%3,334

Electricity

19.2%807

No Fuel

0.9%38

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%28

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$77,649

Mean Household Incomei

$102,521

Per Capita Incomei

$42,858

Poverty Ratei

7.4%

Unemploymenti

1.3%

Labor Forcei

5,861

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.5%191

$10K–$15K

3.7%156

$15K–$20K

0.5%22

$20K–$25K

2.5%107

$25K–$30K

5.9%249

$30K–$35K

4.3%181

$35K–$40K

2%84

$40K–$45K

2.7%115

$45K–$50K

3.3%138

$50K–$60K

4.4%185

$60K–$75K

14.8%623

$75K–$100K

14.5%611

$100K–$125K

11.1%469

$125K–$150K

8.7%364

$150K–$200K

5.9%247

$200K+

11.1%465

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

238

Residentsi

264

Avg. Tenant Renti

$348/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

2 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers19 homes79% occupied$272/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 859 homes94% occupied$373/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $77,649/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $23K/yr

85.9%

Very low income$23K–$39K/yr

14.1%

Who Receives This Housing

60.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

17.6% of subsidized households are minority

44.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

48.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

443(5.5% of civilian adults)