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.

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Spooner, WI

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

2,278population

52.3median age

This community is a community of 2,278 with a median age of 52.3. The population is predominantly White (85.7%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (7.3%). Median household income is $44,737. 90.4% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 22.9% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 56.8%, with a median home value of $165,500.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

85.7%1,953

Hispanic/Latino

7.3%167

Two or More

4.1%94

Asian

1.8%42

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.9%21

Black

0%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5%83

High School Diploma

33.1%547

Some College (<1 yr)

10.6%176

Some College (1+ yr)

7.9%131

Associate's Degree

10.8%179

Bachelor's Degree

18.3%302

Master's Degree

3.2%53

Professional Degree

1.1%19

Doctorate

0.2%4

HS or Higher

90.4%

BA or Higher

22.9%

Graduate+

4.6%

Housingi

$165,500median home value

$763median rent

56.8%homeownership

1,168total units

7%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 56.8%

Renter 43.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

11.3%70

$50K–$100K

11.8%73

$100K–$150K

18%111

$150K–$200K

22.9%141

$200K–$300K

22.4%138

$300K–$500K

12.3%76

$500K–$1M

1.3%8

Rent Distribution

Under $500

105

$500–$750

108

$750–$1,000

162

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

1.2%14

2010–2019

0.6%7

2000–2009

8%93

1990–1999

10.9%127

1980–1989

7.1%83

1970–1979

24.1%281

1960–1969

4.1%48

1950–1959

14.2%166

1940–1949

10.9%127

1939 or earlier

19%222

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

71.1%772

Electricity

22.2%241

Bottled/LP Gas

2%22

No Fuel

1.9%21

Fuel Oil

1%11

Other

1%11

Wood

0.7%8

Household Economyi

$44,737median household income

$30,963per capita income

20.8%poverty rate

9.9%unemployment

996labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.4%80

$10K–$15K

10.8%117

$15K–$20K

5.9%64

$20K–$25K

4.7%51

$25K–$30K

4%43

$30K–$35K

12.8%139

$35K–$40K

2.9%32

$40K–$45K

1.7%19

$45K–$50K

3.3%36

$50K–$60K

10.3%112

$60K–$75K

7.5%81

$75K–$100K

11.3%123

$100K–$125K

6.1%66

$125K–$150K

4.4%48

$150K–$200K

3.8%41

$200K+

3.1%34

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

102

Avg. Tenant Renti

$381/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

21 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing40 homes98% occupied$400/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers15 homes71% occupied$387/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 829 homes94% occupied$352/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC8 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $44,737/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $13K/yr

63.2%

Very low income$13K–$22K/yr

26.8%

Low income$22K–$36K/yr

10%

Who Receives This Housing

66.4% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

2.9% of subsidized households are minority

38.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

60.5% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

703.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Mexico

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

891

Avg. Commutei

18 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

897

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

94(5.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93%Insured

7%Uninsured

Spooner, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026