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.

Germantown, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,825

Median Agei

40.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

94%5,474

Two or More

3.4%200

Hispanic/Latino

2.6%151

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.8%69

High School Diploma

32.5%1,254

Some College (<1 yr)

4.3%167

Some College (1+ yr)

17.1%661

Associate's Degree

14.1%544

Bachelor's Degree

16.1%622

Master's Degree

10.4%401

Professional Degree

1%38

Doctorate

0.9%33

HS or Higher

98.1%

BA or Higher

28.3%

Graduate+

12.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$205,900

Median Renti

$1,004

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

82.3%1,892

Renter-Occupied

17.7%408

Total Units

2,300

Homeownership

82.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

3%56

$50K–$100K

2.4%45

$100K–$150K

16.9%320

$150K–$200K

25.5%483

$200K–$300K

31.2%590

$300K–$500K

17.8%336

$500K–$1M

2.5%47

$1M+

0.8%15

Rent Distribution

Under $500

100

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

129

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

3%68

2010–2019

6.4%148

2000–2009

15.1%348

1990–1999

7.3%169

1980–1989

1.6%36

1970–1979

21.3%490

1960–1969

14.1%325

1950–1959

14.3%328

1940–1949

2.3%52

1939 or earlier

14.6%336

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

73%1,680

Electricity

21.8%501

Bottled/LP Gas

3.3%75

Fuel Oil

1%22

Wood

0.7%16

Other

0.3%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$90,125

Mean Household Incomei

$97,376

Per Capita Incomei

$38,884

Poverty Ratei

7.5%

Unemploymenti

6.8%

Labor Forcei

3,220

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.7%62

$10K–$15K

4.2%97

$15K–$20K

7.1%163

$20K–$25K

1.6%36

$25K–$30K

2.5%57

$30K–$35K

0.7%16

$35K–$40K

1.6%37

$40K–$45K

4.9%112

$45K–$50K

2.1%48

$50K–$60K

8.5%196

$60K–$75K

4%92

$75K–$100K

14.8%340

$100K–$125K

15.9%366

$125K–$150K

11.4%262

$150K–$200K

11.6%266

$200K+

6.5%150

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

152

Avg. Tenant Renti

$377/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

13 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing25 homes100% occupied$363/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers14 homes84% occupied$271/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC23 homes98% occupied$458/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $90,125/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $27K/yr

68.6%

Very low income$27K–$45K/yr

29.8%

Moderate / aboveOver $72K/yr

1.6%

Who Receives This Housing

88.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

38.5% of subsidized households are minority

5.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

52.1% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,705

Avg. Commutei

23.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,981

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

419(9.7% of civilian adults)