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.

Big Bend, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,291

Median Agei

42.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

94.4%1,219

Hispanic/Latino

4.9%63

Black

0.5%7

Two or More

0.2%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.7%33

High School Diploma

22.1%200

Some College (<1 yr)

7.2%65

Some College (1+ yr)

16.6%150

Associate's Degree

12.3%111

Bachelor's Degree

21.3%192

Master's Degree

9.6%87

Professional Degree

1.2%11

HS or Higher

94%

BA or Higher

32.1%

Graduate+

10.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$323,500

Median Renti

$1,125

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

91.1%494

Renter-Occupied

8.9%48

Total Units

551

Homeownership

91.1%

Vacancy Rate

1.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.6%8

$50K–$100K

0.6%3

$100K–$150K

3%15

$150K–$200K

4.9%24

$200K–$300K

34.4%170

$300K–$500K

34.6%171

$500K–$1M

20.2%100

$1M+

0.6%3

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%2

2010–2019

16.3%90

2000–2009

8.2%45

1990–1999

3.4%19

1980–1989

2.9%16

1970–1979

16.9%93

1960–1969

8.3%46

1950–1959

10.2%56

1940–1949

10.9%60

1939 or earlier

22.5%124

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

71.2%386

Electricity

12.9%70

Fuel Oil

12.9%70

Wood

1.8%10

Other

0.6%3

No Fuel

0.6%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$134,615

Mean Household Incomei

$134,102

Per Capita Incomei

$52,342

Poverty Ratei

3.2%

Unemploymenti

0.6%

Labor Forcei

684

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.5%8

$10K–$15K

1.1%6

$20K–$25K

1.7%9

$25K–$30K

1.5%8

$30K–$35K

3.7%20

$35K–$40K

6.1%33

$40K–$45K

1.1%6

$45K–$50K

2%11

$50K–$60K

6.8%37

$60K–$75K

6.5%35

$75K–$100K

7%38

$100K–$125K

7.4%40

$125K–$150K

20.3%110

$150K–$200K

15.3%83

$200K+

18.1%98

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes87% occupied

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

Who Receives This Housing

0% of subsidized households are minority

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

105(10.7% of civilian adults)