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.

Delafield, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

7,202

Median Agei

46.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

87%6,269

Hispanic/Latino

5.3%380

Two or More

3.6%261

Asian

2%142

Black

1.9%140

Other

0.1%6

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.7%85

High School Diploma

11.2%573

Some College (<1 yr)

4.2%216

Some College (1+ yr)

10%511

Associate's Degree

11.5%588

Bachelor's Degree

38.2%1,945

Master's Degree

14.7%747

Professional Degree

3.7%189

Doctorate

3.8%192

HS or Higher

99%

BA or Higher

60.3%

Graduate+

22.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$555,800

Median Renti

$1,457

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

61.7%1,981

Renter-Occupied

38.3%1,228

Total Units

3,445

Homeownership

61.7%

Vacancy Rate

6.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.7%54

$150K–$200K

1.2%23

$200K–$300K

12.4%245

$300K–$500K

27.8%550

$500K–$1M

41.9%831

$1M+

14%278

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

236

$1,250–$1,500

281

$1,500–$2,000

377

$2,000+

173

Year Built

2020 or later

1%36

2010–2019

10.7%367

2000–2009

14.5%500

1990–1999

18.6%641

1980–1989

10.7%368

1970–1979

15.8%543

1960–1969

8%274

1950–1959

9.5%328

1940–1949

3.9%134

1939 or earlier

7.4%254

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

65.2%2,091

Electricity

31.5%1,012

Bottled/LP Gas

1.5%48

Fuel Oil

1.1%35

Other

0.5%16

Wood

0.2%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$94,806

Mean Household Incomei

$163,860

Per Capita Incomei

$73,731

Poverty Ratei

5.7%

Unemploymenti

1.5%

Labor Forcei

3,942

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.3%105

$10K–$15K

1.3%41

$15K–$20K

1.4%45

$20K–$25K

3.6%116

$25K–$30K

3.8%121

$30K–$35K

2.8%89

$35K–$40K

1.3%41

$40K–$45K

1.3%43

$45K–$50K

1.2%37

$50K–$60K

9.9%318

$60K–$75K

7.7%248

$75K–$100K

14.1%451

$100K–$125K

7.7%246

$125K–$150K

6.4%205

$150K–$200K

8.9%287

$200K+

25.4%816

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

113

Residentsi

150

Avg. Tenant Renti

$463/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

51 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers37 homes65% occupied$586/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 876 homes90% occupied$403/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $94,806/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $28K/yr

74.3%

Very low income$28K–$47K/yr

23.7%

Low income$47K–$76K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

83.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

8.1% of subsidized households are minority

33.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

51.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

249(4.3% of civilian adults)