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.

Elm Grove, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,459

Median Agei

44.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

91%5,878

Two or More

3.8%244

Hispanic/Latino

2.9%189

Asian

1.6%104

Other

0.6%36

Black

0.1%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.6%27

High School Diploma

7.9%349

Some College (<1 yr)

2.1%92

Some College (1+ yr)

10.8%474

Associate's Degree

3.2%143

Bachelor's Degree

43.2%1,904

Master's Degree

20.6%908

Professional Degree

6.3%277

Doctorate

4.5%198

HS or Higher

99.2%

BA or Higher

74.6%

Graduate+

31.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$510,400

Median Renti

$1,900

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

88.5%2,008

Renter-Occupied

11.5%261

Total Units

2,446

Homeownership

88.5%

Vacancy Rate

7.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.4%8

$50K–$100K

0.8%16

$100K–$150K

1%20

$150K–$200K

4.1%83

$200K–$300K

8.9%178

$300K–$500K

33.6%674

$500K–$1M

41.7%838

$1M+

9.5%191

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$158,016

Mean Household Incomei

$204,464

Per Capita Incomei

$78,957

Poverty Ratei

4.4%

Unemploymenti

0.7%

Labor Forcei

3,146

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.5%56

$10K–$15K

0.4%9

$15K–$20K

1.5%35

$20K–$25K

0.4%9

$25K–$30K

1.2%27

$30K–$35K

1.8%40

$35K–$40K

2.2%51

$40K–$45K

1.2%27

$45K–$50K

1.7%38

$50K–$60K

2.2%51

$60K–$75K

7.3%165

$75K–$100K

8%182

$100K–$125K

9.2%209

$125K–$150K

7.8%176

$150K–$200K

19.3%439

$200K+

33.3%755

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 Vouchers10 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1752.7%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

Germany

China

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,073

Avg. Commutei

19.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,105

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

221(4.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

99.7%Insured

0.3%Uninsured