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.

Summit, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,114

Median Agei

50.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90.4%4,622

Two or More

5.2%267

Hispanic/Latino

2.7%140

Other

0.8%41

Asian

0.7%34

Black

0.2%10

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.8%107

High School Diploma

15.1%576

Some College (<1 yr)

2.1%82

Some College (1+ yr)

14.5%552

Associate's Degree

10.4%395

Bachelor's Degree

35.2%1,342

Master's Degree

14%534

Professional Degree

3.8%144

Doctorate

1.3%50

HS or Higher

99.1%

BA or Higher

54.3%

Graduate+

19.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$232,600

Median Renti

$1,137

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

60.9%2,260

Renter-Occupied

39.1%1,449

Total Units

4,063

Homeownership

60.9%

Vacancy Rate

8.7%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$61,863

Mean Household Incomei

$96,555

Per Capita Incomei

$33,359

Poverty Ratei

11.2%

Unemploymenti

5.5%

Labor Forcei

5,012

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.2%193

$10K–$15K

2%76

$15K–$20K

3.4%125

$20K–$25K

5.7%213

$25K–$30K

4.1%153

$30K–$35K

9%333

$35K–$40K

3.9%143

$40K–$45K

3%113

$45K–$50K

4.5%167

$50K–$60K

7%261

$60K–$75K

10.3%381

$75K–$100K

9.8%362

$100K–$125K

10.2%379

$125K–$150K

8%297

$150K–$200K

5.5%203

$200K+

8.4%310

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

108

Avg. Tenant Renti

$450/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

27 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing63 homes87% occupied$462/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers16 homes93% occupied$405/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $61,863/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

78.2%

Very low income$19K–$31K/yr

14.6%

Low income$31K–$49K/yr

7.2%

Who Receives This Housing

64.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

95.2% of subsidized households are minority

37% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

88.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

156(1.9% of civilian adults)