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.

Menasha, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

18,273

Median Agei

37.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

78.8%14,393

Hispanic/Latino

12.3%2,255

Two or More

3.4%624

Asian

2.9%529

Black

1.5%278

Other

0.5%99

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.5%95

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.7%581

High School Diploma

24.8%3,035

Some College (<1 yr)

7.4%904

Some College (1+ yr)

17.1%2,090

Associate's Degree

13.7%1,679

Bachelor's Degree

17.9%2,196

Master's Degree

6.5%802

Professional Degree

0.6%76

Doctorate

0.7%81

HS or Higher

93.4%

BA or Higher

25.8%

Graduate+

7.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$191,800

Median Renti

$903

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

64.3%5,225

Renter-Occupied

35.7%2,898

Total Units

8,518

Homeownership

64.3%

Vacancy Rate

4.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.5%390

$50K–$100K

5.6%291

$100K–$150K

16.4%859

$150K–$200K

24.2%1,265

$200K–$300K

22.8%1,189

$300K–$500K

19%993

$500K–$1M

4.2%220

$1M+

0.3%18

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$64,698

Mean Household Incomei

$80,611

Per Capita Incomei

$36,055

Poverty Ratei

12%

Unemploymenti

3.2%

Labor Forcei

10,160

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.4%354

$10K–$15K

2.9%236

$15K–$20K

2.7%221

$20K–$25K

5.6%454

$25K–$30K

4.8%387

$30K–$35K

5.2%421

$35K–$40K

4%321

$40K–$45K

5%407

$45K–$50K

3%244

$50K–$60K

8.5%693

$60K–$75K

10.3%834

$75K–$100K

13.4%1,088

$100K–$125K

12.6%1,027

$125K–$150K

5.8%471

$150K–$200K

7.2%588

$200K+

4.6%377

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

215

Residentsi

351

Avg. Tenant Renti

$466/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

18 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing48 homes98% occupied$599/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers54 homes83% occupied$497/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8113 homes87% occupied$395/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $64,698/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

73.9%

Very low income$19K–$32K/yr

19.8%

Low income$32K–$52K/yr

5.9%

Moderate / aboveOver $52K/yr

0.4%

Who Receives This Housing

69.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

16.2% of subsidized households are minority

36.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

41.1% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,2096.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

410

China

104

India

Guatemala

Canada

United Kingdom

Germany

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

9,711

Avg. Commutei

21.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

9,759

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

806(5.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.6%Insured

4.4%Uninsured