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.

Windsor Heights, IA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,143

Median Agei

41.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

81.4%4,185

Black

5.6%286

Asian

4.7%241

Hispanic/Latino

4.3%220

Two or More

4.1%210

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.1%79

High School Diploma

17.7%677

Some College (<1 yr)

6.5%250

Some College (1+ yr)

14.9%569

Associate's Degree

11.6%445

Bachelor's Degree

31.6%1,209

Master's Degree

9.8%375

Professional Degree

2.6%98

Doctorate

1.9%74

HS or Higher

98.7%

BA or Higher

45.9%

Graduate+

14.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$267,900

Median Renti

$1,498

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

78.7%1,754

Renter-Occupied

21.3%475

Total Units

2,411

Homeownership

78.7%

Vacancy Rate

7.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.4%42

$50K–$100K

0.7%12

$100K–$150K

4.2%73

$150K–$200K

14.6%256

$200K–$300K

43.7%767

$300K–$500K

33.5%587

$500K–$1M

1%17

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

132

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

130

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

5.8%141

2000–2009

1.5%37

1990–1999

0.4%9

1980–1989

1.3%31

1970–1979

11.2%269

1960–1969

29.1%702

1950–1959

32.1%774

1940–1949

8.4%202

1939 or earlier

10.2%246

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

76.6%1,708

Electricity

18.6%414

Wood

2.7%60

Bottled/LP Gas

2.1%47

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$91,707

Mean Household Incomei

$113,038

Per Capita Incomei

$49,398

Poverty Ratei

6.2%

Unemploymenti

1.4%

Labor Forcei

2,580

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.9%64

$10K–$15K

1.2%26

$15K–$20K

1.1%24

$20K–$25K

1.3%28

$25K–$30K

1%23

$30K–$35K

4.2%94

$35K–$40K

1.4%32

$40K–$45K

6.8%151

$45K–$50K

2.7%60

$50K–$60K

7.8%174

$60K–$75K

9.2%205

$75K–$100K

12.4%276

$100K–$125K

10.4%231

$125K–$150K

12.3%274

$150K–$200K

15.9%355

$200K+

9.5%212

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 Vouchers8 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

4328.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,544

Avg. Commutei

14.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,544

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

449(11.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.4%Insured

1.6%Uninsured