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Monona, WI

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

8,527population

43.7median age

This community is a community of 8,527 with a median age of 43.7. The population is predominantly White (85.7%) with a significant Two or More community (4.8%). Median household income is $87,773. 97.6% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 58.3% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 53.6%, with a median home value of $427,900.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

85.7%7,311

Two or More

4.8%412

Black

3.3%285

Asian

2.8%242

Hispanic/Latino

2.6%219

Other

0.7%58

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.8%173

High School Diploma

16.3%1,023

Some College (<1 yr)

3.1%193

Some College (1+ yr)

7.3%458

Associate's Degree

9.8%612

Bachelor's Degree

35.1%2,198

Master's Degree

16.1%1,008

Professional Degree

3.4%210

Doctorate

3.8%236

HS or Higher

97.6%

BA or Higher

58.3%

Graduate+

23.2%

Housingi

$427,900median home value

$1,275median rent

53.6%homeownership

4,341total units

4.2%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 53.6%

Renter 46.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.5%33

$50K–$100K

0.3%7

$150K–$200K

0.4%9

$200K–$300K

12.2%272

$300K–$500K

57.8%1,288

$500K–$1M

23.7%528

$1M+

4.2%93

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

361

$1,000–$1,250

407

$1,250–$1,500

239

$1,500–$2,000

403

$2,000+

326

Year Built

2020 or later

1.3%57

2010–2019

11.1%480

2000–2009

8.5%367

1990–1999

5.1%223

1980–1989

5.8%253

1970–1979

6.8%297

1960–1969

16.7%726

1950–1959

28.4%1,232

1940–1949

9.3%403

1939 or earlier

7%303

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

71.7%2,981

Electricity

23.1%959

Other

2.7%112

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%44

No Fuel

0.9%38

Fuel Oil

0.6%25

Household Economyi

$87,773median household income

$58,658per capita income

9.5%poverty rate

2.5%unemployment

4,688labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.5%105

$10K–$15K

4.6%190

$15K–$20K

2.4%101

$20K–$25K

2%84

$25K–$30K

4.3%179

$30K–$35K

2%83

$35K–$40K

4%166

$40K–$45K

1.8%75

$45K–$50K

4.2%174

$50K–$60K

6.4%267

$60K–$75K

7.4%309

$75K–$100K

12.9%538

$100K–$125K

11%459

$125K–$150K

10.9%452

$150K–$200K

10.6%441

$200K+

12.9%536

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

206

Residentsi

210

Avg. Tenant Renti

$411/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

2 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing9 homes

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers51 homes74% occupied$484/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8146 homes74% occupied$385/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $87,773/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $26K/yr

90.4%

Very low income$26K–$44K/yr

9.1%

Low income$44K–$70K/yr

0.5%

Who Receives This Housing

63.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

22.1% of subsidized households are minority

54.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

69% 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

4154.9%

By Region

Top Countries

India

Korea

Poland

United Kingdom

Mexico

Germany

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,550

Avg. Commutei

19.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,572

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

389(5.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.2%Insured

5.8%Uninsured

Monona, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026