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.

Monroe, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

10,587

Median Agei

42.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.9%9,409

Hispanic/Latino

7.8%830

Asian

1.2%132

Two or More

1%103

Black

0.7%72

Other

0.3%36

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5%392

High School Diploma

25.3%1,971

Some College (<1 yr)

7.8%604

Some College (1+ yr)

15.2%1,182

Associate's Degree

10.8%839

Bachelor's Degree

19.7%1,535

Master's Degree

4.4%340

Professional Degree

2.3%180

Doctorate

0.9%72

HS or Higher

91.5%

BA or Higher

27.3%

Graduate+

7.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$195,300

Median Renti

$862

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

63.1%3,252

Renter-Occupied

36.9%1,905

Total Units

5,349

Homeownership

63.1%

Vacancy Rate

3.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.5%211

$50K–$100K

5%163

$100K–$150K

17.1%557

$150K–$200K

24.3%789

$200K–$300K

33.4%1,087

$300K–$500K

11.7%379

$500K–$1M

1.8%59

$1M+

0.2%7

Rent Distribution

Under $500

246

$500–$750

255

$750–$1,000

778

$1,000–$1,250

335

$1,250–$1,500

155

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

1.7%91

2010–2019

2.4%128

2000–2009

4.9%262

1990–1999

7.3%388

1980–1989

9.5%506

1970–1979

18.2%972

1960–1969

14.3%765

1950–1959

11.5%617

1940–1949

5.9%314

1939 or earlier

24.4%1,306

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

77.4%3,990

Electricity

18.6%958

Fuel Oil

1.6%85

No Fuel

1.3%69

Bottled/LP Gas

0.9%46

Wood

0.2%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$69,334

Mean Household Incomei

$83,581

Per Capita Incomei

$42,330

Poverty Ratei

8.8%

Unemploymenti

4.3%

Labor Forcei

5,662

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.3%169

$10K–$15K

3.1%161

$15K–$20K

2.8%144

$20K–$25K

5.2%270

$25K–$30K

4.5%233

$30K–$35K

5.4%277

$35K–$40K

4.3%223

$40K–$45K

3.4%175

$45K–$50K

4.6%236

$50K–$60K

7.4%381

$60K–$75K

11.1%574

$75K–$100K

16.2%834

$100K–$125K

8.5%440

$125K–$150K

7.7%395

$150K–$200K

7.5%386

$200K+

5%259

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

136

Residentsi

182

Avg. Tenant Renti

$429/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

3 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing85 homes100% occupied$415/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers18 homes68% occupied$403/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 833 homes89% occupied$479/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $69,334/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $21K/yr

71.4%

Very low income$21K–$35K/yr

23.6%

Low income$35K–$55K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

74% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

3.3% of subsidized households are minority

35.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

54.8% 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

3993.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

281

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,382

Avg. Commutei

18.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,419

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

511(6.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.7%Insured

4.3%Uninsured

Monroe, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026