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Mineral Point, WI

CSAMadison-Janesville-Beloit MSAMadison#25/57 Population

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

2,559population

42.4median age

This community is a community of 2,559 with a median age of 42.4. The population is predominantly White (91.2%) with a significant Two or More community (5.4%). Median household income is $81,000. 95.6% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 30.4% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 69.2%, with a median home value of $212,200.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

91.2%2,334

Two or More

5.4%139

Hispanic/Latino

2.2%57

Other

1.1%29

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.1%20

High School Diploma

26.6%465

Some College (<1 yr)

6.4%111

Some College (1+ yr)

13.6%237

Associate's Degree

17.5%306

Bachelor's Degree

22%384

Master's Degree

7.1%124

Professional Degree

1%18

Doctorate

0.2%4

HS or Higher

95.6%

BA or Higher

30.4%

Graduate+

8.4%

Housingi

$212,200median home value

$877median rent

69.2%homeownership

1,143total units

1.7%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 69.2%

Renter 30.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.3%41

$50K–$100K

3.5%27

$100K–$150K

11.3%88

$150K–$200K

26.6%207

$200K–$300K

26.2%204

$300K–$500K

21.1%164

$500K–$1M

6%47

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

4.5%51

2000–2009

7.4%85

1990–1999

5.4%62

1980–1989

8.3%95

1970–1979

9.3%106

1960–1969

3.2%37

1950–1959

12%137

1940–1949

3.6%41

1939 or earlier

46.3%529

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

74.6%838

Electricity

16.1%181

Wood

3.8%43

Bottled/LP Gas

3.4%38

Other

1.4%16

No Fuel

0.7%8

Household Economyi

$81,000median household income

$39,705per capita income

3.5%poverty rate

0.8%unemployment

1,353labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.2%47

$10K–$15K

1.4%16

$15K–$20K

0.6%7

$20K–$25K

3%34

$25K–$30K

9.4%106

$30K–$35K

3.2%36

$35K–$40K

4.7%53

$40K–$45K

2.5%28

$45K–$50K

3.3%37

$50K–$60K

4.9%55

$60K–$75K

9.8%110

$75K–$100K

18.1%203

$100K–$125K

11.4%128

$125K–$150K

8.8%99

$150K–$200K

6.9%77

$200K+

7.8%88

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

Avg. Tenant Renti

$397/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers10 homes

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

Project Based Section 823 homes96% occupied$397/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $81,000/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $24K/yr

91%

Very low income$24K–$41K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

61% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

4% of subsidized households are minority

57% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

52% 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

100.4%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,342

Avg. Commutei

22.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,342

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

168(8.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.8%Insured

3.2%Uninsured