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.

Paddock Lake, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,947

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90.8%2,676

Hispanic/Latino

4.7%139

Two or More

3.1%92

Asian

0.7%21

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.6%19

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.7%80

High School Diploma

21.7%465

Some College (<1 yr)

13.4%286

Some College (1+ yr)

16.6%356

Associate's Degree

8%172

Bachelor's Degree

22.2%476

Master's Degree

6.4%137

Professional Degree

1.2%26

Doctorate

0.7%15

HS or Higher

94%

BA or Higher

30.5%

Graduate+

8.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$255,700

Median Renti

$1,283

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

82.8%1,078

Renter-Occupied

17.2%224

Total Units

1,389

Homeownership

82.8%

Vacancy Rate

6.3%

Home Values

$50K–$100K

0.7%8

$100K–$150K

4%43

$150K–$200K

24.8%267

$200K–$300K

41.6%448

$300K–$500K

20.1%217

$500K–$1M

8.3%90

$1M+

0.5%5

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

5.6%78

2010–2019

0.9%13

2000–2009

9.9%138

1990–1999

8.6%120

1980–1989

8.4%116

1970–1979

20.3%282

1960–1969

6.4%89

1950–1959

24.7%343

1940–1949

4.5%63

1939 or earlier

10.6%147

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

84.6%1,101

Electricity

9.8%128

No Fuel

3.3%43

Fuel Oil

1.2%16

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%14

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$87,800

Mean Household Incomei

$122,198

Per Capita Incomei

$53,127

Poverty Ratei

2.9%

Unemploymenti

2.5%

Labor Forcei

1,752

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

0.5%7

$10K–$15K

2.8%37

$15K–$20K

1.6%21

$20K–$25K

5.2%68

$25K–$30K

3%39

$30K–$35K

2.2%28

$35K–$40K

1.1%14

$40K–$45K

0.5%6

$45K–$50K

1.2%16

$50K–$60K

9.4%123

$60K–$75K

9.2%120

$75K–$100K

19.1%249

$100K–$125K

9.7%126

$125K–$150K

13.7%179

$150K–$200K

9.2%120

$200K+

11.4%149

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 Vouchers4 homes

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

Project Based Section 83 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1023.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Poland

China

India

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,699

Avg. Commutei

32.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,701

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

149(6.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.8%Insured

3.2%Uninsured