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Schofield, WI

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

2,120population

38.7median age

This community is a community of 2,120 with a median age of 38.7. The population is predominantly White (77.2%) with a significant Asian community (8.5%). Median household income is $65,583. 96.5% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 26.1% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 57.9%, with a median home value of $154,000.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

77.2%1,637

Asian

8.5%181

Hispanic/Latino

7.4%157

Two or More

6.8%145

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.9%71

High School Diploma

31.2%450

Some College (<1 yr)

6.9%99

Some College (1+ yr)

14.2%205

Associate's Degree

13.2%190

Bachelor's Degree

21.4%309

Master's Degree

3.7%53

Professional Degree

0.4%6

Doctorate

0.6%9

HS or Higher

96.5%

BA or Higher

26.1%

Graduate+

4.7%

Housingi

$154,000median home value

$926median rent

57.9%homeownership

1,146total units

8.2%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 57.9%

Renter 42.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.1%37

$50K–$100K

14.6%89

$100K–$150K

26.4%161

$150K–$200K

25%152

$200K–$300K

16.7%102

$300K–$500K

7.2%44

$500K–$1M

2.8%17

$1M+

1.1%7

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

120

$750–$1,000

107

$1,000–$1,250

132

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

1.3%15

2010–2019

2.4%27

2000–2009

9.2%105

1990–1999

1.8%21

1980–1989

3.8%43

1970–1979

11.6%133

1960–1969

17.4%199

1950–1959

17.5%201

1940–1949

9.7%111

1939 or earlier

25.4%291

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

76.5%805

Electricity

17.4%183

Bottled/LP Gas

3.9%41

Other

1.1%12

Fuel Oil

1%11

Household Economyi

$65,583median household income

$42,967per capita income

8%poverty rate

5.5%unemployment

1,204labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.2%76

$10K–$15K

0.7%7

$15K–$20K

4.5%47

$20K–$25K

2.8%29

$25K–$30K

3.6%38

$30K–$35K

2.5%26

$35K–$40K

1.1%12

$40K–$45K

5.9%62

$45K–$50K

3.4%36

$50K–$60K

8.7%91

$60K–$75K

18.1%190

$75K–$100K

19.5%205

$100K–$125K

11.2%118

$125K–$150K

1.1%12

$150K–$200K

2.9%31

$200K+

6.8%72

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

$483/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

11 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers19 homes72% occupied$553/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 816 homes86% occupied$399/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $65,583/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

67.8%

Very low income$20K–$33K/yr

32.2%

Who Receives This Housing

67.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

22.7% of subsidized households are minority

31.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

39.9% 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

1065%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Philippines

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,132

Avg. Commutei

16.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,138

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

132(7.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.1%Insured

4.9%Uninsured

Schofield, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026