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.

Cudahy, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

17,853

Median Agei

42.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

77.9%13,903

Hispanic/Latino

11.4%2,035

Two or More

5.2%927

Black

2.8%493

Asian

2%364

Other

0.6%111

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%12

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.9%534

High School Diploma

30.4%4,173

Some College (<1 yr)

8%1,093

Some College (1+ yr)

14.8%2,029

Associate's Degree

7.5%1,029

Bachelor's Degree

21.7%2,988

Master's Degree

5.8%799

Professional Degree

0.9%128

Doctorate

0.6%83

HS or Higher

93.6%

BA or Higher

29.1%

Graduate+

7.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$216,500

Median Renti

$1,028

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

61.4%5,204

Renter-Occupied

38.6%3,271

Total Units

8,834

Homeownership

61.4%

Vacancy Rate

4.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.5%236

$50K–$100K

1.7%90

$100K–$150K

4.6%237

$150K–$200K

28.7%1,496

$200K–$300K

48.3%2,511

$300K–$500K

9.9%516

$500K–$1M

2.1%110

$1M+

0.2%8

Rent Distribution

Under $500

193

$500–$750

425

$750–$1,000

874

$1,000–$1,250

1,149

$1,250–$1,500

435

$1,500–$2,000

153

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

1.3%117

2000–2009

3.6%316

1990–1999

7.8%687

1980–1989

3.4%301

1970–1979

13.9%1,224

1960–1969

24.7%2,179

1950–1959

17.8%1,575

1940–1949

5.2%455

1939 or earlier

22.4%1,980

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

78.2%6,629

Electricity

17%1,443

Bottled/LP Gas

2.2%190

Fuel Oil

0.8%70

Solar

0.6%50

No Fuel

0.6%47

Other

0.5%39

Wood

0.1%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$66,719

Mean Household Incomei

$80,423

Per Capita Incomei

$38,037

Poverty Ratei

11.4%

Unemploymenti

2.4%

Labor Forcei

9,409

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.5%468

$10K–$15K

3.3%277

$15K–$20K

3.8%325

$20K–$25K

2.9%247

$25K–$30K

4.6%388

$30K–$35K

5.1%429

$35K–$40K

2.3%194

$40K–$45K

1.9%162

$45K–$50K

3.7%313

$50K–$60K

10.3%874

$60K–$75K

14.4%1,219

$75K–$100K

16.7%1,417

$100K–$125K

9.6%814

$125K–$150K

3.8%326

$150K–$200K

7.4%626

$200K+

4.7%396

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

322

Residentsi

387

Avg. Tenant Renti

$407/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

30 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers87 homes88% occupied$402/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8202 homes91% occupied$408/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC33 homes97% occupied$416/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $66,719/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

82.6%

Very low income$20K–$33K/yr

16.6%

Low income$33K–$53K/yr

0.8%

Who Receives This Housing

69% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

34.1% of subsidized households are minority

25.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

76% 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

1,2276.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

193

Philippines

132

Poland

United Kingdom

India

Germany

Korea

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

9,109

Avg. Commutei

23.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

9,181

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

999(6.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.5%Insured

3.5%Uninsured