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.

St. Francis, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

9,004

Median Agei

54.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

77.7%6,995

Hispanic/Latino

11.6%1,043

Black

6.6%591

Two or More

2.2%200

Asian

1.4%127

Other

0.5%48

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.8%216

High School Diploma

29%2,225

Some College (<1 yr)

7.2%551

Some College (1+ yr)

15.8%1,212

Associate's Degree

8.2%632

Bachelor's Degree

22.1%1,701

Master's Degree

7.1%543

Professional Degree

0.3%20

Doctorate

1.3%97

HS or Higher

93.7%

BA or Higher

30.7%

Graduate+

8.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$234,500

Median Renti

$1,004

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

54.6%2,835

Renter-Occupied

45.4%2,362

Total Units

5,495

Homeownership

54.6%

Vacancy Rate

5.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.3%93

$50K–$100K

1.7%48

$100K–$150K

5.6%159

$150K–$200K

26%738

$200K–$300K

39.6%1,123

$300K–$500K

17.2%488

$500K–$1M

6.6%186

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

319

$750–$1,000

725

$1,000–$1,250

316

$1,250–$1,500

561

$1,500–$2,000

108

$2,000+

160

Year Built

2020 or later

1.1%60

2010–2019

9.2%504

2000–2009

12%657

1990–1999

6.1%334

1980–1989

7.9%432

1970–1979

6.6%364

1960–1969

9.4%516

1950–1959

23.8%1,306

1940–1949

10.3%566

1939 or earlier

13.8%756

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

67.6%3,513

Electricity

31.2%1,622

Bottled/LP Gas

0.9%45

Wood

0.2%9

Solar

0.1%4

Other

0.1%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$57,368

Mean Household Incomei

$86,743

Per Capita Incomei

$50,910

Poverty Ratei

16.9%

Unemploymenti

2.9%

Labor Forcei

4,500

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

10.2%532

$10K–$15K

6.7%348

$15K–$20K

2.6%135

$20K–$25K

5.4%280

$25K–$30K

1.6%82

$30K–$35K

1.6%81

$35K–$40K

3.6%186

$40K–$45K

4.6%239

$45K–$50K

4.5%232

$50K–$60K

11.4%593

$60K–$75K

7.9%410

$75K–$100K

8.6%448

$100K–$125K

9.7%505

$125K–$150K

5.7%295

$150K–$200K

6.1%318

$200K+

9.9%513

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

106

Residentsi

107

Avg. Tenant Renti

$370/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

17 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers57 homes88% occupied$368/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 849 homes97% occupied$372/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $57,368/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

84%

Very low income$17K–$29K/yr

16%

Who Receives This Housing

73.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

27.5% of subsidized households are minority

58.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

79.8% 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

3844.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

India

Philippines

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,352

Avg. Commutei

22 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,370

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

579(7.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.9%Insured

2.1%Uninsured

St. Francis, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026