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.

Waterford, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,692

Median Agei

46.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.2%5,023

Two or More

6.1%347

Hispanic/Latino

3.8%218

Black

1.3%73

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%23

Other

0.1%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.4%183

High School Diploma

31.1%1,293

Some College (<1 yr)

9.7%404

Some College (1+ yr)

11.3%468

Associate's Degree

11.7%484

Bachelor's Degree

18.8%781

Master's Degree

8.5%352

Professional Degree

0.2%10

Doctorate

0.7%29

HS or Higher

96.4%

BA or Higher

28.2%

Graduate+

9.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$329,800

Median Renti

$1,374

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

78.4%1,931

Renter-Occupied

21.6%532

Total Units

2,609

Homeownership

78.4%

Vacancy Rate

5.6%

Home Values

$50K–$100K

2.1%41

$100K–$150K

5.3%102

$150K–$200K

15.6%301

$200K–$300K

18%347

$300K–$500K

51.8%1,000

$500K–$1M

7.3%140

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

143

$1,500–$2,000

179

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

4.1%106

2010–2019

6.7%175

2000–2009

20.7%541

1990–1999

22.8%595

1980–1989

11.8%308

1970–1979

7.9%205

1960–1969

3.4%89

1950–1959

8.7%228

1940–1949

2.8%73

1939 or earlier

11.1%289

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

77%1,896

Electricity

19.4%477

Bottled/LP Gas

1.6%39

Coal

0.9%21

No Fuel

0.8%20

Wood

0.4%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$82,404

Mean Household Incomei

$101,804

Per Capita Incomei

$45,404

Poverty Ratei

3.8%

Unemploymenti

2.1%

Labor Forcei

3,310

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.4%59

$10K–$15K

0.4%9

$15K–$20K

4.1%100

$20K–$25K

1.3%31

$25K–$30K

6.7%164

$30K–$35K

4.7%115

$35K–$40K

0.5%12

$40K–$45K

3%73

$45K–$50K

2.6%65

$50K–$60K

3.5%85

$60K–$75K

14.4%354

$75K–$100K

17.1%422

$100K–$125K

6.3%156

$125K–$150K

8.4%206

$150K–$200K

20.5%505

$200K+

4.3%107

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

$402/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers4 homes

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

Project Based Section 824 homes97% occupied$402/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $82,404/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $25K/yr

70%

Very low income$25K–$41K/yr

26%

Low income$41K–$66K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

52% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

4% of subsidized households are minority

48% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

78% 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

1172.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Canada

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,194

Avg. Commutei

25.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,229

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

288(6.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.2%Insured

2.8%Uninsured