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.

Edgerton, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,014

Median Agei

37.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

83.8%5,041

Two or More

7.2%432

Hispanic/Latino

6.2%372

Asian

1.5%90

Black

0.8%48

Other

0.5%31

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.7%336

High School Diploma

22.3%862

Some College (<1 yr)

5.9%227

Some College (1+ yr)

12.5%485

Associate's Degree

12%466

Bachelor's Degree

21.3%825

Master's Degree

7.2%280

Professional Degree

1.1%44

Doctorate

1.1%44

HS or Higher

92.3%

BA or Higher

30.8%

Graduate+

9.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$266,900

Median Renti

$961

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

62.4%1,467

Renter-Occupied

37.6%884

Total Units

2,570

Homeownership

62.4%

Vacancy Rate

8.5%

Home Values

$50K–$100K

0.4%6

$100K–$150K

6.1%89

$150K–$200K

24.2%355

$200K–$300K

35.5%521

$300K–$500K

26.3%386

$500K–$1M

7.5%110

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

239

$750–$1,000

186

$1,000–$1,250

214

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

136

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.1%27

2010–2019

6.6%169

2000–2009

18.7%480

1990–1999

7.7%198

1980–1989

2.7%69

1970–1979

13.5%347

1960–1969

11.7%300

1950–1959

6.8%175

1940–1949

8.3%213

1939 or earlier

23%592

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

62.3%1,464

Electricity

29.3%690

Bottled/LP Gas

3.2%75

Fuel Oil

2.3%53

Solar

1%24

Wood

0.9%22

No Fuel

0.7%17

Other

0.3%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$72,489

Mean Household Incomei

$89,717

Per Capita Incomei

$35,595

Poverty Ratei

8.5%

Unemploymenti

4.1%

Labor Forcei

2,951

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.9%69

$10K–$15K

0.7%16

$15K–$20K

0.7%17

$20K–$25K

10.3%243

$25K–$30K

6.9%162

$30K–$35K

2.6%60

$35K–$40K

3.3%77

$40K–$45K

1%23

$45K–$50K

3.7%87

$50K–$60K

7.4%175

$60K–$75K

11.7%275

$75K–$100K

15.7%369

$100K–$125K

7.8%184

$125K–$150K

8.5%201

$150K–$200K

9.3%218

$200K+

7.4%175

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

110

Residentsi

113

Avg. Tenant Renti

$417/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

4 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing104 homes99% occupied$417/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers6 homes

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $72,489/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr

62%

Very low income$22K–$36K/yr

30%

Low income$36K–$58K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $58K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

46% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

1% of subsidized households are minority

45% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

73% 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

1893.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

118

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,681

Avg. Commutei

26.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,829

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

341(7.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.6%Insured

1.4%Uninsured