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.

East Troy, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,978

Median Agei

38.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

96.5%4,802

Hispanic/Latino

1.5%75

Two or More

1.2%58

Black

0.8%40

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.3%187

High School Diploma

22.4%791

Some College (<1 yr)

5.8%206

Some College (1+ yr)

19%673

Associate's Degree

10.7%378

Bachelor's Degree

22%779

Master's Degree

7.3%257

Professional Degree

1.5%52

HS or Higher

93.9%

BA or Higher

30.8%

Graduate+

8.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$299,600

Median Renti

$1,436

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

61.3%1,383

Renter-Occupied

38.7%872

Total Units

2,438

Homeownership

61.3%

Vacancy Rate

7.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.1%57

$50K–$100K

0.3%4

$100K–$150K

8.2%114

$150K–$200K

7.5%104

$200K–$300K

29.9%414

$300K–$500K

43.8%606

$500K–$1M

4.1%57

$1M+

2%27

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

310

$1,500–$2,000

251

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.6%40

2010–2019

9.9%242

2000–2009

21.2%517

1990–1999

18.9%461

1980–1989

6.4%155

1970–1979

12.6%306

1960–1969

3.1%75

1950–1959

5.5%135

1940–1949

4.7%115

1939 or earlier

16.1%392

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

72%1,623

Electricity

22.7%512

No Fuel

3.2%72

Wood

0.8%17

Other

0.7%16

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%15

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$79,669

Mean Household Incomei

$97,025

Per Capita Incomei

$43,088

Poverty Ratei

10%

Unemploymenti

1.9%

Labor Forcei

2,783

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.1%114

$10K–$15K

3.3%74

$15K–$20K

2.6%59

$20K–$25K

6.2%139

$25K–$30K

2%45

$30K–$35K

4%91

$35K–$40K

3.6%81

$40K–$45K

1.3%30

$45K–$50K

4%91

$50K–$60K

4.6%104

$60K–$75K

6.5%147

$75K–$100K

21.1%476

$100K–$125K

10.3%232

$125K–$150K

5.7%128

$150K–$200K

6.5%147

$200K+

13.2%297

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

118

Avg. Tenant Renti

$511/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers26 homes76% occupied$568/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 849 homes95% occupied$480/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $79,669/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $24K/yr

62.1%

Very low income$24K–$40K/yr

36.2%

Low income$40K–$64K/yr

1.7%

Who Receives This Housing

89.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

11.4% of subsidized households are minority

34% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

42.4% 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

210.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,731

Avg. Commutei

23.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,695

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

276(7.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.7%Insured

3.3%Uninsured

East Troy, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026