Arkansaw, Wisconsin Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 334, Arkansaw's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Arkansaw is a small community located in Wisconsin, within Pepin County. The total population is 334. It ranks as the 608th most populous out of 808 Census-designated places in Wisconsin.

Age Demographics

The median age in Arkansaw is 27.8 years. This is 31% lower than the state median of 40.2 years. With 36.2% of the population under 18, Arkansaw has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Arkansaw is $75,530. This is 3% lower than the state median of $77,485. It is also 6% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 1.5%. This is 86% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. This is 49% higher than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $127,500. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $266,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Arkansaw is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 55.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% lower than the state average of 67.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Arkansaw was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 99.4% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

5.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 84% lower than the state rate of 33.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 98.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Arkansaw, Wisconsin is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Wisconsin state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 808 Census-designated places in Wisconsin. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.