Houlton, Wisconsin Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Houlton, Wisconsin had a total population of 240, the 665th largest community in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $113,345, which is 46% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 26.3%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 46% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in Wisconsin.
- More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (26.3%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Houlton Quick Facts
How Houlton Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 106 | 240 | +126.4% |
How Houlton Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 37 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Houlton Rankings in Wisconsin
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Other Cities in St. Croix County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Falls | 16,719 | $83,627 | 15.1% | $327,600 |
| Hudson | 14,959 | $93,937 | 6.2% | $392,700 |
| New Richmond | 10,539 | $88,157 | 10.5% | $285,100 |
| Baldwin | 4,342 | $77,179 | 9.7% | $273,500 |
| North Hudson | 3,819 | $122,647 | 4.2% | $385,300 |
| Somerset | 3,208 | $80,395 | 14.8% | $286,600 |
| Hammond | 1,960 | $82,721 | 17.4% | $262,200 |
| Roberts | 1,858 | $93,400 | 10.5% | $288,000 |
| Woodville | 1,424 | $80,104 | 7.4% | $220,300 |
| Spring Valley | 1,290 | $69,750 | 6.6% | $198,900 |
Cities Similar to Houlton
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hager City | 243 | $108,333 | $268,300 | 26.4% | 7.4% |
| Lime Ridge | 263 | $114,375 | $145,800 | 11.7% | 4.2% |
| Batavia | 239 | $91,199 | $227,700 | 21.8% | 3.4% |
| Elcho | 207 | N/A | $73,600 | 7.5% | 39.6% |
| New Munster | 234 | $85,673 | $305,800 | 24.6% | 0.9% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 240, Houlton'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
Houlton is a small community located in Wisconsin, within St. Croix County. The total population is 240. It ranks as the 665th most populous out of 808 Census-designated places in Wisconsin.
Age Demographics
The median age in Houlton is 56.4 years. This is 40% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. Only 9.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Houlton is $113,345. This is 46% higher than the state median of $77,485. It is also 40% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 26.3%. This is 149% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Houlton, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 64.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% lower than the state average of 67.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
Houlton has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.1% of all residents.
Education
40.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 22% higher than the state rate of 33.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Houlton, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Houlton, Wisconsin?
Houlton, Wisconsin has a population of 240 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Houlton, WI?
The median household income in Houlton is $113,345, which is 40% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Houlton, WI?
The poverty rate in Houlton is 26.3%. This means approximately 63 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Houlton, Wisconsin?
Houlton's population is 87.1% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Houlton, WI?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Houlton — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Houlton, Wisconsin?
40.8% of adults (25+) in Houlton hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.