Middle Village, Wisconsin Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 236, Middle Village'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

Middle Village is a small community located in Wisconsin, within Shawano County. The total population is 236. It ranks as the 669th most populous out of 808 Census-designated places in Wisconsin.

Age Demographics

The median age in Middle Village is 37.3 years. This is 7% lower than the state median of 40.2 years. With 35.6% of the population under 18, Middle Village has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 14.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Middle Village is $51,250. This is 34% lower than the state median of $77,485. It is also 37% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 42.7%. This is 305% 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 unemployment rate is 5.3%. This is 64% higher than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $81,500. Housing costs are 69% lower than the state median of $266,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Middle Village is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 64.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% lower than the state average of 67.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Middle Village is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 4.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (4.7%) is well below the state average of 78.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 8.0%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (7.6% vs 2.9%).

Education

11.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 65% 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 85.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Middle Village, 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.