Mission, Wisconsin Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 349, Mission'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

Mission is a small community located in Wisconsin, within Jackson County. The total population is 349. It ranks as the 599th most populous out of 808 Census-designated places in Wisconsin.

Age Demographics

The median age in Mission is 29.2 years. This is 27% lower than the state median of 40.2 years. With 31.8% of the population under 18, Mission has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Mission is $46,875. This is 40% lower than the state median of $77,485. It is also 42% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 35.9%. This is 241% 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 25.5%. This is 684% higher than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $122,100. Housing costs are 54% lower than the state median of $266,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Mission is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 67.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Mission is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 4.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (4.3%) is well below the state average of 78.6%. The Black or African American population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 5.9%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

14.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 56% 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 87.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Mission, 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.