Readstown, Wisconsin Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 381, Readstown'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

Readstown is a small community located in Wisconsin, within Vernon County. The total population is 381. It ranks as the 582nd most populous out of 808 Census-designated places in Wisconsin.

Age Demographics

The median age in Readstown is 40.0 years. This is about the same as the state median of 40.2 years. 11.0% 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 Readstown is $36,875. This is 52% lower than the state median of $77,485. It is also 54% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.7%. This is 68% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. The unemployment rate is 3.0%. This is 6% lower than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $110,700. Housing costs are 58% lower than the state median of $266,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 63.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% lower than the state average of 67.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Readstown has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.6%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 5.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.6%) is well below the state average of 8.0%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

13.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 59% 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 94.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Readstown, 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.