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Amberg

Wisconsin · 185 residents · 1.613 sq mi
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Amberg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,663. Population has grown 25% since 2023. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $130,900. With a median age of 70.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 48% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 70.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
185
+25%since 2023
from 148 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
115 / sq mi
+25%since 2023
from 92 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
70.3
+5%since 2023
from 66.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
106138170202234201020202024Amberg
2024185
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.9%(11)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.4%(10)
US avg: 6%
10 to 142.7%(5)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 191.6%(3)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 342.7%(5)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413%(24)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 540%(0)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 646.5%(12)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7422.2%(41)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8435.7%(66)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over4.3%(8)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,663
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $38,316 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,322
+13%since 2023
from $21,459 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
8.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.5%
−15.7 ptssince 2023
from 35.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.327
−2%since 2023
from 0.335 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information38.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,900
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $135,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 93.1% in 2023
5.3% rent
Vacancy rate
26.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2023
from 33.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 25.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
−38.1 ptssince 2023
from 71.4% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
−9%since 2023
from 3.5 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
58
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(129)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(164)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score
25
−11%since 2023
from 28 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican11.4%(21)
Ancestry
German40%(74)
Polish28.6%(53)
French8.1%(15)
English4.3%(8)
Belgian2.2%(4)
Dutch1.6%(3)
Irish1.1%(2)
Norwegian1.1%(2)
Swiss1.1%(2)
Swedish0.5%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Polish population · Largest Mexican population · Largest French population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.9%
−10.0 ptssince 2023
from 95.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
−18%since 2023
from 21.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 65.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
19.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 21.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−12.5 ptssince 2023
from 12.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
13.2%
−12.2 ptssince 2023
from 25.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2023
from 15.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 25.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 59.5% in 2023
Female
44.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 40.5% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
46.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 43.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2023
from 18.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 85.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 86.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married87.9%(80)
Widowed1.1%(1)
Divorced11%(10)
Women 15+
Never married14.7%(10)
Married60.3%(41)
Widowed7.4%(5)
Divorced17.6%(12)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Amberg, Wisconsin?

Amberg, Wisconsin has about 185 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Amberg, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Amberg, Wisconsin earns about $40,663 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Amberg, Wisconsin expensive?

In Amberg, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $130,900.

How educated are people in Amberg, Wisconsin?

About 2.6% of adults age 25 and over in Amberg, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Amberg, Wisconsin?

About 19.5% of people in Amberg, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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