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Amberg

Wisconsin · 147 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 $32,500. Population has fallen 20% since 2019, a loss of 36 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $75,700. With a median age of 64.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 49% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 64.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
147
−20%since 2019
from 183 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Median age
64.2
+22%since 2019
from 52.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
106138170202234201020202024Amberg
2024185
201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 51.4%(2)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.4%(5)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 142.7%(4)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 194.1%(6)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 241.4%(2)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 342.7%(4)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 449.5%(14)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 543.4%(5)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6423.1%(34)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7432%(47)
US avg: 10%
75 to 8411.6%(17)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over4.8%(7)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,500
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $23,611 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,129
+6%since 2019
from $18,036 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 10.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.1%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 25.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction16.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,700
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $83,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$540
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $564 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.6%
+31.7 ptssince 2019
from 52.9% in 2019
15.4% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−34%since 2019
from 3.5 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(179)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(4)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(134)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(4)
Asian0.7%(1)
Other2.9%(4)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German36.6%(64)
Polish32.6%(57)
Irish16%(28)
Norwegian9.7%(17)
American6.3%(11)
English5.1%(9)
Russian3.4%(6)
Swedish3.4%(6)
Czech2.3%(4)
French2.3%(4)
Scottish2.3%(4)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
Swiss1.7%(3)
Dutch1.1%(2)
Finnish1.1%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Polish population · Largest Irish population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 15.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2019
from 85.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 7.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
−18%since 2019
from 28.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 83.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2019
from 10.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 7.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.5%
+9.3 ptssince 2019
from 51.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2019
from 25.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.0%
−9.4 ptssince 2019
from 45.4% in 2019
Female
64.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2019
from 54.6% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 2.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
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)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Amberg, Wisconsin?

Amberg, Wisconsin has about 147 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Amberg, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Amberg, Wisconsin earns about $32,500 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 $75,700, and the typical rent is about $540 a month.

How educated are people in Amberg, Wisconsin?

About 13.2% 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 25.1% of people in Amberg, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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