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Amherst Junction

Wisconsin · 383 residents · 1.236 sq mi
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Amherst Junction is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $79,688. Population has grown 26% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $217,900. Households here earn about 26% more than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
383
+26%since 2000
from 305 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
310 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 247 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
+39%since 2000
from 30.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2723163604044481990201020202024Amherst Junction
2024341
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,688
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,098
+98%since 2000
from $19,261 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
63.0%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$217,900
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
87.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
12.5% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+25%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(305)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94%(360)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(16)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.4%(44)
Diversity Score
11
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 94.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+131%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.0%
+21.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 1.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2011
from 72.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.7%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.8%
−89.9 ptssince 2013
from 95.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Amherst Junction, Wisconsin?

Amherst Junction, Wisconsin has about 383 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Amherst Junction, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Amherst Junction, Wisconsin earns about $79,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Amherst Junction, Wisconsin expensive?

In Amherst Junction, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $217,900.

How educated are people in Amherst Junction, Wisconsin?

About 23.2% of adults age 25 and over in Amherst Junction, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Amherst Junction, Wisconsin?

About 9.4% of people in Amherst Junction, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Amherst Junction, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Amherst Junction, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 96 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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

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