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Embarrass

Wisconsin · 404 residents · 1.171 sq mi
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Embarrass has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $101,500. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
404
+1%since 2000
from 399 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
345 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 341 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.5
+26%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2523484445396351990201020202024Embarrass
2024284
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,250
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,108
+19%since 2000
from $16,932 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.365
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction12%
US avg: 1.4%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,500
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $443 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.7%
−26.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
22.2% rent
Vacancy rate
5.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.1%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+48%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(396)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.9%(7)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(390)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(6)
Diversity Score6.5%(26)
Diversity Score
6
+246%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.2%
−9.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
−9%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
1.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
13.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
3.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.7%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.3%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Embarrass, Wisconsin?

Embarrass, Wisconsin has about 404 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Embarrass, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Embarrass, Wisconsin earns about $41,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Embarrass, Wisconsin expensive?

In Embarrass, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $101,500, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Embarrass, Wisconsin?

About 9.2% of adults age 25 and over in Embarrass, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Embarrass, Wisconsin?

About 8.9% of people in Embarrass, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Embarrass, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Embarrass, Wisconsin has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 41 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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