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Emerald

Wisconsin · 191 residents · 1.866 sq mi
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Emerald has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $84,500. Population has grown 29% since 2023. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $161,100.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
191
+29%since 2023
from 148 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
102 / sq mi
+29%since 2023
from 79 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
43.1
Unchangedsince 2023
from 43.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
90123156189222201020202024Emerald
2024191
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,500
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,158
+21%since 2023
from $27,403 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2023
from 46.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 18.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.341
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.339 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade18.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services6.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 5.1%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,100
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $136,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
85.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2023
from 78.6% in 2023
14.7% rent
Vacancy rate
27.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 32.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 18.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
10.0%
−31.7 ptssince 2023
from 41.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
83
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic73%(108)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino19.6%(29)
Asian7.4%(11)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score52.9%(78)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(143)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino18.3%(35)
Asian6.8%(13)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score50.2%(96)
Diversity Score
50
−5%since 2023
from 53 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 78.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.3 min
−14%since 2023
from 45.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 77.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 13.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% 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
4.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% 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
55.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 50.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 20.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
64.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 63.5% in 2023
Female
35.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 36.5% in 2023
Foreign born
4.7%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2023
from 23.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 78.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 94.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Emerald, Wisconsin?

Emerald, Wisconsin has about 191 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Emerald, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Emerald, Wisconsin earns about $84,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Emerald, Wisconsin expensive?

In Emerald, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $161,100.

How educated are people in Emerald, Wisconsin?

About 10.4% of adults age 25 and over in Emerald, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Emerald, Wisconsin?

About 16.2% of people in Emerald, 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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