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Emerald

Wisconsin · 161 residents · 1.866 sq mi
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Emerald has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $75,000. The poverty rate of 30.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
161
+1%vs 2011
vs 160 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
86 / sq mi
+1%vs 2011
vs 86 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
36.8
+56%vs 2011
vs 23.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
90123156189222201020202024Emerald
2024191
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,625
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $46,375 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,058
+4%vs 2011
vs $17,333 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.6%
−10.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.1% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
30.0%
+8.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.3% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.160
−36%vs 2011
vs 0.248 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade35.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,000
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $85,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $593 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.0%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.8% in 2011
25.4% rent
Vacancy rate
22.2%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
41.2%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.9% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+1%vs 2011
vs 1.8 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic64.4%(103)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino20%(32)
Asian13.8%(22)
Other1.9%(3)
Diversity Score65.8%(105)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(139)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(15)
Asian4.3%(7)
Other2.2%(4)
Diversity Score34.5%(56)
Diversity Score
35
−48%vs 2011
vs 66 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−6.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.9% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.7%
+12.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 63.9% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−6.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.9% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
−5%vs 2011
vs 29.6 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
94.7%
+22.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 72.6% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
−6.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.9% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−13.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.1% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
−5.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.8% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
−10.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.5% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.9%
+5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.8% in 2011
Female
41.1%
−5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.3% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
−19.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.4% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Emerald, Wisconsin?

Emerald, Wisconsin has about 161 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Emerald, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Emerald, Wisconsin earns about $40,625 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 $75,000, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Emerald, Wisconsin?

About 0.0% 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 30.0% of people in Emerald, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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