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Emerald

Wisconsin · 145 residents · 1.866 sq mi
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Emerald is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,375. Population has grown 44% since 2019. Median home value is $115,400. Poverty is rare here, at 2.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
145
+44%since 2019
from 101 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
78 / sq mi
+44%since 2019
from 54 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
43.1
−24%since 2019
from 56.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
90123156189222201020202024Emerald
2024191
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,375
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $43,333 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,230
−25%since 2019
from $31,154 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.3%
+22.3 ptssince 2019
from 27.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2019
from 8.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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
$115,400
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $108,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
64.6%
−25.0 ptssince 2019
from 89.6% in 2019
35.4% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−38%since 2019
from 2.5 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(86)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.9%(10)
Diversity Score32.8%(33)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(126)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(17)
Asian0.7%(1)
Other3.1%(4)
Diversity Score33.2%(48)
Diversity Score
33
+1%since 2019
from 33 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.3%
+13.7 ptssince 2019
from 10.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2019
from 81.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2019
from 3.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+3%since 2019
from 24.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 72.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2019
from 6.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.1%
−11.7 ptssince 2019
from 52.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2019
from 39.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.0%
+14.5 ptssince 2019
from 48.5% in 2019
Female
37.0%
−14.5 ptssince 2019
from 51.5% in 2019
Foreign born
5.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2019
from 2.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−7.1 ptssince 2019
from 11.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Emerald, Wisconsin?

Emerald, Wisconsin has about 145 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Emerald, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Emerald, Wisconsin earns about $74,375 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 $115,400.

How educated are people in Emerald, Wisconsin?

About 24.3% 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 2.7% of people in Emerald, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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