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Herbster

Wisconsin · 83 residents · 5.572 sq mi
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Herbster has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,833. Population has fallen 24% since 2023, a loss of 26 residents. Median home value is $275,000. With a median age of 62.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 34% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 62.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
83
−24%since 2023
from 109 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
15 / sq mi
−24%since 2023
from 20 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
62.8
+1%since 2023
from 62.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
426690114138201020202024Herbster
202483
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,833
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $66,250 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,494
−20%since 2023
from $50,690 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.0%
−11.3 ptssince 2023
from 48.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2023
from 12.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.470
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.469 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction11.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$275,000
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $342,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
82.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 78.6% in 2023
17.4% rent
Vacancy rate
75.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 74.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 18.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.5%
−45.8 ptssince 2023
from 58.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.4
+5%since 2023
from 5.2 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
27
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(107)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(2)
Diversity Score4.5%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(80)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(1)
Diversity Score8.8%(7)
Diversity Score
9
+95%since 2023
from 5 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2023
from 41.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 96.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 21.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.7 min
−13%since 2023
from 19.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 62.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.3%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
21.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 22.9% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% 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
41.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2023
from 49.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 25.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.8%
+10.7 ptssince 2023
from 48.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 57.8% in 2023
Female
44.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 42.2% in 2023
Foreign born
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
25.6%
+10.2 ptssince 2023
from 15.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 21.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 91.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 99.1% 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 Herbster, Wisconsin?

Herbster, Wisconsin has about 83 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Herbster, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Herbster, Wisconsin earns about $50,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Herbster, Wisconsin expensive?

In Herbster, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $275,000.

How educated are people in Herbster, Wisconsin?

About 34.6% of adults age 25 and over in Herbster, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Herbster, Wisconsin?

About 19.3% of people in Herbster, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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