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Shullsburg

Wisconsin · 1,226 residents · 1.332 sq mi
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Shullsburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,102. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $91,500. With a median age of 43.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% 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
1,226
−2%since 2000
from 1,246 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
920 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 935 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.3
+8%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Shullsburg
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,102
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,333 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,329
+14%since 2000
from $16,902 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,500
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$425
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.0%
−32.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
23.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.3%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+28%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(1,240)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.4%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(1,185)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(29)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other1.9%(23)
Diversity Score11.5%(141)
Diversity Score
11
+2755%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+78%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% 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
6.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.7%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
55.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.0%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shullsburg, Wisconsin?

Shullsburg, Wisconsin has about 1,226 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shullsburg, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Shullsburg, Wisconsin earns about $39,102 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shullsburg, Wisconsin expensive?

In Shullsburg, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $91,500, and the typical rent is about $425 a month.

How educated are people in Shullsburg, Wisconsin?

About 20.2% of adults age 25 and over in Shullsburg, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shullsburg, Wisconsin?

About 5.6% of people in Shullsburg, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shullsburg, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Shullsburg, Wisconsin has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 10 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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