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Shullsburg

Wisconsin · 1,173 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 $46,786. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $105,200. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 26% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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
1,173
−6%since 2000
from 1,246 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
881 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 935 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.7
+11%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Shullsburg
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,786
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,333 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,580
+28%since 2000
from $16,902 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21%
US avg: 10%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,200
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$585
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.9%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
28.1% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+23%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(1,062)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(88)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.6%(7)
Diversity Score19.4%(228)
Diversity Score
19
+4730%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+70%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.2%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 62.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.5%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−90.4 ptssince 2013
from 93.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shullsburg, Wisconsin?

Shullsburg, Wisconsin has about 1,173 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shullsburg, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Shullsburg, Wisconsin earns about $46,786 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 $105,200, and the typical rent is about $585 a month.

How educated are people in Shullsburg, Wisconsin?

About 17.4% 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 14.2% 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 63 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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