Population 6,086 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Amery
Household size in Amery
| Period | Amery | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.28 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.27 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.34 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.19 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Amery are small: just 2.19 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has edged down from 2.28 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Amery
| Period | Amery | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.5 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.1 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.3 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 50.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.3 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 50.8, Amery is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 44.5 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only seven of the 200 Wisconsin cities with 5,000+ people are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Amery
| Period | Amery | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.9% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.3% of households in Amery, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 4.7 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Amery has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Wisconsin cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Amery
Renters in Amery
| Period | Amery | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.8% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.7% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.8% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.2% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Amery is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than four in ten owners (43.3%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 3.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Amery
| Period | Amery | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.3% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.1% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Amery: 17.1% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Of the 200 Wisconsin cities with 5,000+ people, only 14 have a higher vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Amery
| Period | Amery | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1976 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Amery are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1981, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in Wisconsin as a whole, where the median home dates to 1974. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the east has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Amery
| Period | Amery | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $717 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $825 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $784 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $984 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$267 | +$380 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Amery costs $984 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $267 a month from 2006–10, a 37% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 30.5% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Amery
Bachelor's degrees in Amery
| Period | Amery | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.7% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.0% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.9% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.9% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.2 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Amery than nationally: 28.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 11.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Amery
| Period | Amery | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.7% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.2% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.8% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.0% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Amery: 95.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 6.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Amery
| Period | Amery | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.5% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.8% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Amery has been low: just 1.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 3.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Amery compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amery | 2.19 | 50.8 | 6.3% | 22.2% | 17.1% | 1981 | $984 | 28.9% | 95.0% | 1.8% |
| Deronda | 2.29 | 54.0 | 3.2% | 4.4% | 34.1% | 1984 | $1,011 | 29.4% | 93.9% | 0.7% |
| Little Falls | 2.67 | 43.8 | 3.7% | 9.3% | 8.6% | 1986 | $1,412 | 28.8% | 95.6% | 3.3% |
| Wanderoos | 2.28 | 52.8 | 2.6% | 4.5% | 34.6% | 1986 | $1,015 | 33.7% | 94.4% | 1.2% |
| Joel | 2.37 | 49.4 | 11.9% | 12.6% | 11.4% | 1982 | $927 | 19.7% | 92.2% | 2.1% |
| Clear Lake | 2.57 | 39.6 | 8.4% | 21.3% | 8.1% | 1980 | $1,090 | 19.8% | 93.5% | 3.6% |
| Ubet | 2.41 | 47.2 | 4.0% | 10.3% | 27.0% | 1987 | $1,171 | 30.5% | 95.4% | 2.6% |
| Range | 2.32 | 51.3 | 6.9% | 9.3% | 21.0% | 1988 | $1,103 | 24.3% | 94.0% | 3.0% |
| Richardson | 2.52 | 42.9 | 12.5% | 16.5% | 10.6% | 1980 | $838 | 17.5% | 92.9% | 2.0% |
| Lykens | 2.36 | 50.6 | 9.8% | 14.7% | 28.6% | 1984 | $878 | 19.0% | 92.9% | 2.8% |
| Deer Park | 2.53 | 44.1 | 5.8% | 16.8% | 5.9% | 1977 | $1,175 | 23.2% | 94.7% | 2.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Amery. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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