Population 1,947 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Shullsburg
Household size in Shullsburg
| Period | Shullsburg | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.58 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.36 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.52 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.46 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.12 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
The average household in Shullsburg has 2.46 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. That is in line with the rest of Wisconsin. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.58, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 Shullsburg
| Period | Shullsburg | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.7 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.0 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.4 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.1 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Shullsburg skews older than the country: its median age is 43.8, against 40.1 nationally.
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 Shullsburg
| Period | Shullsburg | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.4% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.3% of households in Shullsburg, well below the national share of 11.6%.
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 Shullsburg
Renters in Shullsburg
| Period | Shullsburg | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.9% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.1% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.7% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.5% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Shullsburg is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 49.9% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
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 Shullsburg
| Period | Shullsburg | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.6% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Shullsburg: 6.9% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing.
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 Shullsburg
| Period | Shullsburg | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1949 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1958 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1959 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1957 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +5 | +6 |
Shullsburg is a place of older homes: half were built before 1957, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
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 Shullsburg
| Period | Shullsburg | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $554 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $573 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $643 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,192 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$638 | +$380 | +$606 |
The median renter in Shullsburg pays $1,192 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The picture is much the same across Wisconsin. The typical renter here spends 32.3% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Shullsburg
Bachelor's degrees in Shullsburg
| Period | Shullsburg | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.1% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.1% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.4% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.1% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.0 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Shullsburg: 23.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
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 Shullsburg
| Period | Shullsburg | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.0% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.5% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.3% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.4% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.4 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Shullsburg: 94.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Wisconsin as a whole looks much the same.
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 Shullsburg
| Period | Shullsburg | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.0% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.7% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.7% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Shullsburg than nationally: unemployment was 3.6%, against 5.4%. That is in line with the rest of Wisconsin. 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).
Shullsburg 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shullsburg | 2.46 | 43.8 | 6.3% | 16.5% | 6.9% | 1957 | $1,192 | 23.1% | 94.4% | 3.6% |
| Lead Mine | 2.54 | 42.0 | 4.8% | 14.4% | 6.3% | 1969 | $801 | 26.0% | 92.4% | 1.0% |
| Guilford | 2.11 | 54.5 | 6.4% | 7.4% | 31.9% | 1963 | $825 | 17.3% | 96.7% | 4.2% |
| Meekers Grove | 2.78 | 38.4 | 4.4% | 13.1% | 6.7% | 1974 | $834 | 26.7% | 90.2% | 0.7% |
| Benton | 2.49 | 39.0 | 9.5% | 24.1% | 2.9% | 1965 | $1,321 | 21.7% | 95.3% | 2.7% |
| Apple River | 2.31 | 49.5 | 11.7% | 12.5% | 34.0% | 1973 | $842 | 27.8% | 94.2% | 2.7% |
| Darlington | 2.62 | 36.4 | 13.2% | 23.7% | 6.6% | 1969 | $862 | 23.5% | 87.2% | 5.7% |
| Scales Mound | 2.20 | 56.6 | 4.3% | 7.2% | 22.0% | 1978 | $859 | 31.6% | 96.4% | 2.2% |
| Gratiot | 2.23 | 47.8 | 9.6% | 17.8% | 9.5% | 1966 | $764 | 20.7% | 90.6% | 3.0% |
| Riverside | 2.40 | 45.2 | 5.9% | 14.7% | 8.4% | 1972 | $813 | 21.5% | 91.6% | 1.8% |
| Elk Grove | 3.06 | 32.2 | 8.8% | 16.6% | 5.5% | 1976 | $950 | 25.2% | 88.8% | 1.8% |
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 Shullsburg. 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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