Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Amery, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,959

Median Agei

49.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

98%2,900

Two or More

0.7%20

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.5%15

Asian

0.4%13

Black

0.4%11

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.1%76

High School Diploma

15.4%373

Some College (<1 yr)

4.9%119

Some College (1+ yr)

16.6%402

Associate's Degree

23.6%571

Bachelor's Degree

20.7%502

Master's Degree

9.1%221

Professional Degree

2.1%52

HS or Higher

95.6%

BA or Higher

32%

Graduate+

11.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$183,000

Median Renti

$1,154

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

63%902

Renter-Occupied

37%529

Total Units

1,635

Homeownership

63%

Vacancy Rate

12.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

14.9%134

$50K–$100K

5.2%47

$100K–$150K

12.2%110

$150K–$200K

21.5%194

$200K–$300K

14.5%131

$300K–$500K

27.4%247

$500K–$1M

2.2%20

$1M+

2.1%19

Rent Distribution

Under $500

103

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

160

$1,250–$1,500

138

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

1.2%19

2010–2019

3.1%50

2000–2009

9.4%153

1990–1999

12.9%211

1980–1989

15.8%258

1970–1979

23.5%385

1960–1969

5.5%90

1950–1959

6.4%104

1940–1949

12.7%207

1939 or earlier

9.7%158

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

70.5%1,009

Electricity

22.4%321

Bottled/LP Gas

3.2%46

No Fuel

2%29

Other

1.8%26

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$59,219

Mean Household Incomei

$75,643

Per Capita Incomei

$38,910

Poverty Ratei

5.7%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

1,354

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.1%116

$10K–$15K

1.4%20

$20K–$25K

4.3%61

$25K–$30K

4.4%63

$30K–$35K

2.2%32

$35K–$40K

3.8%54

$40K–$45K

2.5%36

$45K–$50K

12.9%184

$50K–$60K

12.7%182

$60K–$75K

2.1%30

$75K–$100K

23.1%331

$100K–$125K

7.8%111

$125K–$150K

1%15

$150K–$200K

11%157

$200K+

2.7%39

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$512/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

18 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing51 homes98% occupied$512/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers5 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

811/PRAC7 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $59,219/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

56%

Very low income$18K–$30K/yr

30%

Low income$30K–$47K/yr

14%

Who Receives This Housing

58% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

2% of subsidized households are minority

42% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

32% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

205(8% of civilian adults)