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.

Embarrass, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

284

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

96.8%275

Two or More

2.5%7

Other

0.7%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.8%11

High School Diploma

44.9%102

Some College (<1 yr)

4%9

Some College (1+ yr)

11.5%26

Associate's Degree

7.5%17

Bachelor's Degree

14.5%33

Master's Degree

3.1%7

Professional Degree

0.9%2

HS or Higher

91.2%

BA or Higher

18.5%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$135,000

Median Renti

$619

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

67.2%80

Renter-Occupied

32.8%39

Total Units

135

Homeownership

67.2%

Vacancy Rate

11.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.5%2

$50K–$100K

26.2%21

$100K–$150K

28.7%23

$150K–$200K

22.5%18

$200K–$300K

12.5%10

$300K–$500K

6.2%5

$500K–$1M

1.2%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$58,750

Mean Household Incomei

$71,307

Per Capita Incomei

$33,598

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

144

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.4%4

$10K–$15K

6.7%8

$15K–$20K

3.4%4

$20K–$25K

6.7%8

$25K–$30K

5.9%7

$35K–$40K

5.9%7

$40K–$45K

0.8%1

$45K–$50K

5.9%7

$50K–$60K

13.4%16

$60K–$75K

6.7%8

$75K–$100K

14.3%17

$100K–$125K

13.4%16

$125K–$150K

7.6%9

$150K–$200K

1.7%2

$200K+

4.2%5

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

Programs in this community

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

142

Avg. Commutei

23.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

144

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

33(13.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.7%Insured

5.3%Uninsured