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Amery, Wisconsin
Amery, city, in Polk County, Wisconsin. Amery had 2,927 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,962 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,959 (±12). GEOID 5501725.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,927
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,962 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,959 ±12
Median household income
$59,219
±$13,319 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $77,485
Median home value
$183,000
±$44,147 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $266,500
Median gross rent
$1,154
±$136 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $1,087
Where is Amery and what county is it in?
Amery is a city in Polk County, Wisconsin. It covers 3.1 square miles of land, 953 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Amery, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,927 people lived in Amery on July 1, 2025, down 1.2% since 2020, while Wisconsin grew 1.3%. The 2020 Census counted 2,962 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,959 (±12).
| Measure | Amery | Polk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,959 ±12 | 45,555 | +140 |
| Households | 1,431 ±155 | 19,542 | +278 |
| Average household size | 1.96 ±0.20 | 2.31 | −0.35 |
| Housing units | 1,635 ±204 | 24,558 | +271 |
Amery's population since 2000
From 2,845 in 2000 to 2,927 in 2025: up 2.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Amery as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Amery?
The median resident of Amery is 49.7 years old; 12.9% are under 18 and 27.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 98.0%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 0.7%.
| Measure | Amery | Polk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.7 ±15.7 | 46.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 12.9% ±4.0 pts | 19.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 27.7% ±6.0 pts | 22.6% | – |
| Male | 46.7% ±5.2 pts | 50.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 2.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 98.0% ±1.3 pts | 93.0% | +3.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.8 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.6 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.0% ±1.1 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.0% ±4.4 pts | 7.8% | – |
| With a disability | 15.5% ±6.0 pts | 13.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.4% ±5.8 pts | 6.2% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.6% ±3.1 pts | 94.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 32.0% ±8.4 pts | 24.3% | +14.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.3% ±5.4 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 83.5% ±7.2 pts | 91.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.9% ±2.2 pts | 2.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Amery earn?
Half of Amery's 1,431 households earn less than $59,219 a year (±$13,319), against $77,219 in Polk County and $77,485 in Wisconsin. In 2015-2019 it was $68,628 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart.
| Measure | Amery | Polk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,219 ±$13,319 | $77,219 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $75,643 ±$10,932 | $94,913 | – |
| Per capita income | $38,910 ±$5,099 | $41,288 | +$7,669 |
| People below the poverty line | 5.9% ±4.3 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.0% ±5.7 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.7% ±5.9 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.6% ±3.9 pts | 94.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.9% ±6.2 pts | 88.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Amery?
Owners occupy 63.0% of Amery's occupied homes and renters 37.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $183,000 by its owner (±$44,147). The median renter pays $1,154 a month including utilities, and 35.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Amery | Polk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $183,000 ±$44,147 | $271,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,154 ±$136 | $957 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.6% ±19.4 pts | 28.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,364 ±$96 | $1,604 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 63.0% ±9.3 pts | 81.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 37.0% ±9.3 pts | 19.0% | – |
| Housing units | 1,635 ±204 | 24,558 | +271 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 21.3% ±18.6 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 56.8% ±8.2 pts | 81.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.8% ±4.6 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.2% ±1.7 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.1% ±3.3 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.7% ±5.4 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.5% ±4.7 pts | 3.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Amery building?
Builders took permits for 12 new housing units in Amery in 2025 (12 in single-family houses), 4.1 per 1,000 residents against 4.3 across Wisconsin.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Amery work and get to work?
77.3% of Amery's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 21.5 minutes.
| Measure | Amery | Polk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 52.2% ±8.7 pts | 61.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.0% ±2.1 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 77.3% ±9.6 pts | 77.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.8% ±5.9 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 6.6% ±4.5 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.2% ±5.6 pts | 11.8% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.5 min ±4.2 | 29.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Amery?
1 census tract lies mostly in Amery (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9610Polk County | 5,071 | $78,146 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Amery) · Census block assignment files
How does Amery compare with other places in Wisconsin?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Amery is the 6,418th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 217th-most populous of 608 in Wisconsin.
Amery ranks 823rd of 914 places in Wisconsin with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 217th | 608 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 727th | 884 |
| Residents per square mile | 221st | 914 |
| Median household income | 823rd | 914 |
| Per capita income | 625th | 911 |
| Median home value | 777th | 913 |
| Median gross rent | 252nd | 825 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 298th | 914 |
| Median age | 253rd | 914 |
| Owner-occupied share | 777th | 914 |
| Travel time to work | 618th | 914 |
Amery's figures with every place in Wisconsin (CSV)
Every place in Wisconsin, sortable · Compare Amery with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Amery?
22 of the 57 figures for Amery on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Amery are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Amery.