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Amery, WI


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Amery, Wisconsin

Amery, Wisconsin, in Polk county, is 43 miles NE of St. Paul, Minnesota. The city has a population of 2,845.

The People and Families of Amery

In Amery, about 52% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Amery live by themselves.

There is an unusually large share of women in the city. Amery benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Amery had a median family income of $40,568. An unusual characteristic of Amery is the share of people in it who work at home.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Amery ($2,005). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Amery Housing

About 64% of housing units in Amery are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.

Commuting

In Amery, 89% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Amery are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.

High Points

Amery strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Amery Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Amery, WI

Comparing Amery to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women86
Well-Paid Single Men62
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Racial Diversity34
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married33
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
People Above Poverty74
People in Middle Class or Better63
Median Family Income52

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Working at Home99
Short Commute Times42
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Housing Recently Built78
Affordability of Rents67
Affordability of Property Taxes25

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime42
Low Property Crime33
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