Emerald, Wisconsin Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 191, Emerald's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Emerald is a small community located in Wisconsin, within St. Croix County. The total population is 191. It ranks as the 696th most populous out of 808 Census-designated places in Wisconsin.

Age Demographics

The median age in Emerald is 43.1 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. Only 14.7% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Emerald is $84,500. This is 9% higher than the state median of $77,485. It is also 5% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.2%. This is 54% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Emerald, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $161,100. Housing costs are 40% lower than the state median of $266,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Emerald is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 85.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% higher than the state average of 67.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Emerald is White (non-Hispanic), making up 74.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 18.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (18.3% vs 8.0%). The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (6.8% vs 2.9%).

Education

10.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 69% lower than the state rate of 33.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 79.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Emerald, Wisconsin is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Wisconsin state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 808 Census-designated places in Wisconsin. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.