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Amberg, Wisconsin Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Amberg, Wisconsin is 364, with 50.5% male and 49.5% female. The town has maintained a small, stable population, known for its quiet, rural atmosphere.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1890
  • County: Marinette
  • Land area: 1.9 square miles
  • Population density: Approximately 191 people per square mile
  • Area code: 715
  • Zip code: 54102

Geography and Location

Amberg, Wisconsin is located in Marinette County in northeastern Wisconsin, near the Michigan border. The town is surrounded by dense forests and rolling hills, characteristic of the region’s natural beauty. Amberg is close to the Menominee River, which offers fishing and kayaking opportunities. The town’s rural setting and scenic location make it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, with nearby parks and trails providing opportunities for hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing. The peaceful, small-town environment offers a relaxed lifestyle for residents.

Demographics

Median resident age: 45.8 years
Median household income: $26,667
Median house value: $63,000

Population by Race

Races in Amberg:

  • White Non-Hispanic (96.5%)
  • American Indian (1.3%)
  • Black (1.1%)
  • Hispanic (1.1%)

Ancestries: German (37.5%), Polish (12.2%), Irish (11.5%), English (9.4%), United States (5.9%), Norwegian (5.4%).

Elevation: 893 feet

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Amberg

  • High school or higher: 78.5%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 9.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.2%
  • Unemployed: 9.9%
  • Mean travel time to work: 30.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Amberg town

  • Never married: 21.0%
  • Now married: 57.3%
  • Separated: 0.3%
  • Widowed: 7.6%
  • Divorced: 13.8%

1.6% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: -49 (-5.4%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Amberg:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Amberg:

  • FORD (about 23 miles; IRON MOUNTAIN KINGSFORD, MI; Abbreviation: IMT)
  • MENOMINEE-MARINETTE TWIN COUNTY (about 37 miles; MENOMINEE, MI; Abbreviation: MNM)
  • DELTA COUNTY (about 65 miles; ESCANABA, MI; Abbreviation: ESC)

Other public-use airports nearest to Amberg:

  • CRIVITZ MUNI (about 22 miles; CRIVITZ, WI; Abbreviation: 3D1)
  • LAKEWOOD COUNTRY CLUB (about 38 miles; LAKEWOOD, WI; Abbreviation: 6M5)
  • IRON COUNTY (about 40 miles; CRYSTAL FALLS, MI; Abbreviation: 50D)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Amberg:

  • UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-GREEN BAY (about 71 miles; GREEN BAY, WI; Full-time enrollment: 4,794)
  • NORTHEAST WISCONSIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 72 miles; GREEN BAY, WI; Full-time enrollment: 4,198)
  • SAINT NORBERT COLLEGE (about 75 miles; DE PERE, WI; Full-time enrollment: 2,031)
  • NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY (about 83 miles; MARQUETTE, MI; Full-time enrollment: 7,374)
  • FOX VALLEY TECHNICAL COLLEGE AT APPLETON (about 86 miles; APPLETON, WI; Full-time enrollment: 3,364)
  • UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-OSHKOSH (about 108 miles; OSHKOSH, WI; Full-time enrollment: 9,057)
  • MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY (about 119 miles; HOUGHTON, MI; Full-time enrollment: 5,779)

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