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Waushara County

Wisconsin · 24,520 residents · 626.161 sq mi
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Waushara County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,320. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $149,300. With a median age of 49.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,520
+6%since 2000
from 23,154 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
39 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 37 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.9
+19%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,320
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,296
+61%since 2000
from $18,144 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.6%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.9%
US avg: 10%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$149,300
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$690
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $448 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
17.3% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+17%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(21,939)
Black0.2%(53)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(848)
Asian0.3%(79)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.3%(2,382)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(21,552)
Black1.6%(389)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(1,693)
Asian0.4%(98)
Other2.3%(572)
Diversity Score26%(6,374)
Segregation Score33%(8,094)
Diversity Score
26
+153%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
33
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+41%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 58.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.4%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
47.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.7%
−81.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waushara County, Wisconsin?

Waushara County, Wisconsin has about 24,520 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waushara County, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Waushara County, Wisconsin earns about $54,320 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waushara County, Wisconsin expensive?

In Waushara County, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $149,300, and the typical rent is about $690 a month.

How educated are people in Waushara County, Wisconsin?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in Waushara County, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waushara County, Wisconsin?

About 10.4% of people in Waushara County, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waushara County, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Waushara County, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,135 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 9607Census Tract 9608Census Tract 9604Census Tract 9603Census Tract 9601Census Tract 9602.02Census Tract 9606Census Tract 9602.01
10 ZIP codes
ZIP 54923ZIP 54982ZIP 54940ZIP 54970ZIP 54984ZIP 54943ZIP 54966ZIP 54930ZIP 54965ZIP 54967
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