53949 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 53949, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

53949 is a zip code in Green Lake County and Marquette County, Wisconsin, which covers Marquette, Princeton, Buffalo, Crystal Lake, Harris, Mecan, Montello, Montello, Moundville, Newton, Packwaukee, and Shields, with a total population of 6,364 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 53949 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 53949.

The estimated population of people living in 53949 is 6,364, with a median age of 51.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 53949 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
6,364
+2.84%
+9.29%
2020
6,188
+1.48%
-
2019
6,098
+1.87%
-
2018
5,986
+2.8%
-
2017
5,823
 - -

Population of 53949 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 53949 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
93.2%
93.1%
 +0.11%
Black/African American
0.5%
0.9%
 -44.44%
Native
0.4%
0.8%
 -50.00%
Hispanic
4.3%
2.9%
 +48.28%
Asian
0.3%
0.2%
 +50.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.3%
1.4%
 -7.14%
Other
0%
0.7%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 53949 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 53949 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 53949 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 53949 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 51.8 0% 51.9 +1.17% 51.7 -1.34%
2020 51.8 -1.89% 51.3 0% 52.4 -2.06%
2019 52.8 +2.33% 51.3 +2.81% 53.5 +0.38%
2018 51.6 -0.39% 49.9 -1.38% 53.3 +0.19%
2017 51.8 - 50.6 - 53.2 -

The median age of the 53949 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 53949 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 258 +10.99% 207 +60.48% 284 353
10 to 19 302 +27.39% 248 +31.96% 388 337
20 to 29 285 -16.94% 239 -17.32% 237 199
30 to 39 354 -4.77% 306 +18.25% 335 364
40 to 49 264 +5.03% 298 -9.82% 273 261
50 to 59 547 +5.34% 517 -22.5% 574 406
60 to 69 506 +10.52% 439 +35.02% 561 612
70+ 473 +22.48% 580 +2.5% 586 594

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 53949 zip code is $55,372.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 53949.

  • Under 25
    $62,708.00
  • 25 to 44
    $73,833.00
  • 45 to 64
    $66,968.00
  • 65 and over
    $43,750.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 53949 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 53949, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 53949 is currently $67,860.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.32% of households in 53949 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 53949 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    17.68%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    27.62%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.65%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.97%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.01%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.75%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.32%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 53949 is $30,369.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 53949 by the total population of 53949.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 53949 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 53949 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    4.75%
  • Bachelor's degree
    16.45%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.01%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    61.73%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.06%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 53949 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 53949 zip over the age of 16 is 5,327.

Of those people, a total of 52.10% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 53949 is 49.30%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 53949 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 325 50.80% 10.90%
20 to 24 years 213 83.10% 28.80%
25 to 29 years 223 83.00% 8.60%
30 to 34 years 318 86.80% 4.30%
35 to 44 years 582 77.10% 4.90%
45 to 54 years 759 80.50% 1.10%
55 to 59 years 554 77.40% 0.70%
60 to 64 years 593 44.70% 4.90%
65 to 74 years 1,099 16.70% 2.70%
75 years and over 661 5.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 53949. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 5,170 52.50% 5.40%
Black or African American 28 50.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 28 39.30% 0.00%
Asian 18 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 11 9.10% 100.00%
Two or more races 72 50.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 168 79.20% 32.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,019 51.50% 4.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 53949 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 53949 is 2,627, with median earnings of $41,008.00.

Women in 53949 are earning approximately 67.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,627 $41,008.00
Male 1,423 $48,726.00
Female 1,204 $32,753.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 53949 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 200 $58,452.00
Business and Financial 76 $44,844.00
Computer and Mathematical 16 $50,625.00
Architecture and Engineering 22 $61,458.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 6 $0.00
Community and Social Service 21 $55,750.00
Legal 12 $47,500.00
Educational and Library 132 $33,375.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 24 $58,125.00
Healthcare Practitioners 110 $46,250.00
Healthcare Support 98 $21,310.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 49 $46,076.00
Law Enforcement 46 $61,111.00
Food Preparation and Serving 107 $22,188.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 71 $17,404.00
Personal Care and Service 50 $28,333.00
Sales 245 $23,750.00
Office and Administrative Support 308 $37,656.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 30 $13,500.00
Construction and Extraction 178 $53,864.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 137 $55,250.00
Production 341 $34,323.00
Transportation and Material Moving 193 $50,000.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 53949 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 53949.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 118 $61,000.00 82 $53,214.00
Business and Financial 21 $81,250.00 55 $43,203.00
Computer and Mathematical 11 $52,188.00 5 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 11 $75,313.00 11 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 6 $0.00
Community and Social Service 10 $58,750.00 11 $12,292.00
Legal 3 $0.00 9 $43,750.00
Educational and Library 46 $31,944.00 86 $33,625.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 10 $0.00 14 $59,688.00
Healthcare Practitioners 3 $0.00 107 $45,982.00
Healthcare Support 11 $7,917.00 87 $21,607.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 43 $46,285.00 6 $0.00
Law Enforcement 35 $61,528.00 11 $46,563.00
Food Preparation and Serving 45 $22,750.00 62 $21,875.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 38 $18,750.00 33 $16,250.00
Personal Care and Service 18 $49,167.00 32 $19,286.00
Sales 111 $57,614.00 134 $8,462.00
Office and Administrative Support 80 $61,250.00 228 $32,411.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 27 $12,750.00 3 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 168 $55,000.00 10 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 137 $55,250.00 0 $0.00
Production 216 $42,614.00 125 $30,347.00
Transportation and Material Moving 183 $51,250.00 10 $43,333.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 2,799 households in 53949, with an average household size of 2.24 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,750 families living in the 53949 zip code with an average family size of 2.75 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 53949:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,401 121 228 1,049
Average Household Size 2.75 3.22 3.26 1.21
Total Families 1,401 121 228 0
Average Household Size 2.73 2.52 2.98 0

Poverty

Of the 1,750 families living in 53949, 6.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 53949:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 4,117 housing units in 53949.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,799 67.99%
Vacant 1,318 32.01%

12.53% of the total 4,117 housing units in 53949 are rental units. This is approximately 516 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,264 are occupied by the owner - or 54.99% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 53949 is $697.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 53949 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    19
  • Less than $500
    128
  • $500 to $999
    334
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    54
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 53949 is $165,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 53949 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    175
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    298
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    496
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    464
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    542
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    207
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    58
  • $1,000,000 or more
    24

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 53949. The chart below shows the number of properties in 53949 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    539
  • 1940 to 1949
    210
  • 1950 to 1959
    287
  • 1960 to 1969
    379
  • 1970 to 1979
    758
  • 1980 to 1989
    494
  • 1990 to 1999
    719
  • 2000 to 2009
    574
  • 2010 to 2013
    157
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 53949 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    140
  • 1 vehicle available
    657
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,284
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    718

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 53949 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 53949 that commute to work in a particular way.

33.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 53949.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    90
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    234
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    311
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    250
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    223
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    132
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    269
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    74
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    84
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    381
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    287
  • 90 or more minutes
    116

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 53949 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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