54201 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 54201, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

54201 is a zip code in Door County and Kewaunee County, Wisconsin, which covers Clay Banks, Forestville, County subdivisions not defined, Ahnapee, Algoma, Casco, Lincoln, and Pierce, with a total population of 5,347 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 54201 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 54201.

The estimated population of people living in 54201 is 5,347, with a median age of 47.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 54201 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
5,347
+4.97%
+2.83%
2020
5,094
 -0.82% -
2019
5,136
 -1% -
2018
5,188
 -0.23% -
2017
5,200
 - -

Population of 54201 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 54201 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%
95.6%
 -2.51%
Black/African American
1%
1%
 0.00%
Native
0.6%
0.1%
 +500.00%
Hispanic
2.7%
2.5%
 +8.00%
Asian
0.4%
0.4%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.2%
0.4%
 +200.00%
Other
0.9%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 54201 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 54201 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 54201 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 54201 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 47 -1.88% 47.1 -1.05% 46.9 -2.9%
2020 47.9 -1.03% 47.6 0% 48.3 -1.43%
2019 48.4 +1.47% 47.6 +3.03% 49 -0.2%
2018 47.7 +0.63% 46.2 +1.09% 49.1 +0.41%
2017 47.4 - 45.7 - 48.9 -

The median age of the 54201 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 54201 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 9 195 +55.83% 248 +18.84% 283 285
10 to 19 402 -8.32% 288 -17.58% 367 240
20 to 29 294 -14.71% 205 +44.18% 251 303
30 to 39 229 +18.95% 211 +27.53% 267 261
40 to 49 404 -26.9% 343 -19.01% 303 281
50 to 59 510 -18.85% 317 +14.21% 419 363
60 to 69 282 +46.62% 373 +8.51% 437 401
70+ 379 +12.23% 520 -10.85% 425 461

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 54201 zip code is $67,857.00.

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 54201.

  • Under 25
    $36,815.00
  • 25 to 44
    $76,319.00
  • 45 to 64
    $75,500.00
  • 65 and over
    $51,354.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 54201 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 54201, 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 54201 is currently $74,508.00.

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.

1.67% of households in 54201 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 54201 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    15.52%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.98%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.28%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    17.61%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.03%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.90%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.67%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 54201 is $31,406.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 54201 by the total population of 54201.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 54201 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 54201 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
    5.84%
  • Bachelor's degree
    20.59%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.44%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    61.81%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.33%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 54201 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 54201 zip over the age of 16 is 4,409.

Of those people, a total of 58.00% 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 54201 is 56.20%.

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 54201 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 237 67.50% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 294 57.80% 4.70%
25 to 29 years 260 70.80% 3.80%
30 to 34 years 214 86.90% 6.50%
35 to 44 years 577 89.60% 2.90%
45 to 54 years 680 90.40% 0.50%
55 to 59 years 423 51.30% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 437 57.40% 5.60%
65 to 74 years 716 28.60% 5.40%
75 years and over 571 8.90% 17.60%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 54201. 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 4,195 59.40% 3.20%
Black or African American 47 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 32 25.00% 0.00%
Asian 54 29.60% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 16 50.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 65 49.20% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 87 14.90% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,183 59.50% 3.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 54201 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 54201 is 2,477, with median earnings of $40,572.00.

Women in 54201 are earning approximately 70.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,477 $40,572.00
Male 1,367 $44,967.00
Female 1,110 $31,556.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 54201 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 208 $66,429.00
Business and Financial 201 $54,871.00
Computer and Mathematical 19 $43,393.00
Architecture and Engineering 25 $58,594.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 17 $21,771.00
Community and Social Service 31 $50,625.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 87 $56,875.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 31 $45,625.00
Healthcare Practitioners 112 $58,958.00
Healthcare Support 119 $20,417.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 6 $0.00
Law Enforcement 35 $60,250.00
Food Preparation and Serving 88 $20,132.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 98 $30,139.00
Personal Care and Service 72 $13,750.00
Sales 161 $10,924.00
Office and Administrative Support 270 $36,071.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 46 $15,000.00
Construction and Extraction 229 $44,188.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 62 $50,000.00
Production 328 $42,770.00
Transportation and Material Moving 161 $38,688.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 54201 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 54201.

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 138 $70,000.00 70 $58,864.00
Business and Financial 67 $54,181.00 134 $57,629.00
Computer and Mathematical 12 $44,643.00 7 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 25 $58,594.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 2 $0.00 15 $0.00
Community and Social Service 14 $0.00 17 $61,719.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 24 $147,692.00 63 $48,125.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 15 $36,875.00 16 $45,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 16 $72,857.00 96 $58,333.00
Healthcare Support 8 $0.00 111 $16,406.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 6 $0.00
Law Enforcement 28 $60,833.00 7 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 17 $7,125.00 71 $20,691.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 62 $31,000.00 36 $22,273.00
Personal Care and Service 2 $0.00 70 $13,542.00
Sales 86 $6,453.00 75 $13,229.00
Office and Administrative Support 60 $50,217.00 210 $32,857.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 36 $42,500.00 10 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 229 $44,188.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 62 $50,000.00 0 $0.00
Production 269 $44,561.00 59 $38,272.00
Transportation and Material Moving 158 $38,750.00 3 $0.00

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 2,152 households in 54201, with an average household size of 2.47 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 1,485 families living in the 54201 zip code with an average family size of 2.9 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 54201:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,345 71 69 667
Average Household Size 2.98 2.87 3.45 1.29
Total Families 1,345 71 69 0
Average Household Size 2.91 2.65 2.93 0

Poverty

Of the 1,485 families living in 54201, 4.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 54201:

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 2,634 housing units in 54201.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,152 81.70%
Vacant 482 18.30%

13.33% of the total 2,634 housing units in 54201 are rental units. This is approximately 351 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,755 are occupied by the owner - or 66.63% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 54201 is $755.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 54201 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
    46
  • Less than $500
    80
  • $500 to $999
    251
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    16
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    2
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    2
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 54201 is $148,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 54201 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    111
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    421
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    358
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    403
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    260
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    176
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    23
  • $1,000,000 or more
    3

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 54201. The chart below shows the number of properties in 54201 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    697
  • 1940 to 1949
    216
  • 1950 to 1959
    375
  • 1960 to 1969
    242
  • 1970 to 1979
    347
  • 1980 to 1989
    283
  • 1990 to 1999
    237
  • 2000 to 2009
    184
  • 2010 to 2013
    51
  • 2014 or later
    2

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 54201 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    171
  • 1 vehicle available
    469
  • 2 vehicles available
    772
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    740

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 54201 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 54201 that commute to work in a particular way.

22.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 54201.

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
    360
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    446
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    231
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    181
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    286
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    113
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    145
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    120
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    103
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    254
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    58
  • 90 or more minutes
    46

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 54201 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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