54548 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 54548, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

54548 is a zip code in Oneida County and Vilas County, Wisconsin, which covers Hazelhurst, Minocqua, Woodruff, and Lac du Flambeau, with a total population of 5,601 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 54548 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 54548.

The estimated population of people living in 54548 is 5,601, with a median age of 55.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 54548 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
5,601
+12.58%
+16.88%
2020
4,975
+2.51%
-
2019
4,853
+0.27%
-
2018
4,840
+1%
-
2017
4,792
 - -

Population of 54548 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 54548 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
89.4%
92.2%
 -3.04%
Black/African American
0.7%
0.8%
 -12.50%
Native
4.8%
2.8%
 +71.43%
Hispanic
2.8%
1.6%
 +75.00%
Asian
0.5%
1.7%
 -70.59%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.7%
0.7%
 +142.86%
Other
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 54548 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 54548 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 54548 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 54548 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 55.5 -0.89% 51.9 -1.7% 58.2 -2.02%
2020 56 +1.27% 52.8 -1.86% 59.4 +4.76%
2019 55.3 +1.1% 53.8 +0.56% 56.7 +0.89%
2018 54.7 -1.62% 53.5 -1.47% 56.2 -2.09%
2017 55.6 - 54.3 - 57.4 -

The median age of the 54548 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 54548 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 9 203 +41.41% 163 11.1% 297 162
10 to 19 149 +88.36% 113 +68.84% 299 206
20 to 29 221 -38.34% 207 -44.23% 141 129
30 to 39 219 +22.88% 180 +64.07% 267 311
40 to 49 248 +10.96% 152 +30.9% 265 203
50 to 59 521 -8.33% 467 +9.45% 472 487
60 to 69 454 2.09% 531 +26.9% 432 682
70+ 520 +28.98% 444 +34.29% 653 595

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 54548 zip code is $63,036.00.

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 54548.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $91,500.00
  • 45 to 64
    $67,298.00
  • 65 and over
    $55,022.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 54548 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 54548, 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 54548 is currently $99,168.00.

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.

9.39% of households in 54548 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 54548 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    14.52%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    20.06%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    23.54%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.75%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.38%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.35%
  • $200,000 or more
    9.39%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 54548 is $46,214.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 54548 by the total population of 54548.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 54548 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 54548 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
    15.43%
  • Bachelor's degree
    35.33%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.62%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    35.56%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.06%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 54548 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 54548 zip over the age of 16 is 4,818.

Of those people, a total of 53.20% 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 54548 is 51.80%.

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 54548 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 181 26.50% 35.40%
20 to 24 years 139 66.90% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 131 96.20% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 236 92.40% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 544 84.20% 4.80%
45 to 54 years 703 77.00% 2.60%
55 to 59 years 522 72.00% 2.90%
60 to 64 years 580 58.40% 0.90%
65 to 74 years 992 32.10% 0.00%
75 years and over 790 6.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 54548. 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 4,414 52.40% 2.40%
Black or African American 12 100.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 220 80.50% 6.20%
Asian 20 25.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 30 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 122 45.90% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 129 46.50% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,351 51.90% 2.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 54548 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 54548 is 2,498, with median earnings of $40,508.00.

Women in 54548 are earning approximately 85.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,498 $40,508.00
Male 1,214 $43,050.00
Female 1,284 $36,959.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 54548 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 371 $61,656.00
Business and Financial 84 $109,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 28 $60,000.00
Architecture and Engineering 15 $110,156.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 32 $90,500.00
Community and Social Service 42 $27,083.00
Legal 3 $0.00
Educational and Library 120 $55,795.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 18 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 292 $67,500.00
Healthcare Support 27 $26,806.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 11 $0.00
Law Enforcement 12 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 182 $20,724.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 130 $22,500.00
Personal Care and Service 42 $31,293.00
Sales 290 $43,750.00
Office and Administrative Support 282 $22,857.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 131 $29,688.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 73 $34,955.00
Production 81 $33,625.00
Transportation and Material Moving 184 $24,198.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 54548 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 54548.

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 154 $94,688.00 217 $60,823.00
Business and Financial 31 $250,001.00 53 $37,344.00
Computer and Mathematical 22 $56,964.00 6 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 11 $0.00 4 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 1 $0.00 31 $90,563.00
Community and Social Service 5 $0.00 37 $30,208.00
Legal 0 $0.00 3 $0.00
Educational and Library 45 $56,648.00 75 $39,583.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 6 $0.00 12 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 76 $65,625.00 216 $68,684.00
Healthcare Support 18 $32,500.00 9 $20,938.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 12 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 68 $22,375.00 114 $17,188.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 69 $35,481.00 61 $13,482.00
Personal Care and Service 5 $0.00 37 $31,509.00
Sales 144 $66,786.00 146 $30,000.00
Office and Administrative Support 86 $24,722.00 196 $21,500.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 130 $31,250.00 1 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 73 $34,955.00 0 $0.00
Production 52 $47,692.00 29 $33,375.00
Transportation and Material Moving 181 $24,127.00 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 2,472 households in 54548, with an average household size of 2.2 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 1,465 families living in the 54548 zip code with an average family size of 2.85 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 54548:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,325 26 114 1,007
Average Household Size 2.81 4.38 3.5 1.19
Total Families 1,325 26 114 0
Average Household Size 2.78 4.08 3.37 0

Poverty

Of the 1,465 families living in 54548, 1.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 54548:

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 5,134 housing units in 54548.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,472 48.15%
Vacant 2,662 51.85%

9.93% of the total 5,134 housing units in 54548 are rental units. This is approximately 510 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,919 are occupied by the owner - or 37.38% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 54548 is $869.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 54548 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
    43
  • Less than $500
    21
  • $500 to $999
    381
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    92
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    12
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    4
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 54548 is $247,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 54548 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    112
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    52
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    207
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    326
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    462
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    492
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    200
  • $1,000,000 or more
    68

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 54548. The chart below shows the number of properties in 54548 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    221
  • 1940 to 1949
    240
  • 1950 to 1959
    251
  • 1960 to 1969
    445
  • 1970 to 1979
    744
  • 1980 to 1989
    752
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,376
  • 2000 to 2009
    789
  • 2010 to 2013
    298
  • 2014 or later
    18

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 54548 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    188
  • 1 vehicle available
    765
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,010
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    509

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 54548 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 54548 that commute to work in a particular way.

19.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 54548.

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
    130
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    344
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    601
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    568
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    252
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    19
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    116
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    28
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    16
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    60
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    75
  • 90 or more minutes
    48

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 54548 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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