54728 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 54728, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

54728 is a zip code in Barron County and Rusk County, Wisconsin, which covers Chetek, Chetek, Dallas, Dovre, Maple Grove, Prairie Lake, Sioux Creek, Sumner, Rusk, and Strickland, with a total population of 5,972 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 54728 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 54728.

The estimated population of people living in 54728 is 5,972, with a median age of 49.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 54728 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
5,972
 -0.42% -2.77%
2020
5,997
 -3.63% -
2019
6,223
 -0.13% -
2018
6,231
+1.45%
-
2017
6,142
 - -

Population of 54728 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 54728 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
96.5%
95.4%
 +1.15%
Black/African American
0.6%
0.6%
 0.00%
Native
0.8%
0.5%
 +60.00%
Hispanic
0.9%
3.1%
 -70.97%
Asian
0.6%
0.4%
 +50.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.7%
0%
 0.00%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 54728 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 54728 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 54728 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 54728 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 49.9 0% 47.7 0% 52.1 +0.77%
2020 49.9 +2.25% 47.7 +2.14% 51.7 -0.58%
2019 48.8 0% 46.7 0% 52 +1.56%
2018 48.8 0% 46.7 -1.06% 51.2 +0.99%
2017 48.8 - 47.2 - 50.7 -

The median age of the 54728 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 54728 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 9 316 -17.27% 283 2.41% 261 280
10 to 19 368 -23.3% 296 +12.27% 285 329
20 to 29 309 -2.87% 281 -18.32% 297 228
30 to 39 365 -2.03% 278 -10.88% 354 247
40 to 49 298 +24.12% 342 0.57% 374 341
50 to 59 446 -0.3% 483 -14.19% 434 418
60 to 69 528 -8.14% 530 +10.29% 483 586
70+ 484 +5.22% 535 +4.47% 504 551

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 54728 zip code is $57,835.00.

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 54728.

  • Under 25
    $56,250.00
  • 25 to 44
    $63,545.00
  • 45 to 64
    $66,481.00
  • 65 and over
    $44,681.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 54728 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 54728, 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 54728 is currently $71,315.00.

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.

2.30% of households in 54728 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 54728 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    15.79%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    25.49%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    24.49%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.77%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.35%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.82%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.30%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 54728 is $30,871.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 54728 by the total population of 54728.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 54728 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 54728 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
    4.97%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25.28%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    16.69%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    50.63%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.43%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 54728 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 54728 zip over the age of 16 is 5,069.

Of those people, a total of 57.60% 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 54728 is 56.10%.

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 54728 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 252 64.30% 0.60%
20 to 24 years 278 87.40% 2.10%
25 to 29 years 247 88.30% 3.70%
30 to 34 years 332 88.30% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 601 87.20% 3.40%
45 to 54 years 747 78.80% 3.90%
55 to 59 years 488 75.60% 3.50%
60 to 64 years 571 49.60% 1.80%
65 to 74 years 881 25.40% 2.20%
75 years and over 672 2.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 54728. 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 4,917 57.30% 2.80%
Black or African American 19 68.40% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 45 73.30% 0.00%
Asian 30 76.70% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 29 44.80% 0.00%
Two or more races 29 72.40% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 53 49.10% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,903 57.40% 2.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 54728 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 54728 is 2,844, with median earnings of $32,275.00.

Women in 54728 are earning approximately 71.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,844 $32,275.00
Male 1,590 $37,379.00
Female 1,254 $26,782.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 54728 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 236 $43,846.00
Business and Financial 49 $42,188.00
Computer and Mathematical 24 $66,429.00
Architecture and Engineering 31 $61,563.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 13 $51,875.00
Community and Social Service 75 $23,125.00
Legal 3 $0.00
Educational and Library 105 $55,625.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 59 $13,580.00
Healthcare Practitioners 163 $43,750.00
Healthcare Support 108 $21,111.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 6 $0.00
Law Enforcement 16 $76,250.00
Food Preparation and Serving 198 $15,147.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 105 $21,083.00
Personal Care and Service 53 $13,750.00
Sales 301 $28,482.00
Office and Administrative Support 326 $34,000.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 37 $20,750.00
Construction and Extraction 170 $44,565.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 121 $46,023.00
Production 355 $35,795.00
Transportation and Material Moving 141 $38,250.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 54728 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 54728.

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 122 $52,083.00 114 $29,375.00
Business and Financial 22 $44,167.00 27 $38,438.00
Computer and Mathematical 15 $65,536.00 9 $81,563.00
Architecture and Engineering 31 $61,563.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 8 $66,250.00 5 $0.00
Community and Social Service 13 $0.00 62 $28,333.00
Legal 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 26 $57,813.00 79 $53,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 47 $12,898.00 12 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 33 $44,028.00 130 $43,125.00
Healthcare Support 17 $13,750.00 91 $22,574.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 14 $76,875.00 2 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 94 $9,559.00 104 $17,059.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 74 $18,333.00 31 $21,932.00
Personal Care and Service 11 $33,750.00 42 $13,214.00
Sales 162 $43,542.00 139 $18,036.00
Office and Administrative Support 58 $19,712.00 268 $35,400.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 29 $20,250.00 8 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 160 $45,417.00 10 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 114 $46,818.00 7 $0.00
Production 274 $41,284.00 81 $29,306.00
Transportation and Material Moving 136 $37,143.00 5 $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 2,483 households in 54728, with an average household size of 2.36 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 1,680 families living in the 54728 zip code with an average family size of 2.82 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 54728:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,451 102 127 803
Average Household Size 2.79 3.27 3.8 1.25
Total Families 1,451 102 127 0
Average Household Size 2.76 2.78 3.53 0

Poverty

Of the 1,680 families living in 54728, 8.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 54728:

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 3,526 housing units in 54728.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,483 70.42%
Vacant 1,043 29.58%

8.99% of the total 3,526 housing units in 54728 are rental units. This is approximately 317 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,123 are occupied by the owner - or 60.21% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 54728 is $844.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 54728 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
    32
  • $500 to $999
    219
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    66
  • $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 54728 is $166,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 54728 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    124
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    285
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    451
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    452
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    482
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    273
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    48
  • $1,000,000 or more
    8

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 54728. The chart below shows the number of properties in 54728 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    666
  • 1940 to 1949
    210
  • 1950 to 1959
    325
  • 1960 to 1969
    260
  • 1970 to 1979
    619
  • 1980 to 1989
    408
  • 1990 to 1999
    507
  • 2000 to 2009
    395
  • 2010 to 2013
    134
  • 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 54728 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    89
  • 1 vehicle available
    535
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,197
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    662

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 54728 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 54728 that commute to work in a particular way.

27 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 54728.

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
    98
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    340
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    262
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    355
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    519
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    152
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    205
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    100
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    59
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    205
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    105
  • 90 or more minutes
    124

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 54728 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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