54730 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 54730, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

54730 is a zip code in Chippewa County and Dunn County, Wisconsin, which covers Cooks Valley, Howard, Wheaton, Colfax, Colfax, Elk Mound, Grant, Otter Creek, Sand Creek, and Tainter, with a total population of 5,258 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 54730 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 54730.

The estimated population of people living in 54730 is 5,258, with a median age of 40.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 54730 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
5,258
+1.35%
+6.24%
2020
5,188
+6.09%
-
2019
4,890
 -2.08% -
2018
4,994
+0.91%
-
2017
4,949
 - -

Population of 54730 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 54730 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
92.8%
97%
 -4.33%
Black/African American
0.3%
0.2%
 +50.00%
Native
0.4%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
1.2%
1.4%
 -14.29%
Asian
2.8%
0.3%
 +833.33%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.6%
1.1%
 +136.36%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 54730 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 54730 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 54730 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 54730 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.8 -2.63% 41.3 -1.67% 39.7 -5.02%
2020 41.9 -7.1% 42 -3% 41.8 -8.33%
2019 45.1 +0.45% 43.3 -0.69% 45.6 +0.66%
2018 44.9 +4.42% 43.6 +5.57% 45.3 +2.26%
2017 43 - 41.3 - 44.3 -

The median age of the 54730 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 54730 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 9 358 +4% 310 +6.56% 369 318
10 to 19 315 +29.75% 243 +49.71% 400 383
20 to 29 222 -16.03% 264 -12.42% 182 232
30 to 39 323 +28.22% 301 +10.72% 404 327
40 to 49 326 -6.05% 340 -16.48% 301 281
50 to 59 429 -13.08% 299 +22.56% 375 369
60 to 69 326 +20.5% 346 -22.57% 396 271
70+ 226 +40.66% 321 1.71% 331 319

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 54730 zip code is $72,963.00.

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 54730.

  • Under 25
    $40,208.00
  • 25 to 44
    $87,500.00
  • 45 to 64
    $79,583.00
  • 65 and over
    $53,417.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 54730 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 54730, 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 54730 is currently $88,975.00.

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.

5.42% of households in 54730 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 54730 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    11.04%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    18.32%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    25.05%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.76%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    21.34%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.07%
  • $200,000 or more
    5.42%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 54730 is $34,370.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 54730 by the total population of 54730.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 54730 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 54730 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
    8.18%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23.86%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.71%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    55.52%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.73%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 54730 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 54730 zip over the age of 16 is 4,004.

Of those people, a total of 71.00% 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 54730 is 67.60%.

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 54730 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 216 55.60% 21.70%
20 to 24 years 155 98.10% 10.50%
25 to 29 years 259 98.80% 0.80%
30 to 34 years 326 91.40% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 656 87.30% 1.70%
45 to 54 years 645 85.90% 4.20%
55 to 59 years 430 90.70% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 322 66.50% 14.00%
65 to 74 years 650 34.50% 11.60%
75 years and over 345 17.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 54730. 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 3,851 71.00% 4.50%
Black or African American 9 100.00% 100.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 13 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 30 56.70% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 14 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 87 62.10% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 49 85.70% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,851 71.00% 4.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 54730 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 54730 is 2,705, with median earnings of $40,661.00.

Women in 54730 are earning approximately 64.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,705 $40,661.00
Male 1,435 $49,330.00
Female 1,270 $31,926.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 54730 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 266 $34,250.00
Business and Financial 144 $63,438.00
Computer and Mathematical 37 $79,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 75 $64,659.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 46 $112,604.00
Community and Social Service 35 $44,792.00
Legal 11 $0.00
Educational and Library 99 $35,139.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 24 $56,000.00
Healthcare Practitioners 142 $63,824.00
Healthcare Support 75 $23,250.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 5 $0.00
Law Enforcement 40 $38,750.00
Food Preparation and Serving 123 $8,750.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 111 $25,875.00
Personal Care and Service 55 $20,208.00
Sales 272 $37,946.00
Office and Administrative Support 335 $32,371.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 18 $31,250.00
Construction and Extraction 146 $41,721.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 98 $68,000.00
Production 290 $53,009.00
Transportation and Material Moving 88 $50,000.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 54730 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 54730.

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 195 $33,125.00 71 $42,083.00
Business and Financial 39 $60,938.00 105 $66,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 21 $79,750.00 16 $74,167.00
Architecture and Engineering 71 $64,205.00 4 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 36 $113,125.00 10 $36,250.00
Community and Social Service 3 $0.00 32 $45,313.00
Legal 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 14 $81,250.00 85 $28,438.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 7 $0.00 17 $57,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 30 $241,071.00 112 $59,167.00
Healthcare Support 4 $0.00 71 $23,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 3 $0.00 2 $0.00
Law Enforcement 23 $48,750.00 17 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 5 $0.00 118 $7,857.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 67 $33,281.00 44 $22,500.00
Personal Care and Service 4 $0.00 51 $17,031.00
Sales 158 $39,127.00 114 $8,750.00
Office and Administrative Support 53 $55,156.00 282 $31,638.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 15 $40,625.00 3 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 146 $41,721.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 98 $68,000.00 0 $0.00
Production 268 $53,252.00 22 $35,500.00
Transportation and Material Moving 86 $50,313.00 2 $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 1,992 households in 54730, with an average household size of 2.61 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 1,315 families living in the 54730 zip code with an average family size of 3.25 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 54730:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,066 67 182 677
Average Household Size 3.35 3.49 3.32 1.16
Total Families 1,066 67 182 0
Average Household Size 3.33 2.66 3.01 0

Poverty

Of the 1,315 families living in 54730, 4.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 54730:

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 2,237 housing units in 54730.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,992 89.05%
Vacant 245 10.95%

17.70% of the total 2,237 housing units in 54730 are rental units. This is approximately 396 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,544 are occupied by the owner - or 69.02% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 54730 is $624.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 54730 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
    52
  • Less than $500
    43
  • $500 to $999
    328
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    25
  • $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 54730 is $180,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 54730 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    86
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    144
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    273
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    405
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    340
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    224
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    67
  • $1,000,000 or more
    5

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 54730. The chart below shows the number of properties in 54730 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    303
  • 1940 to 1949
    100
  • 1950 to 1959
    283
  • 1960 to 1969
    107
  • 1970 to 1979
    372
  • 1980 to 1989
    172
  • 1990 to 1999
    418
  • 2000 to 2009
    397
  • 2010 to 2013
    85
  • 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 54730 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    26
  • 1 vehicle available
    423
  • 2 vehicles available
    738
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    805

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 54730 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 54730 that commute to work in a particular way.

26.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 54730.

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
    102
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    188
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    351
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    328
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    438
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    243
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    361
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    101
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    69
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    127
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    72
  • 90 or more minutes
    102

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 54730 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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