54751 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 54751, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

54751 is a zip code in Dunn County, Wisconsin, which covers Dunn, Eau Galle, Lucas, Menomonie, Menomonie, Peru, Red Cedar, Rock Creek, Sherman, Spring Brook, Stanton, Tainter, and Weston, with a total population of 26,145 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 54751 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 54751.

The estimated population of people living in 54751 is 26,145, with a median age of 30.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 54751 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
26,145
+0.83%
+1.46%
2020
25,931
 -0.31% -
2019
26,011
+0.16%
-
2018
25,969
+0.78%
-
2017
25,768
 - -

Population of 54751 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 54751 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
91.2%
92.2%
 -1.08%
Black/African American
1%
0.8%
 +25.00%
Native
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Hispanic
2%
1.5%
 +33.33%
Asian
4%
3.2%
 +25.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.7%
2.1%
 -19.05%
Other
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 54751 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 54751 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 54751 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 54751 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 30.4 +4.11% 28.5 +3.64% 32.4 +4.52%
2020 29.2 +0.69% 27.5 +4.17% 31 -0.96%
2019 29 0% 26.4 -4.69% 31.3 +1.95%
2018 29 -1.02% 27.7 -2.12% 30.7 -1.6%
2017 29.3 - 28.3 - 31.2 -

The median age of the 54751 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 54751 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 1,180 -9.88% 1,195 -2.91% 1,055 1,158
10 to 19 2,200 +1.83% 2,282 -12.71% 2,236 2,000
20 to 29 3,312 +0.82% 2,934 +8.74% 3,333 3,193
30 to 39 1,364 +4.78% 1,214 +8.67% 1,413 1,319
40 to 49 1,160 +10.03% 1,238 -13.28% 1,275 1,079
50 to 59 1,330 +4.1% 1,514 -2.46% 1,381 1,477
60 to 69 1,190 +9.44% 1,122 +17.41% 1,302 1,328
70+ 1,024 -5.56% 1,509 +8.11% 964 1,632

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 54751 zip code is $59,747.00.

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 54751.

  • Under 25
    $33,024.00
  • 25 to 44
    $75,972.00
  • 45 to 64
    $74,123.00
  • 65 and over
    $43,558.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 54751 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 54751, 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 54751 is currently $74,674.00.

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.

2.95% of households in 54751 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 54751 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    21.70%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    20.63%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.47%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.48%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.45%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.32%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.95%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 54751 is $29,846.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 54751 by the total population of 54751.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 54751 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 54751 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
    15.89%
  • Bachelor's degree
    34.83%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.77%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    37.01%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.50%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 54751 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 54751 zip over the age of 16 is 22,478.

Of those people, a total of 65.50% 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 54751 is 63.00%.

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 54751 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,782 48.60% 5.50%
20 to 24 years 5,042 78.80% 5.70%
25 to 29 years 1,484 90.70% 5.90%
30 to 34 years 1,248 89.50% 0.90%
35 to 44 years 2,731 88.30% 1.20%
45 to 54 years 2,394 86.40% 3.80%
55 to 59 years 1,571 69.30% 5.10%
60 to 64 years 1,280 52.30% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 2,271 25.60% 1.90%
75 years and over 1,675 7.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 54751. 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 20,860 65.20% 3.70%
Black or African American 243 72.80% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 17 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 823 74.80% 7.80%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 13 100.00% 0.00%
Other 82 76.80% 3.20%
Two or more races 440 59.30% 6.10%
Hispanic or Latino 414 73.70% 5.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 20,646 65.10% 3.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 54751 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 54751 is 14,166, with median earnings of $30,511.00.

Women in 54751 are earning approximately 74.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 14,166 $30,511.00
Male 7,327 $36,110.00
Female 6,839 $26,881.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 54751 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 1,361 $54,985.00
Business and Financial 512 $46,786.00
Computer and Mathematical 207 $44,417.00
Architecture and Engineering 251 $56,210.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 143 $22,426.00
Community and Social Service 323 $41,823.00
Legal 13 $52,969.00
Educational and Library 1,291 $27,139.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 299 $28,036.00
Healthcare Practitioners 372 $54,417.00
Healthcare Support 569 $21,993.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 107 $23,671.00
Law Enforcement 13 $53,958.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,258 $9,352.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 376 $10,192.00
Personal Care and Service 340 $6,350.00
Sales 1,347 $25,888.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,449 $32,013.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 141 $13,274.00
Construction and Extraction 278 $48,000.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 481 $35,639.00
Production 1,412 $35,577.00
Transportation and Material Moving 658 $48,841.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 54751 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 54751.

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 811 $61,723.00 550 $51,400.00
Business and Financial 169 $49,688.00 343 $45,848.00
Computer and Mathematical 195 $44,917.00 12 $26,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 194 $56,706.00 57 $38,750.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 111 $21,642.00 32 $63,000.00
Community and Social Service 93 $12,303.00 230 $45,429.00
Legal 8 $0.00 5 $46,250.00
Educational and Library 358 $56,444.00 933 $25,836.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 140 $8,281.00 159 $48,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 89 $72,125.00 283 $52,625.00
Healthcare Support 78 $7,321.00 491 $23,438.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 44 $22,292.00 63 $0.00
Law Enforcement 13 $53,958.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 618 $9,511.00 640 $9,167.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 283 $10,409.00 93 $6,563.00
Personal Care and Service 47 $5,703.00 293 $6,456.00
Sales 670 $52,500.00 677 $14,039.00
Office and Administrative Support 383 $37,652.00 1,066 $31,700.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 54 $22,000.00 87 $7,472.00
Construction and Extraction 243 $44,886.00 35 $48,657.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 477 $35,528.00 4 $0.00
Production 955 $43,199.00 457 $28,028.00
Transportation and Material Moving 595 $49,177.00 63 $34,345.00

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 9,764 households in 54751, with an average household size of 2.3 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 4,978 families living in the 54751 zip code with an average family size of 3.03 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 54751:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,897 395 686 4,786
Average Household Size 3.07 3.72 2.95 1.47
Total Families 3,897 395 686 0
Average Household Size 3.04 3.38 2.76 0

Poverty

Of the 4,978 families living in 54751, 5.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 54751:

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 10,415 housing units in 54751.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 9,764 93.75%
Vacant 651 6.25%

40.75% of the total 10,415 housing units in 54751 are rental units. This is approximately 4,244 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,368 are occupied by the owner - or 51.54% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 54751 is $859.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 54751 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
    152
  • Less than $500
    432
  • $500 to $999
    2,420
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,196
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    161
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    18
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    17
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 54751 is $189,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 54751 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    393
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    466
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    915
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,176
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,555
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    733
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    119
  • $1,000,000 or more
    11

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 54751. The chart below shows the number of properties in 54751 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,456
  • 1940 to 1949
    535
  • 1950 to 1959
    842
  • 1960 to 1969
    711
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,626
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,242
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,936
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,241
  • 2010 to 2013
    801
  • 2014 or later
    25

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 54751 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    693
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,261
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,601
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,209

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 54751 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 54751 that commute to work in a particular way.

19 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 54751.

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
    899
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    2,661
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    3,071
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,671
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    762
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    513
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,081
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    496
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    336
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    548
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    560
  • 90 or more minutes
    131

Summary

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