54771 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 54771, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

54771 is a zip code in Clark County and Taylor County, Wisconsin, which covers Butler, Foster, Hendren, Mead, Reseburg, Thorp, Thorp, Withee, Worden, Roosevelt, and Taft, with a total population of 4,467 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 54771 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 54771.

The estimated population of people living in 54771 is 4,467, with a median age of 35.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 54771 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,467
+3.81%
+5.23%
2020
4,303
 -1.69% -
2019
4,377
+3.16%
-
2018
4,243
 -0.05% -
2017
4,245
 - -

Population of 54771 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 54771 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
96.4%
97.7%
 -1.33%
Black/African American
0%
0%
 0.00%
Native
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
2%
1.3%
 +53.85%
Asian
0.7%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.8%
1%
 -20.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 54771 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 54771 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 54771 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 54771 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 35.2 -0.28% 37 -0.27% 32.7 +0.31%
2020 35.3 -0.28% 37.1 +4.21% 32.6 -7.12%
2019 35.4 -5.09% 35.6 -4.56% 35.1 -5.9%
2018 37.3 0% 37.3 0% 37.3 -0.27%
2017 37.3 - 37.3 - 37.4 -

The median age of the 54771 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 54771 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 9 311 -0.85% 374 +11.15% 300 412
10 to 19 358 +19.74% 317 +24.53% 425 401
20 to 29 219 +4.9% 229 -4.57% 228 214
30 to 39 247 -0.13% 198 +19.58% 243 238
40 to 49 245 +20.99% 210 +26.48% 298 269
50 to 59 288 -6.33% 279 -37.94% 267 185
60 to 69 243 -6.5% 221 +21.06% 225 265
70+ 209 +28.01% 297 -25.3% 271 226

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 54771 zip code is $60,300.00.

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 54771.

  • Under 25
    $52,500.00
  • 25 to 44
    $85,991.00
  • 45 to 64
    $68,092.00
  • 65 and over
    $38,500.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 54771 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 54771, 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 54771 is currently $76,603.00.

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.

3.83% of households in 54771 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 54771 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    17.90%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.11%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.49%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.41%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.13%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.13%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.83%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 54771 is $26,022.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 54771 by the total population of 54771.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 54771 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 54771 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
    5.12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    18.57%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.26%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    61.09%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.96%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 54771 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 54771 zip over the age of 16 is 3,212.

Of those people, a total of 64.40% 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 54771 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 54771 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 283 56.20% 6.90%
20 to 24 years 242 81.00% 2.60%
25 to 29 years 200 81.50% 5.50%
30 to 34 years 238 86.60% 1.00%
35 to 44 years 517 84.10% 3.70%
45 to 54 years 494 77.10% 0.30%
55 to 59 years 251 81.70% 0.50%
60 to 64 years 258 72.50% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 421 29.00% 1.60%
75 years and over 308 5.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 54771. 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 3,158 64.70% 2.30%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 4 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 27 63.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 2 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 21 33.30% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 55 52.70% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,113 65.00% 2.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 54771 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 54771 is 2,023, with median earnings of $36,856.00.

Women in 54771 are earning approximately 60.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,023 $36,856.00
Male 1,124 $44,551.00
Female 899 $26,997.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 54771 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 307 $42,841.00
Business and Financial 55 $59,583.00
Computer and Mathematical 7 $53,750.00
Architecture and Engineering 4 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 3 $0.00
Community and Social Service 22 $42,500.00
Legal 9 $0.00
Educational and Library 109 $34,583.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 13 $20,417.00
Healthcare Practitioners 90 $55,357.00
Healthcare Support 123 $19,688.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 4 $0.00
Law Enforcement 18 $58,750.00
Food Preparation and Serving 70 $20,313.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 55 $26,477.00
Personal Care and Service 36 $30,000.00
Sales 153 $45,625.00
Office and Administrative Support 192 $41,042.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 88 $15,167.00
Construction and Extraction 174 $31,500.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 85 $51,250.00
Production 189 $34,875.00
Transportation and Material Moving 102 $53,750.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 54771 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 54771.

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 206 $44,091.00 101 $21,771.00
Business and Financial 18 $63,750.00 37 $58,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 4 $0.00 3 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 4 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 3 $0.00
Community and Social Service 14 $43,750.00 8 $26,667.00
Legal 0 $0.00 9 $0.00
Educational and Library 17 $62,917.00 92 $33,056.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 6 $0.00 7 $20,417.00
Healthcare Practitioners 8 $103,333.00 82 $55,000.00
Healthcare Support 4 $0.00 119 $19,688.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 4 $0.00
Law Enforcement 15 $68,125.00 3 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 14 $26,667.00 56 $11,667.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 36 $26,364.00 19 $27,813.00
Personal Care and Service 1 $0.00 35 $32,614.00
Sales 84 $55,000.00 69 $20,156.00
Office and Administrative Support 46 $82,500.00 146 $34,688.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 62 $17,222.00 26 $6,250.00
Construction and Extraction 174 $31,500.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 85 $51,250.00 0 $0.00
Production 136 $40,833.00 53 $26,797.00
Transportation and Material Moving 98 $54,063.00 4 $30,000.00

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 1,514 households in 54771, with an average household size of 2.87 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 1,175 families living in the 54771 zip code with an average family size of 3.31 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 54771:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 941 122 112 339
Average Household Size 3.55 2.66 2.56 1.15
Total Families 941 122 112 0
Average Household Size 3.55 2.25 2.45 0

Poverty

Of the 1,175 families living in 54771, 6.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 54771:

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 1,631 housing units in 54771.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,514 92.83%
Vacant 117 7.17%

17.35% of the total 1,631 housing units in 54771 are rental units. This is approximately 283 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,199 are occupied by the owner - or 73.51% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 54771 is $674.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 54771 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
    32
  • Less than $500
    83
  • $500 to $999
    163
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    33
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    4
  • $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 54771 is $147,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 54771 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    118
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    282
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    207
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    176
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    195
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    152
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    47
  • $1,000,000 or more
    22

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 54771. The chart below shows the number of properties in 54771 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    372
  • 1940 to 1949
    149
  • 1950 to 1959
    212
  • 1960 to 1969
    172
  • 1970 to 1979
    267
  • 1980 to 1989
    96
  • 1990 to 1999
    129
  • 2000 to 2009
    158
  • 2010 to 2013
    73
  • 2014 or later
    3

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 54771 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    145
  • 1 vehicle available
    283
  • 2 vehicles available
    491
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    595

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 54771 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 54771 that commute to work in a particular way.

24.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 54771.

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
    299
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    281
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    232
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    233
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    145
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    38
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    65
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    48
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    26
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    200
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    86
  • 90 or more minutes
    81

Summary

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