54859 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 54859, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

54859 is a zip code in Douglas County and Washburn County, Wisconsin, which covers Gordon, Wascott, Brooklyn, Chicog, Frog Creek, Minong, Minong, and Stinnett, with a total population of 2,073 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 54859 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 54859.

The estimated population of people living in 54859 is 2,073, with a median age of 57.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 54859 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,073
+14.98%
+27.81%
2020
1,803
+1.86%
-
2019
1,770
+4.24%
-
2018
1,698
+4.69%
-
2017
1,622
 - -

Population of 54859 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 54859 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
93.7%
96.3%
 -2.70%
Black/African American
0.3%
0.1%
 +200.00%
Native
1.2%
2.3%
 -47.83%
Hispanic
0.5%
0.5%
 0.00%
Asian
1.1%
0.3%
 +266.67%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.2%
0.5%
 +540.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 54859 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 54859 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 54859 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 54859 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 57 -0.87% 57.8 +0.87% 56.4 -2.42%
2020 57.5 +1.41% 57.3 -0.17% 57.8 +3.21%
2019 56.7 +0.35% 57.4 +1.77% 56 -0.88%
2018 56.5 +0.71% 56.4 +1.81% 56.5 -0.18%
2017 56.1 - 55.4 - 56.6 -

The median age of the 54859 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 54859 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 37 +148.45% 49 +35.22% 129 68
10 to 19 84 -16.1% 100 +33.68% 71 120
20 to 29 33 +98.26% 34 +91.58% 78 73
30 to 39 34 +74.18% 37 +66.16% 65 62
40 to 49 119 -24.15% 79 +14.57% 84 89
50 to 59 173 +11.14% 152 +4.66% 190 153
60 to 69 173 +27.34% 164 +17.33% 223 194
70+ 174 +41.77% 180 +20.24% 257 217

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 54859 zip code is $42,941.00.

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 54859.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $67,813.00
  • 45 to 64
    $55,703.00
  • 65 and over
    $38,076.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 54859 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 54859, 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 54859 is currently $65,395.00.

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.

3.17% of households in 54859 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 54859 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    23.66%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    31.88%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    12.57%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.00%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.48%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.24%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.17%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 54859 is $32,054.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 54859 by the total population of 54859.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 54859 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 54859 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
    7.51%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23.57%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    16.16%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    48.67%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.09%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 54859 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 54859 zip over the age of 16 is 1,773.

Of those people, a total of 46.00% 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 54859 is 42.50%.

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 54859 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 88 70.50% 35.50%
20 to 24 years 77 100.00% 22.10%
25 to 29 years 74 63.50% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 40 82.50% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 183 74.30% 2.20%
45 to 54 years 201 67.20% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 219 71.70% 12.70%
60 to 64 years 198 37.90% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 447 17.00% 0.00%
75 years and over 246 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 54859. 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 1,656 43.80% 5.50%
Black or African American 6 100.00% 100.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 17 58.80% 0.00%
Asian 22 95.50% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 72 75.00% 29.60%
Hispanic or Latino 9 100.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,656 43.80% 5.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 54859 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 54859 is 754, with median earnings of $36,563.00.

Women in 54859 are earning approximately 71.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 754 $36,563.00
Male 372 $45,000.00
Female 382 $31,983.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 54859 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 74 $84,286.00
Business and Financial 50 $48,214.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 4 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 3 $0.00
Community and Social Service 16 $53,125.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 37 $30,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 3 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 21 $64,688.00
Healthcare Support 22 $5,000.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 5 $0.00
Law Enforcement 6 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 65 $9,375.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 8 $10,000.00
Personal Care and Service 16 $30,417.00
Sales 64 $26,667.00
Office and Administrative Support 77 $32,083.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 1 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 43 $43,958.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 45 $27,969.00
Production 109 $44,375.00
Transportation and Material Moving 44 $68,333.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 54859 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 54859.

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 37 $72,344.00 37 $93,021.00
Business and Financial 20 $49,286.00 30 $46,563.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 4 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 9 $0.00 7 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 7 $83,750.00 30 $20,000.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 2 $0.00 19 $64,063.00
Healthcare Support 2 $0.00 20 $4,773.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 5 $0.00
Law Enforcement 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 15 $0.00 50 $6,818.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 5 $8,750.00 3 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 16 $30,417.00
Sales 17 $101,250.00 47 $14,250.00
Office and Administrative Support 1 $0.00 76 $31,944.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 1 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 43 $43,958.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 45 $27,969.00 0 $0.00
Production 80 $44,375.00 29 $44,375.00
Transportation and Material Moving 44 $68,333.00 0 $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 1,010 households in 54859, with an average household size of 2.05 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 583 families living in the 54859 zip code with an average family size of 2.63 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 54859:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 526 29 28 427
Average Household Size 2.63 2.9 3.11 1.21
Total Families 526 29 28 0
Average Household Size 2.61 2.62 3.11 0

Poverty

Of the 583 families living in 54859, 10.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 54859:

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 2,369 housing units in 54859.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,010 42.63%
Vacant 1,359 57.37%

6.50% of the total 2,369 housing units in 54859 are rental units. This is approximately 154 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 841 are occupied by the owner - or 35.50% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 54859 is $835.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 54859 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
    15
  • Less than $500
    35
  • $500 to $999
    91
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    27
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    1

Property Value

The median value of a property in 54859 is $179,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 54859 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    79
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    133
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    125
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    135
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    212
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    105
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    52
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 54859. The chart below shows the number of properties in 54859 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    145
  • 1940 to 1949
    103
  • 1950 to 1959
    141
  • 1960 to 1969
    284
  • 1970 to 1979
    274
  • 1980 to 1989
    340
  • 1990 to 1999
    429
  • 2000 to 2009
    504
  • 2010 to 2013
    149
  • 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 54859 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    28
  • 1 vehicle available
    308
  • 2 vehicles available
    454
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    220

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 54859 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 54859 that commute to work in a particular way.

23.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 54859.

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
    79
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    146
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    83
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    30
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    85
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    26
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    30
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    33
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    11
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    55
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    63
  • 90 or more minutes
    19

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 54859 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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