54873 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 54873, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

54873 is a zip code in Bayfield County and Douglas County, Wisconsin, which covers Barnes, Drummond, Bennett, Gordon, Hawthorne, Highland, Solon Springs, Solon Springs, and Summit, with a total population of 3,294 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 54873 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 54873.

The estimated population of people living in 54873 is 3,294, with a median age of 56.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 54873 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,294
+9.22%
+19.83%
2020
3,016
+3.82%
-
2019
2,905
+3.27%
-
2018
2,813
+2.33%
-
2017
2,749
 - -

Population of 54873 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 54873 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
95%
95%
 0.00%
Black/African American
0.8%
0.4%
 +100.00%
Native
1%
1.1%
 -9.09%
Hispanic
0.6%
0.5%
 +20.00%
Asian
0.8%
0.3%
 +166.67%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
1.9%
2.6%
 -26.92%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 54873 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 54873 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 54873 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 54873 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 56.1 -1.23% 56.2 0% 56 -3.28%
2020 56.8 +0.89% 56.2 0% 57.9 +2.48%
2019 56.3 -0.18% 56.2 -0.35% 56.5 0%
2018 56.4 +1.08% 56.4 +1.44% 56.5 +1.07%
2017 55.8 - 55.6 - 55.9 -

The median age of the 54873 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 54873 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 95 +63.51% 89 +45.99% 166 133
10 to 19 155 +10.51% 83 +36.88% 163 117
20 to 29 72 +97.54% 73 +9.36% 154 80
30 to 39 119 -15% 96 +31.03% 100 124
40 to 49 117 +10.96% 182 -17.13% 129 151
50 to 59 250 +25.45% 277 +29.9% 311 362
60 to 69 295 +22.55% 293 -7.3% 367 269
70+ 277 +21.9% 276 +18.28% 339 329

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 54873 zip code is $70,469.00.

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 54873.

  • Under 25
    $95,893.00
  • 25 to 44
    $72,750.00
  • 45 to 64
    $85,703.00
  • 65 and over
    $52,500.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 54873 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 54873, 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 54873 is currently $82,357.00.

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.

3.11% of households in 54873 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 54873 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    16.80%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    17.71%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.84%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    18.07%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.93%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.55%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.11%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 54873 is $36,127.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 54873 by the total population of 54873.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 54873 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 54873 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
    12.63%
  • Bachelor's degree
    29.06%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.31%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    44.33%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.68%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 54873 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 54873 zip over the age of 16 is 2,831.

Of those people, a total of 50.20% 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 54873 is 47.50%.

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 54873 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 116 52.60% 11.50%
20 to 24 years 140 71.40% 16.00%
25 to 29 years 94 80.90% 10.50%
30 to 34 years 119 91.60% 3.70%
35 to 44 years 232 85.80% 6.00%
45 to 54 years 412 89.80% 2.70%
55 to 59 years 414 55.10% 4.90%
60 to 64 years 367 47.10% 1.20%
65 to 74 years 630 15.20% 1.00%
75 years and over 307 2.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 54873. 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 2,726 50.20% 4.60%
Black or African American 23 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 5 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 26 76.90% 40.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 51 62.70% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 12 33.30% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,718 50.20% 4.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 54873 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 54873 is 1,346, with median earnings of $39,907.00.

Women in 54873 are earning approximately 59.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,346 $39,907.00
Male 694 $52,593.00
Female 652 $31,474.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 54873 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 112 $64,118.00
Business and Financial 40 $48,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 15 $90,938.00
Architecture and Engineering 17 $69,063.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 32 $39,167.00
Community and Social Service 10 $33,750.00
Legal 19 $76,023.00
Educational and Library 95 $40,893.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 13 $53,125.00
Healthcare Practitioners 95 $66,146.00
Healthcare Support 45 $12,232.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 6 $0.00
Law Enforcement 17 $104,583.00
Food Preparation and Serving 100 $8,600.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 52 $23,750.00
Personal Care and Service 25 $14,583.00
Sales 85 $31,458.00
Office and Administrative Support 186 $32,237.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 20 $32,500.00
Construction and Extraction 105 $52,875.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 62 $66,500.00
Production 105 $51,125.00
Transportation and Material Moving 50 $50,577.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 54873 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 54873.

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 45 $78,068.00 67 $52,292.00
Business and Financial 11 $75,625.00 29 $44,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 11 $90,938.00 4 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 15 $69,688.00 2 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 24 $38,333.00 8 $53,333.00
Community and Social Service 4 $0.00 6 $0.00
Legal 3 $0.00 16 $75,682.00
Educational and Library 24 $61,250.00 71 $35,893.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 6 $59,167.00 7 $15,625.00
Healthcare Practitioners 26 $66,667.00 69 $58,958.00
Healthcare Support 4 $0.00 41 $12,054.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 17 $104,583.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 28 $20,000.00 72 $8,400.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 37 $12,083.00 15 $30,625.00
Personal Care and Service 2 $0.00 23 $25,625.00
Sales 42 $39,167.00 43 $25,938.00
Office and Administrative Support 52 $46,333.00 134 $31,513.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 17 $33,036.00 3 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 105 $52,875.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 51 $75,625.00 11 $0.00
Production 92 $57,609.00 13 $22,188.00
Transportation and Material Moving 44 $51,154.00 6 $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 1,417 households in 54873, with an average household size of 2.32 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 1,006 families living in the 54873 zip code with an average family size of 2.71 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 54873:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 881 55 70 411
Average Household Size 2.69 3.07 3.63 1.22
Total Families 881 55 70 0
Average Household Size 2.67 2.49 3.4 0

Poverty

Of the 1,006 families living in 54873, 4.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 54873:

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 2,919 housing units in 54873.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,417 48.54%
Vacant 1,502 51.46%

5.24% of the total 2,919 housing units in 54873 are rental units. This is approximately 153 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,229 are occupied by the owner - or 42.10% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 54873 is $775.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 54873 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
    35
  • Less than $500
    21
  • $500 to $999
    95
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    23
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    14
  • $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 54873 is $182,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 54873 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    66
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    167
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    225
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    207
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    279
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    215
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    70
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 54873. The chart below shows the number of properties in 54873 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    235
  • 1940 to 1949
    239
  • 1950 to 1959
    252
  • 1960 to 1969
    272
  • 1970 to 1979
    581
  • 1980 to 1989
    275
  • 1990 to 1999
    466
  • 2000 to 2009
    489
  • 2010 to 2013
    108
  • 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 54873 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    27
  • 1 vehicle available
    367
  • 2 vehicles available
    590
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    433

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 54873 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 54873 that commute to work in a particular way.

32.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 54873.

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
    94
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    108
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    89
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    53
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    92
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    39
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    122
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    83
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    122
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    250
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    108
  • 90 or more minutes
    21

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 54873 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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