54880 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 54880, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

54880 is a zip code in Douglas County, Wisconsin, which covers Gordon, Oakland, Oliver, Parkland, Summit, Superior, Superior, and Superior, with a total population of 30,211 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 54880 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 54880.

The estimated population of people living in 54880 is 30,211, with a median age of 39.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 54880 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
30,211
+1.41%
+0.25%
2020
29,792
 -0.41% -
2019
29,914
 -0.15% -
2018
29,958
 -0.59% -
2017
30,137
 - -

Population of 54880 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 54880 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
89.9%
91%
 -1.21%
Black/African American
1.7%
1.5%
 +13.33%
Native
1.1%
1.8%
 -38.89%
Hispanic
2%
1.8%
 +11.11%
Asian
1.7%
1.3%
 +30.77%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.5%
2.5%
 +40.00%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 54880 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 54880 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 54880 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 54880 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39.6 +1.54% 39.7 +3.39% 39.5 -0.5%
2020 39 0% 38.4 +0.26% 39.7 0%
2019 39 +1.04% 38.3 +1.59% 39.7 +0.25%
2018 38.6 +2.12% 37.7 +1.62% 39.6 +3.13%
2017 37.8 - 37.1 - 38.4 -

The median age of the 54880 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 54880 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 1,692 -20.45% 1,573 -1.76% 1,367 1,544
10 to 19 1,830 +6.05% 1,848 +4.92% 1,942 1,932
20 to 29 2,348 -15.03% 2,339 -5.56% 2,012 2,207
30 to 39 2,028 +0.2% 2,246 -0.96% 2,029 2,219
40 to 49 1,719 +14.18% 1,433 +23.47% 1,975 1,791
50 to 59 2,138 -10.51% 2,321 -14.79% 1,918 1,990
60 to 69 1,796 +13.58% 1,699 +12.41% 2,050 1,918
70+ 1,226 +9.93% 1,901 +3.87% 1,346 1,971

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 54880 zip code is $55,034.00.

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 54880.

  • Under 25
    $35,688.00
  • 25 to 44
    $72,506.00
  • 45 to 64
    $66,493.00
  • 65 and over
    $37,037.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 54880 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 54880, 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 54880 is currently $70,580.00.

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 54880 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 54880 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    21.65%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.65%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.79%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.69%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.76%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.51%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.95%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 54880 is $31,672.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 54880 by the total population of 54880.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 54880 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 54880 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
    9.92%
  • Bachelor's degree
    31.84%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.26%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    41.95%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.04%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 54880 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 54880 zip over the age of 16 is 24,983.

Of those people, a total of 65.20% 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 54880 is 62.70%.

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 54880 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,557 50.90% 14.50%
20 to 24 years 2,146 84.20% 7.20%
25 to 29 years 2,073 86.70% 3.10%
30 to 34 years 2,154 86.40% 3.70%
35 to 44 years 4,101 88.00% 2.90%
45 to 54 years 3,794 81.70% 1.60%
55 to 59 years 1,873 72.20% 2.10%
60 to 64 years 2,181 57.90% 0.40%
65 to 74 years 3,045 21.00% 9.20%
75 years and over 2,059 3.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 54880. 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 22,984 64.50% 3.50%
Black or African American 383 69.20% 31.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 329 47.70% 1.90%
Asian 457 79.60% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 71 78.90% 0.00%
Two or more races 759 80.00% 1.20%
Hispanic or Latino 416 70.20% 16.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 22,677 64.50% 3.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 54880 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 54880 is 15,653, with median earnings of $37,202.00.

Women in 54880 are earning approximately 70.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 15,653 $37,202.00
Male 7,741 $44,570.00
Female 7,912 $31,458.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 54880 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 1,132 $56,724.00
Business and Financial 679 $42,316.00
Computer and Mathematical 208 $65,804.00
Architecture and Engineering 218 $67,045.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 164 $57,500.00
Community and Social Service 394 $41,518.00
Legal 160 $51,929.00
Educational and Library 839 $48,134.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 105 $47,663.00
Healthcare Practitioners 857 $62,448.00
Healthcare Support 909 $19,470.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 144 $23,472.00
Law Enforcement 125 $75,388.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,292 $15,357.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 707 $14,447.00
Personal Care and Service 603 $9,814.00
Sales 1,495 $31,308.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,688 $34,915.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 101 $27,404.00
Construction and Extraction 541 $52,804.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 541 $61,262.00
Production 1,130 $34,225.00
Transportation and Material Moving 922 $51,250.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 54880 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 54880.

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 671 $64,171.00 461 $47,798.00
Business and Financial 220 $52,692.00 459 $40,922.00
Computer and Mathematical 145 $58,977.00 63 $68,413.00
Architecture and Engineering 178 $69,500.00 40 $55,714.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 96 $75,000.00 68 $48,816.00
Community and Social Service 95 $48,393.00 299 $40,848.00
Legal 58 $111,204.00 102 $50,429.00
Educational and Library 213 $58,472.00 626 $43,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 46 $48,152.00 59 $41,477.00
Healthcare Practitioners 137 $70,268.00 720 $61,364.00
Healthcare Support 112 $24,074.00 797 $18,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 104 $24,028.00 40 $7,083.00
Law Enforcement 98 $76,552.00 27 $48,661.00
Food Preparation and Serving 524 $15,493.00 768 $15,259.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 467 $24,917.00 240 $11,688.00
Personal Care and Service 165 $12,448.00 438 $9,355.00
Sales 703 $48,942.00 792 $19,750.00
Office and Administrative Support 378 $31,167.00 1,310 $35,809.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 86 $27,083.00 15 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 516 $52,500.00 25 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 532 $61,370.00 9 $0.00
Production 863 $39,460.00 267 $14,408.00
Transportation and Material Moving 810 $51,330.00 112 $48,750.00

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 13,163 households in 54880, with an average household size of 2.22 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 7,244 families living in the 54880 zip code with an average family size of 2.89 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 54880:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 5,011 667 1,566 5,919
Average Household Size 2.99 2.94 3.03 1.27
Total Families 5,011 667 1,566 0
Average Household Size 2.98 2.49 2.77 0

Poverty

Of the 7,244 families living in 54880, 7.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 54880:

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 14,252 housing units in 54880.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 13,163 92.36%
Vacant 1,089 7.64%

34.21% of the total 14,252 housing units in 54880 are rental units. This is approximately 4,875 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 8,014 are occupied by the owner - or 56.23% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 54880 is $804.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 54880 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
    274
  • Less than $500
    1,028
  • $500 to $999
    2,308
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,278
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    200
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    39
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    22
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 54880 is $143,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 54880 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    483
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,703
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    2,087
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,801
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,112
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    701
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    107
  • $1,000,000 or more
    20

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 54880. The chart below shows the number of properties in 54880 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    4,844
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,156
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,266
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,232
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,362
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,049
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,145
  • 2000 to 2009
    885
  • 2010 to 2013
    313
  • 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 54880 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,282
  • 1 vehicle available
    4,985
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,407
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,489

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 54880 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 54880 that commute to work in a particular way.

17.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 54880.

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
    672
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    3,129
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    3,297
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,584
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,887
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    697
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,244
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    162
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    162
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    281
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    229
  • 90 or more minutes
    217

Summary

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