Waushara County, Wisconsin
WI · FIPS 55137 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 24,868 | — | #1,668 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $67,107 | -10.7% | #1,425 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 50.2 years | +29.0% | #213 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $203,100 | -28.0% | #1,372 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $796 | -31.6% | #2,131 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.9% | -13.4% | #992 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Waushara County has a population of 24,868, making it the #1,668 most populous county in the US. The median age is 50.2 years, which is 29.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Waushara County is $67,107, ranking #1,425 out of 3,222 counties — 10.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 10.9% and unemployment stands at 3.9%.
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The median home value in Waushara County is $203,100 (-28.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $796/mo and the homeownership rate is 84.2%.
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90.9% of residents in Waushara County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.9% below the national rate.
About Waushara County, Wisconsin
Waushara County, Wisconsin has a total population of 24,868, making it the 1,668th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Waushara County is 50.2 years, which is 29.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Waushara County is $67,107, which ranks #1,425 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 10.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.9%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9%.
The median home value in Waushara County is $203,100, 28.0% below the national median. Renters in Waushara County pay a median gross rent of $796 per month. The homeownership rate is 84.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Waushara County, 17.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 47.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.2 min.
Waushara County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 87.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (7.0%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
All data for Waushara County, Wisconsin comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.