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
48th
Median Household Income $67,107 -10.7% #1,425 / 3,222
56th
Median Age 50.2 years +29.0% #213 / 3,222
93th
Median Home Value $203,100 -28.0% #1,372 / 3,222
57th
Median Gross Rent $796 -31.6% #2,131 / 3,222
34th
Poverty Rate 10.9% -13.4% #992 / 3,222
69th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.4%
Native Born
2.6%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$67,107 −10.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,425 of 3,222
56th percentile
Per Capita Income
$41,552 +0.7% vs nat'l
Rank #667 of 3,222
79th percentile
Poverty Rate
10.9% −13.4% vs nat'l
Rank #992 of 3,222
69th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.9% −26.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,270 of 3,222
61th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.7% −47.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,404 of 3,222
25th percentile
Mean Commute Time
31.2 min +13.2% vs nat'l
Rank #694 of 3,222
78th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$203,100 −28.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,372 of 3,222
57th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$796 −31.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,131 of 3,222
34th percentile
Homeownership Rate
84.2% +30.7% vs nat'l
Rank #161 of 3,222
95th percentile
84.2% Homeownership

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Health

90.9% of residents in Waushara County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.9% below the national rate.

90.9% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
90.9% −0.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,974 of 3,222
39th percentile

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.