Population 24,868 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Waushara County
Household size in Waushara County
| Period | Waushara County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.26 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.37 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.31 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.31 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.04 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Waushara County are small: just 2.31 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.26, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Waushara County
| Period | Waushara County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.7 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.6 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.6 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 50.0 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.3 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Waushara County skews older: half of its residents are older than 50.0, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 44.7 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Waushara County
| Period | Waushara County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.1% of households in Waushara County, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 1.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Waushara County has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Wisconsin counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Waushara County
Renters in Waushara County
| Period | Waushara County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.1% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.4% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.4% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.8% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 15.8% of households in Waushara County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. More than four in ten owners (46.0%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 2.3 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only six of Wisconsin's 72 counties have a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Waushara County
| Period | Waushara County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.5% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.1% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 29.2% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.7% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 24.7% of the housing in Waushara County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 0.8 points, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Waushara County
| Period | Waushara County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1977 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Waushara County are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1977, versus 1980 nationally. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the northwest has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Waushara County
| Period | Waushara County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $620 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $664 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $698 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $806 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$186 | +$380 | +$606 |
Rent in Waushara County runs $806 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $186 a month since 2006–10, up 30%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 25.0% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Waushara County
Bachelor's degrees in Waushara County
| Period | Waushara County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.2% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.9% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.2% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.5% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Waushara County: 17.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.3 points, mirroring the country. Waushara County has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five Wisconsin counties.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Waushara County
| Period | Waushara County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.2% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.1% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.6% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.7% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Waushara County is close to the national rate: 89.7% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Wisconsin as a whole (93.3%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.5 points, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Waushara County
| Period | Waushara County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Waushara County runs below the national rate: 4.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Even so, the rate is higher than in Wisconsin as a whole (3.3%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.9 points, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Waushara County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waushara County | 2.31 | 50.0 | 7.1% | 15.8% | 24.7% | 1977 | $806 | 17.5% | 89.7% | 4.1% |
| Winnebago County | 2.34 | 39.9 | 8.8% | 34.2% | 7.4% | 1973 | $1,019 | 31.7% | 94.4% | 2.1% |
| Calumet County | 2.51 | 42.3 | 7.8% | 19.9% | 5.9% | 1985 | $1,108 | 33.6% | 95.1% | 2.1% |
| Manitowoc County | 2.30 | 45.7 | 9.8% | 22.9% | 8.4% | 1965 | $829 | 22.7% | 92.1% | 2.6% |
| Trempealeau County | 2.48 | 39.7 | 8.5% | 26.0% | 6.3% | 1977 | $951 | 20.6% | 89.7% | 2.4% |
| Winona County | 2.37 | 37.7 | 6.6% | 30.5% | 9.3% | 1968 | $912 | 33.7% | 94.3% | 2.5% |
| Wabasha County | 2.35 | 44.9 | 6.0% | 16.7% | 10.8% | 1975 | $887 | 26.9% | 94.9% | 2.2% |
| Olmsted County | 2.52 | 38.8 | 9.0% | 29.4% | 6.7% | 1987 | $1,440 | 49.1% | 94.9% | 3.6% |
| Dodge County | 2.60 | 38.9 | 10.4% | 13.4% | 5.1% | 1980 | $1,127 | 30.6% | 95.5% | 3.3% |
| Steele County | 2.48 | 40.7 | 10.2% | 20.6% | 5.8% | 1974 | $1,181 | 27.4% | 93.4% | 3.7% |
| Waseca County | 2.42 | 40.7 | 11.3% | 19.3% | 6.0% | 1966 | $941 | 20.6% | 93.5% | 2.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Waushara County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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