Waushara County, Wisconsin
County
Overview
- County Name
- Waushara County
- State
- Wisconsin
- FIPS Code
- 55137
- State FIPS
- 55
- County FIPS
- 137
Geography
- Land Area
- 626.16 sq mi
- Water Area
- 11.23 sq mi
- Total Area
- 637.40 sq mi
- Latitude
- 44.112823
- Longitude
- -89.239786
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 24,527
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 20,128
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 23,070 | 94.1% |
| Hispanic | 1,460 | 6.0% |
| White | 22,001 | 89.7% |
| Black | 447 | 1.8% |
| Asian | 88 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 90 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 139 | 0.6% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 19,321 | 96.0% |
| Hispanic | 805 | 4.0% |
| White | 18,456 | 91.7% |
| Black | 494 | 2.5% |
| Asian | 112 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 224 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 61 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 24,868
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $66,801
- Poverty Rate
- 10.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,612
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 22,058 | 88.7% |
| Black | 450 | 1.8% |
| Asian | 111 | 0.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 16,736
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,011 | 18.0% |
| Republican | 8,045 | 48.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 5,680 | 33.9% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 8,031 | 48.0% |
| Female | 8,641 | 51.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 13,243 | 79.1% |
| Hispanic | 495 | 3.0% |
| Black | 11 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 92 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 11,170
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 66.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 9,009 | 68.0% |
| Hispanic | 205 | 41.4% |
| Black | 6 | 54.5% |
| Asian | 41 | 44.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 5,587 | 69.6% |
| Female | 5,551 | 64.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 6,537 (34.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 3,344 (17.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 14,875
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $200,640
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $809
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 79.3%
- Public Transit
- 0.4%
- Work From Home
- 8.2%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 24.4%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.