Waushara County, Wisconsin Demographics 2026
Waushara County, Wisconsin has a population of 24,868, the 47th most populous county in Wisconsin. The median household income is $67,107 and the median home value is $203,100. The poverty rate is 10.9%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Waushara County Quick Facts
How Waushara County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,752 | 24,868 | +0.5% |
| Median household income | $64,968 | $67,107 | +3.3% |
| Median home value | $186,000 | $203,100 | +9.2% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 37 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Waushara County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin | 5,562 | $59,472 | 16.0% | $160,300 |
| Redgranite | 1,938 | $64,345 | 5.4% | $104,100 |
| Wautoma | 1,817 | $32,361 | 26.2% | $131,600 |
| Plainfield | 1,094 | $60,375 | 12.2% | $102,300 |
| Wild Rose | 903 | $48,750 | 14.2% | $110,900 |
| Coloma | 549 | $75,000 | 8.9% | $122,200 |
| Hancock | 471 | $51,071 | 23.8% | $155,000 |
| Lohrville | 457 | $61,964 | 14.9% | $123,200 |
| Poy Sippi | 433 | $52,750 | 10.6% | $145,000 |
| Pine River | 106 | $42,917 | 16.0% | $197,900 |
| Tustin | 68 | $42,708 | 17.6% | $158,800 |
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Population Overview
Waushara County is located in Wisconsin with a total population of 24,868. It is the 47th most populous county out of 72 in Wisconsin. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Waushara County is 50.2 years. This is 25% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. 10.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Waushara County is $67,107. This is 13% lower than the state median of $77,485. It is also 17% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.9%. This is 4% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 20% higher than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $203,100. Housing costs are 24% lower than the state median of $266,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 84.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 67.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
Waushara County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.0%. The Black or African American population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 5.9%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.
Education
17.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 47% lower than the state rate of 33.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.1%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Waushara County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Wisconsin and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Waushara County, Wisconsin?
Waushara County has a population of 24,868, making it the 47th most populous county in Wisconsin.
What is the median income in Waushara County?
The median household income in Waushara County is $67,107 with a poverty rate of 10.9%.
How many cities are in Waushara County, Wisconsin?
Waushara County contains 11 Census-designated places.