Waushara County, Wisconsin Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 47th-largest in Wisconsin
The population of Waushara County, Wisconsin is 24,752 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 47th-largest county in Wisconsin. The median household income is $64,968, the median home value is $186,000, and the median age is 49.9.
The population of Waushara County has grown 2.3% since 2010 (24,526 → 25,079), a +0.16% annualized rate.
24,752
Population
+0.16%
Annual growth
40
People / sq mi
$64,968
Median Income
$186,000
Median Home Value
Waushara County covers 626 sq mi of land at 39.5 people per square mile.
About Waushara County, WI
Waushara County is a county in Wisconsin with a population of 24,752. It ranks #47 among counties in Wisconsin by population. The median age is 49.9, older than the national median. The population is 53.0% male and 47.0% female.
The median household income in Waushara County is $64,968, below the US median of $74,580. 7.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $186,000, with monthly rent averaging $789. The homeownership rate of 83.0% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Waushara County reflects 17.4% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 7.4% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 28.3 minutes each way.
Waushara County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Waushara County had a population of 24,526 in 2010 and 25,079 in 2024, a 2.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 25,079 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.16%.
25,079
Population (2024)
24,526
Population (2010)
25,079
Peak (2024)
0.16%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 24,526 |
| 2011 | 24,563 |
| 2012 | 24,433 |
| 2013 | 24,260 |
| 2014 | 24,110 |
| 2015 | 23,966 |
| 2016 | 24,104 |
| 2017 | 24,215 |
| 2018 | 24,245 |
| 2019 | 24,388 |
| 2020 | 24,550 |
| 2021 | 24,767 |
| 2022 | 24,932 |
| 2023 | 25,014 |
| 2024 | 25,079 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 89.7% |
| Black or African American | 1.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
49.9
Median Age
47.0%
Female
53.0%
Male
25.5%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 14.7% · Seniors (65+): 25.5%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $64,968$-10,702 vs state |
| Mean household income | $82,262 |
| Per-capita income | $39,624 |
| Poverty rate | 7.8%+1.2% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.3% |
| Employment-to-population | 52.2% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Waushara County is manufacturing, accounting for 23.0% of workers.
How residents commute
0.3%
Drive alone
2.3%
Carpool
80.6%
Public transit
7.4%
Work from home
28.3 min
Avg commute
Housing
$186,000$-61,400 vs state
Median home value
$789
Median rent
83.0%
Homeownership rate
14,804
Total housing units
69.8%
Occupied
30.2%
Vacant
17.0%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
91.5%
With health insurance
88.7%
With broadband internet
19.1%
Foreign-born
8.1%
Veterans (18+)
16.0%
With a disability
91.7%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
90.1%
High School+
17.4%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Waushara County, Wisconsin has a population of 24,752 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 47th-largest county in Wisconsin. Population density is 40 people per square mile.
The population of Waushara County has grown 2.3% since 2010 (24,526 → 25,079), a +0.16% annualized rate.
The median household income in Waushara County, Wisconsin is $64,968, with mean (average) household income of $82,262 and per-capita income of $39,624. 7.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Waushara County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (89.7%), Hispanic or Latino (1.9%), Black or African American (1.8%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Waushara County, Wisconsin is 49.9 years. Residents are 47.0% female and 53.0% male.
The median home value in Waushara County is $186,000 and median monthly rent is $789. 83.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 14,804 total housing units, 30.2% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Waushara County, Wisconsin is manufacturing, employing 23.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.3%.
Milwaukee is among the largest cities associated with Waushara County, Wisconsin, with a population of 569,756.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.