Waushara County, Wisconsin is located in the north-central part of the state and has a population of 24,496 people. It has an area of 594 square miles and is part of the Appleton-Oshkosh-Neenah metropolitan area.
The economy of Waushara County is primarily based on manufacturing and agriculture. The largest employers in the county are the manufacturing companies of Oshkosh Corporation and Plexus Corporation. Other major employers include the healthcare industry, retail, and the hospitality industry. The median household income in Waushara County is $50,936, which is slightly lower than the national median of $61,937. The unemployment rate in Waushara County is 3.2%, which is slightly lower than the national rate of 3.7%.
The demographics of Waushara County are largely white, with a population that is 91.3% white, 3.2% Hispanic or Latino, 1.3% African American, and 0.8% Asian. The median age of the population is 43.6 years, which is slightly higher than the national median of 38.2 years.
The education level in Waushara County is slightly higher than the national average. The percentage of adults over the age of 25 with a bachelor’s degree or higher is 24.2%, which is slightly higher than the national average of 21.8%. The percentage of adults over the age of 25 with a high school diploma or equivalent is 90.3%, which is slightly higher than the national average of 87.3%.
The real estate market in Waushara County is relatively affordable. The median home value in Waushara County is $126,400, which is slightly lower than the national median of $231,200. The median rent in Waushara County is $817, which is slightly lower than the national median of $1,062. The median list price per square foot in Waushara County is $103, which is slightly lower than the national median of $142.