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Ladysmith city, WI

ZIP 54848 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 54848

54848 has a population of 5,866 with a median age of 48.2 yrs (50.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
94.2%+53% vs US avg
x
Black
1.6%-87% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.7%-89% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
1.4%-92% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
2.1%
x
Age Groups
0–17
18.9%-14% vs US avg
x
18–64
56.9%-8% vs US avg
x
65+
24.2%+49% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
5.2%-54% vs US avg
x
High school
46.0%+76% vs US avg
x
Some college
30.0%+4% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
18.8%-44% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
49.9%+4% vs US avg
x
Never married
27.2%-19% vs US avg
x
Divorced
14.5%+41% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.3%
x
Diversity Index
11/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
14.8%+28% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
20.2%+45% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.6%+26% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.1%+35% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
11.6%+43% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
39.2%+576% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanNorwegianIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 54848

Poverty Rate
14.8%+28% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.6%+26% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
20.2%+45% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
11.6%+43% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.1%+35% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
5.4%-32% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
19.4%+66% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
39.2%+576% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population5,866
Median age48.2
Poverty rate14.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White94.2%
Hispanic1.4%
Black1.6%
Asian0.7%
Foreign-born20.2%