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Shell Lake city, WI

ZIP 54871 — People & Community

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

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 54871

54871 has a population of 3,323 with a median age of 44.1 yrs (46.6% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
92.0%+49% vs US avg
x
Black
0.5%-96% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.7%-88% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
1.6%-91% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
5.1%
x
Age Groups
0–17
22.2%+1% vs US avg
x
18–64
53.7%-13% vs US avg
x
65+
24.0%+47% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
5.9%-47% vs US avg
x
High school
30.5%+16% vs US avg
x
Some college
38.5%+33% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
25.0%-26% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
55.2%+15% vs US avg
x
Never married
24.8%-27% vs US avg
x
Divorced
10.9%+6% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
9.1%
x
Diversity Index
15/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
8.3%-28% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
4.9%-65% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.0%+34% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.1%+13% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.3%+3% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
35.6%+514% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanNorwegianIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 54871

Poverty Rate
8.3%-28% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.0%+34% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
4.9%-65% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.3%+3% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.1%+13% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
3.9%-51% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
13.5%+16% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
35.6%+514% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population3,323
Median age44.1
Poverty rate8.3%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White92.0%
Hispanic1.6%
Black0.5%
Asian0.7%
Foreign-born4.9%