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Mauston city, WI

ZIP 53948 — 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 53948

53948 has a population of 8,221 with a median age of 48.0 yrs (53.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
90.1%+46% vs US avg
x
Black
2.5%-80% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.9%-85% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
2.4%-87% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
4.1%
x
Age Groups
0–17
17.9%-19% vs US avg
x
18–64
60.6%-2% vs US avg
x
65+
21.5%+32% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
11.6%+4% vs US avg
x
High school
40.0%+53% vs US avg
x
Some college
30.5%+5% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
18.0%-47% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
48.4%+1% vs US avg
x
Never married
31.1%-8% vs US avg
x
Divorced
13.4%+30% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.0%
x
Diversity Index
18/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
18.8%+63% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
13.2%-5% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.6%+43% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.0%+42% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.8%-40% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
57.9%+898% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishPolish

Health & Community Indicators in 53948

Poverty Rate
18.8%+63% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.6%+43% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
13.2%-5% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.8%-40% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.0%+42% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
11.1%+39% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
14.7%+25% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
57.9%+898% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population8,221
Median age48.0
Poverty rate18.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White90.1%
Hispanic2.4%
Black2.5%
Asian0.9%
Foreign-born13.2%