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Wausau

Florida · 394 residents (2025 est.) · 1.151 sq mi
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Wausau has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,500. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 78 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $68,400. With a median age of 47.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 56% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
320
−20%since 2000
from 398 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
278 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 346 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.9
+28%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:394 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2513243974705431990201020202024Wausau
2024320
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,500
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,386
+202%since 2000
from $10,722 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 29.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.491
+26%since 2010
from 0.390 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade17.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,400
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$869
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $395 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.8%
−10.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
35.2% rent
Vacancy rate
8.0%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.5%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.1%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
−4%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
11
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(368)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(10)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.3%(33)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.6%(242)
Black7.5%(24)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(22)
Asian1.3%(4)
Other8.8%(28)
Diversity Score51.2%(164)
Diversity Score
51
+518%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.4%
+26.6 ptssince 2000
from 59.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+43%since 2000
from 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 92.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 45.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.5%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
49.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2012
from 27.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.1%
−74.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.7%
+13.3 ptssince 2017
from 69.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 98.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wausau, Florida?

Wausau, Florida has about 320 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wausau, Florida?

The typical household in Wausau, Florida earns about $32,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wausau, Florida expensive?

In Wausau, Florida, the median home is worth about $68,400, and the typical rent is about $869 a month.

How educated are people in Wausau, Florida?

About 6.8% of adults age 25 and over in Wausau, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wausau, Florida?

About 31.9% of people in Wausau, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wausau, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Wausau, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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