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Wausau

Florida · 383 residents · 1.151 sq mi
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Wausau has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,750. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $56,500. Households here earn about 29% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
383
−4%since 2000
from 398 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
333 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 346 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.4
+8%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2513243974705431990201020202024Wausau
2024320
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,750
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,191
+60%since 2000
from $10,722 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
−21.3 ptssince 2000
from 29.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing7.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,500
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$767
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $395 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.4%
−47.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
25.8% rent
Vacancy rate
22.8%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.2%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
−23%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(358)
Black0.8%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(6)
Asian0.8%(3)
Other0.3%(1)
Diversity Score8.7%(33)
Diversity Score
9
+4%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
66.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 59.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.6%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 92.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
29.5%
+21.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
34.6%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.8%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.7%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wausau, Florida?

Wausau, Florida has about 383 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wausau, Florida?

The typical household in Wausau, Florida earns about $33,750 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 $56,500, and the typical rent is about $767 a month.

How educated are people in Wausau, Florida?

About 11.1% 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 7.9% 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 80 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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

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