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Wausau

Florida · 371 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 $36,250. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $87,800. The poverty rate of 25.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
371
−7%since 2000
from 398 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
322 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 346 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
+8%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2513243974705431990201020202024Wausau
2024320
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,250
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,034
+124%since 2000
from $10,722 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 29.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance9.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,800
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$634
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $395 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
24.3% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+11%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(330)
Black1.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino3%(11)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other2.8%(10)
Diversity Score17.5%(65)
Diversity Score
18
+111%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.5%
+22.6 ptssince 2000
from 59.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+28%since 2000
from 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 92.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2011
from 45.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.0%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
23.2%
−65.0 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wausau, Florida?

Wausau, Florida has about 371 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wausau, Florida?

The typical household in Wausau, Florida earns about $36,250 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 $87,800, and the typical rent is about $634 a month.

How educated are people in Wausau, Florida?

About 4.0% 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 25.9% 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 68 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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