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Wacousta

Michigan · 1,440 residents · 8.915 sq mi
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Wacousta is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $79,271. Population has grown 22% since 2011. Median home value is $206,600. With a median age of 47.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 3.1% of residents. Households here earn about 64% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
32% 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
1,440
+22%vs 2011
vs 1,179 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
162 / sq mi
+22%vs 2011
vs 132 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
47.9
−10%vs 2011
vs 53.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K201020202024Wacousta
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,271
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $72,961 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,681
+4%vs 2011
vs $37,265 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
51.6%
+4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.1% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.1%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.4% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.312
+4%vs 2011
vs 0.301 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade11.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 7%
Information6.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$206,600
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $185,300 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$595
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $598 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
72.0%
−24.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 96.5% in 2011
4.2% rent
Vacancy rate
1.7%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.6%
−4.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.4%
−2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.4% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+3%vs 2011
vs 2.5 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic99%(1,167)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(12)
Diversity Score2.5%(30)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(1,346)
Black1.5%(22)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(26)
Asian0.8%(11)
Other1.3%(19)
Diversity Score13.2%(190)
Diversity Score
13
+424%vs 2011
vs 3 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.4%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.2% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 96.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.1%
+1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.6% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
−5%vs 2011
vs 24.8 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.3%
−2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 89.7% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
+3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.2% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.2% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.4%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.3% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.8%
+3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.8% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
50.0%
−2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.1% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.3% in 2011
Female
51.4%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.7% in 2011
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.8% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.3%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.8% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wacousta, Michigan?

Wacousta, Michigan has about 1,440 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wacousta, Michigan?

The typical household in Wacousta, Michigan earns about $79,271 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wacousta, Michigan expensive?

In Wacousta, Michigan, the median home is worth about $206,600, and the typical rent is about $595 a month.

How educated are people in Wacousta, Michigan?

About 32.4% of adults age 25 and over in Wacousta, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wacousta, Michigan?

About 3.1% of people in Wacousta, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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