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Wacousta

Michigan · 1,532 residents · 8.915 sq mi
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Wacousta is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $85,833. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $212,900. With a median age of 48.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 45% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,532
−2%since 2019
from 1,571 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
172 / sq mi
−2%since 2019
from 176 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
48.2
−2%since 2019
from 49.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K201020202024Wacousta
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,833
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $83,472 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,439
+54%since 2019
from $36,587 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
68.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2019
from 59.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 4.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Information1.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$212,900
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $192,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,008
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $910 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
95.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2019
from 91.8% in 2019
4.9% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+8%since 2019
from 2.3 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(1,507)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(16)
Asian1.2%(19)
Other1.8%(29)
Diversity Score9.9%(156)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(1,395)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(63)
Asian1.4%(22)
Other2%(31)
Diversity Score18.8%(288)
Diversity Score
19
+90%since 2019
from 10 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2019
from 40.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 99.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 13.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
−8%since 2019
from 22.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 95.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2019
from 6.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2019
from 61.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
61.0%
+11.1 ptssince 2019
from 49.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 49.1% in 2019
Female
51.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 50.9% in 2019
Foreign born
1.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 2.3% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 3.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wacousta, Michigan?

Wacousta, Michigan has about 1,532 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wacousta, Michigan?

The typical household in Wacousta, Michigan earns about $85,833 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 $212,900, and the typical rent is about $1,008 a month.

How educated are people in Wacousta, Michigan?

About 48.1% 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 2.1% of people in Wacousta, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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