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Wausa

Nebraska · 634 residents · 0.524 sq mi
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Wausa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,896. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $38,300. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 29% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
634
Unchangedsince 2000
from 636 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,210 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,214 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.3
+2%since 2000
from 47.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5465936406877341990201020202024Wausa
2024698
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,896
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,929 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,217
+43%since 2000
from $15,487 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.441
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction11.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services11.2%
US avg: 7%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration8%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$38,300
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$567
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $385 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.5%
−51.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
16.3% rent
Vacancy rate
1.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.6%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
−6%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(625)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(4)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(20)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(609)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(16)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.4%(47)
Diversity Score
7
+135%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+34%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% 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
3.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.0%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
21.2%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wausa, Nebraska?

Wausa, Nebraska has about 634 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wausa, Nebraska?

The typical household in Wausa, Nebraska earns about $34,896 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wausa, Nebraska expensive?

In Wausa, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $38,300, and the typical rent is about $567 a month.

How educated are people in Wausa, Nebraska?

About 17.5% of adults age 25 and over in Wausa, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wausa, Nebraska?

About 12.3% of people in Wausa, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wausa, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Wausa, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 43 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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