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Wausa

Nebraska · 592 residents · 0.524 sq mi
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Wausa has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,500. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 19% 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 $63,200.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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
592
−7%since 2000
from 636 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,130 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,214 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.7
−8%since 2000
from 47.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5465936406877341990201020202024Wausa
2024698
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,500
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,929 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,726
+124%since 2000
from $15,487 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.1%
+31.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 10%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,200
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$631
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $385 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
14.0% rent
Afford Score
1.0
−18%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(564)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(14)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0.8%(5)
Diversity Score8.3%(49)
Diversity Score
8
+165%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+19.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+50%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.6%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 2.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.0%
+11.7 ptssince 2011
from 52.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.6%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
56.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.9%
−90.0 ptssince 2013
from 92.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wausa, Nebraska?

Wausa, Nebraska has about 592 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wausa, Nebraska?

The typical household in Wausa, Nebraska earns about $65,500 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 $63,200, and the typical rent is about $631 a month.

How educated are people in Wausa, Nebraska?

About 18.9% 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 6.4% 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 1 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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