CITY · 1990 CENSUS
Wauseon
Ohio · 6,322 residents · 5.32 sq mi
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The short version
Wauseon has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $30,031. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value is $55,500.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 1990 – 2024
20248K
Section 02
Income & economy
$30,031
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $39,591 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Section 03
Housing
$55,500
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $92,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(6,228)
Black0.5%(38)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(694)
Asian0.8%(58)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.3%(1,796)
1990
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(5,905)
Black0.5%(32)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(577)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.1%(385)
Diversity Score32.2%(2,033)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
78.2%
−9.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
No data for the years selected.
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Wauseon, Ohio?
Wauseon, Ohio has about 6,322 residents according to the 1990 Census.
What is the median household income in Wauseon, Ohio?
The typical household in Wauseon, Ohio earns about $30,031 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Wauseon, Ohio expensive?
In Wauseon, Ohio, the median home is worth about $55,500, and the typical rent is about $399 a month.
How educated are people in Wauseon, Ohio?
About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in Wauseon, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Wauseon, Ohio?
About 6.8% of people in Wauseon, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.
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