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Wauseon

Ohio · 7,568 residents · 5.32 sq mi
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Wauseon has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,853. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $124,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,568
+7%since 2000
from 7,091 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,423 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,333 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.5
+11%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024Wauseon
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,853
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,591 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,416
+45%since 2000
from $17,491 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.5%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade30.4%
US avg: 10%
Information5.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,300
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$826
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $459 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
37.0% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−7%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(5,874)
Black0.8%(58)
Hispanic / Latino16.8%(1,275)
Asian0.7%(51)
Other1.6%(119)
Diversity Score42%(3,177)
Diversity Score
42
+66%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.7 min
+37%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−14.6 ptssince 2011
from 18.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.5%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 72.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.7%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−86.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wauseon, Ohio?

Wauseon, Ohio has about 7,568 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wauseon, Ohio?

The typical household in Wauseon, Ohio earns about $56,853 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 $124,300, and the typical rent is about $826 a month.

How educated are people in Wauseon, Ohio?

About 19.3% 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 7.7% of people in Wauseon, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wauseon, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Wauseon, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,246 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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