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Mauston

Wisconsin · 4,133 residents (2025 est.) · 4.47 sq mi
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Mauston has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,636. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $150,200. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,248
+14%since 2000
from 3,740 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
950 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 837 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.2
+15%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,133 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Mauston
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,636
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,341 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,983
+48%since 2000
from $21,640 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.8%
+29.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
+3%since 2010
from 0.370 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,200
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$879
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.3%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
44.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+31%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(3,561)
Black0.6%(22)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(79)
Asian1%(39)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.2%(344)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86%(3,652)
Black3.9%(165)
Hispanic / Latino2%(83)
Asian1.5%(64)
Other6.7%(284)
Diversity Score31.8%(1,350)
Diversity Score
32
+245%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+71%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.8%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.8%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
43.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.0%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2012
from 17.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.1%
−80.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.4%
+18.6 ptssince 2017
from 70.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 96.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mauston, Wisconsin?

Mauston, Wisconsin has about 4,248 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mauston, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Mauston, Wisconsin earns about $63,636 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mauston, Wisconsin expensive?

In Mauston, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $150,200, and the typical rent is about $879 a month.

How educated are people in Mauston, Wisconsin?

About 20.3% of adults age 25 and over in Mauston, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mauston, Wisconsin?

About 18.5% of people in Mauston, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mauston, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Mauston, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 809 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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