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Mauston

Wisconsin · 4,347 residents · 4.47 sq mi
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Mauston has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $49,730. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 15% 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 $110,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,347
+16%since 2000
from 3,740 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
972 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 837 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.4
+8%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Mauston
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,730
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,341 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,214
+21%since 2000
from $21,640 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.9%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,700
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$803
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
47.0% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+24%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(3,840)
Black2.7%(116)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(157)
Asian0.8%(34)
Other1.4%(62)
Diversity Score20.6%(898)
Diversity Score
21
+124%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+55%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.2%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
43.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.6%
−73.3 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mauston, Wisconsin?

Mauston, Wisconsin has about 4,347 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mauston, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Mauston, Wisconsin earns about $49,730 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 $110,700, and the typical rent is about $803 a month.

How educated are people in Mauston, Wisconsin?

About 15.1% 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 18.7% 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 908 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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

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