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Waubeka

Wisconsin · 573 residents · 2.45 sq mi
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Waubeka has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $75,859. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $279,400. With a median age of 53.3, 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 53.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
573
+2%since 2023
from 560 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
234 / sq mi
+2%since 2023
from 229 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
53.3
+14%since 2023
from 46.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
490603717830943201020202024Waubeka
2024573
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,859
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $64,943 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$61,887
+86%since 2023
from $33,255 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.3%
+14.5 ptssince 2023
from 37.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 14.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.574
+42%since 2023
from 0.406 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade15%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction11.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$279,400
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $236,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$940
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 88.5% in 2023
13.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 32.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 16.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+1%since 2023
from 3.6 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
16
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(472)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino14.5%(81)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(7)
Diversity Score33.6%(188)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(528)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(37)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(8)
Diversity Score18.3%(105)
Diversity Score
18
−45%since 2023
from 34 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 16.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 87.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+1%since 2023
from 21.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 78.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
21.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 20.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 71.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 13.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 24.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 44.8% in 2023
Female
57.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 55.2% in 2023
Foreign born
1.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 81.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 93.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waubeka, Wisconsin?

Waubeka, Wisconsin has about 573 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waubeka, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Waubeka, Wisconsin earns about $75,859 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waubeka, Wisconsin expensive?

In Waubeka, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $279,400, and the typical rent is about $940 a month.

How educated are people in Waubeka, Wisconsin?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Waubeka, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waubeka, Wisconsin?

About 9.1% of people in Waubeka, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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