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Waukau

Wisconsin · 325 residents · 1.389 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $189,400. With a median age of 56.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 56.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% 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
325
−2%since 2023
from 332 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
234 / sq mi
−2%since 2023
from 239 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
56.8
Unchangedsince 2023
from 57.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
198242287331375201020202024Waukau
2024325
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$35,188
+1%since 2023
from $34,739 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 27.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.8%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
+1%since 2023
from 0.394 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade39.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade13.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information5.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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
$189,400
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $166,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 95.6% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
3.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
2.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(329)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(3)
Diversity Score2.2%(7)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(321)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(4)
Diversity Score3%(10)
Diversity Score
3
+36%since 2023
from 2 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 97.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
−2%since 2023
from 30.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 84.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% 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
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
36.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 38.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2023
from 33.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
33.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 36.4% in 2023
Female
66.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 63.6% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
3.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
42.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 44.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waukau, Wisconsin?

Waukau, Wisconsin has about 325 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Waukau, Wisconsin expensive?

In Waukau, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $189,400.

How educated are people in Waukau, Wisconsin?

About 3.4% of adults age 25 and over in Waukau, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waukau, Wisconsin?

About 1.8% of people in Waukau, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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

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