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Waukau

Wisconsin · 325 residents · 1.39 sq mi
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With 325 people, Waukau is a city in Wisconsin. The median age is 56.8, about 18 years above the US median. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 3% of adults. Owners hold 100% of the housing stock. 0% of people here were born outside the United States. Poverty is uncommon here, at 1.8% of people here.

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

325
−2%since 2023
from 332 in 2023
2010 – 2024
234 / sq mi
−2%since 2023
from 239 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
56.8
Unchangedsince 2023
from 57.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.39 sq mi
Population, 20102024
198242287331375201020202024Waukau
2024325
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.1%(10)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.7%(25)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140.9%(3)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.5%(18)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.2%(7)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348.9%(29)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 448.6%(28)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 546.8%(22)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.5%(44)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 741.2%(4)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8440.9%(133)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.6%(2)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$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%
1.8%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

$189,400
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $166,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
100.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 95.6% in 2023
0.0% rent
3.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
1.81 people
−1%since 2023
from 1.82 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
2.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(329)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(321)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(4)
3
+36%since 2023
from 2 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
American37.2%(121)
German29.5%(96)
English9.2%(30)
Irish6.2%(20)
Norwegian3.4%(11)
Polish2.5%(8)
Danish2.2%(7)
Swedish1.8%(6)
Welsh1.8%(6)
Dutch1.2%(4)
Scottish0.6%(2)
Section 05

Education

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%
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.7 min
−2%since 2023
from 30.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
90.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 84.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
10.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
36.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 38.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
79.4%
US average: 74.6%
2.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
40.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2023
from 33.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

33.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 36.4% in 2023
66.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 63.6% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
2.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
3.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
1.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
42.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 44.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
46.1%
US average: 95.5%
99.1%
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married6%(5)
Married86.7%(72)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced7.2%(6)
Women 15+
Never married13.2%(27)
Married28.4%(58)
Widowed50.5%(103)
Divorced7.8%(16)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

1.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
84.3%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
10.8%
US average: 13.8%
42.8%
US average: 18.4%
1.8%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
95.7%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
43.7%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era100%(7)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 7 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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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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