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Waukau

Wisconsin · 255 residents · 1.389 sq mi
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Waukau has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,083. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $152,500. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
255
+9%vs 2011
vs 233 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Median age
46.4
−5%vs 2011
vs 49.0 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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2024325
201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 54.7%(12)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 94.7%(12)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 147.1%(18)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 192.4%(6)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 242.4%(6)
US avg: 7%
25 to 347.1%(18)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4416.5%(42)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5420%(51)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6417.3%(44)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 7411.8%(30)
US avg: 7%
75 to 844.3%(11)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over2%(5)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,083
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $62,750 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2021
Per capita income
$28,730
−7%vs 2011
vs $30,764 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
36.4%
−3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.2% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.284
−7%vs 2011
vs 0.304 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade41%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 3.1%
Information4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,500
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $143,800 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$494
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
58.6%
−28.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 86.9% in 2011
14.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.6%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.1% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.0%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+28%vs 2011
vs 2.3 in 2011
2010 – 2021
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Waukau on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(233)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98%(250)
Black1.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German41.9%(90)
English15.8%(34)
Irish10.7%(23)
Norwegian10.7%(23)
Polish6.5%(14)
Swedish5.6%(12)
American4.7%(10)
French4.2%(9)
Austrian1.9%(4)
Danish1.9%(4)
Hungarian1.9%(4)
+ 2 more ancestry groups with data
Italian1.9%(4)
Scottish0.9%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.5%
−5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.6% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.5%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 97.9% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.2% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
−16%vs 2011
vs 22.8 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
92.0%
−4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 96.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
+4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.2% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.0%
+2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
2.0%
−4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.5% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.0%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.1% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.5%
−2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.1% in 2011
Female
60.5%
+2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 57.9% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.2%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.2% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
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)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waukau, Wisconsin?

Waukau, Wisconsin has about 255 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waukau, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Waukau, Wisconsin earns about $52,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waukau, Wisconsin expensive?

In Waukau, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $152,500, and the typical rent is about $494 a month.

How educated are people in Waukau, Wisconsin?

About 7.5% 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 0.0% 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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