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Waukau

Wisconsin · 302 residents · 1.389 sq mi
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Waukau has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,375. Population has grown 37% since 2019. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $147,400. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
302
+37%since 2019
from 220 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
217 / sq mi
+37%since 2019
from 158 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
−25%since 2019
from 56.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
198242287331375201020202024Waukau
2024325
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,375
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $64,583 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2021
Per capita income
$32,588
Unchangedsince 2019
from $32,664 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.1%
−15.3 ptssince 2019
from 49.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade24.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$147,400
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $147,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2019
from 86.9% in 2019
6.0% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+26%since 2019
from 2.3 in 2019
2010 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(213)
Black3.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.7%(17)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(280)
Black1.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(8)
Asian0.7%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.5%(35)
Diversity Score
11
+49%since 2019
from 8 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 6.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 94.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 5.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.9 min
+16%since 2019
from 27.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.1%
−9.6 ptssince 2019
from 83.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.5%
−17.2 ptssince 2019
from 67.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 32.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 52.7% in 2019
Female
49.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 47.3% in 2019
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 1.4% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 6.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waukau, Wisconsin?

Waukau, Wisconsin has about 302 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waukau, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Waukau, Wisconsin earns about $51,375 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 $147,400.

How educated are people in Waukau, Wisconsin?

About 7.8% 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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