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Wausaukee

Wisconsin · 575 residents · 1.376 sq mi
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Wausaukee has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $12,734. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $82,500. With a median age of 43.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 75% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% 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
575
+1%since 2000
from 572 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
418 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 416 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.3
+9%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4615155706256791990201020202024Wausaukee
2024531
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$12,734
−60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,313 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,444
+26%since 2000
from $13,098 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
35.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.561
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction12.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Information1.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,500
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$363
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $336 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.7%
−27.8 ptssince 2000
from 56.6% in 2000
48.7% rent
Vacancy rate
11.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
69.5%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.5
+212%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(550)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(20)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(539)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(16)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other8.3%(48)
Diversity Score24.6%(141)
Diversity Score
25
+593%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.5 min
+5%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
53.2%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
20.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
26.0%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
24.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
11.3%
−47.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
58.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.7%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wausaukee, Wisconsin?

Wausaukee, Wisconsin has about 575 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wausaukee, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Wausaukee, Wisconsin earns about $12,734 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wausaukee, Wisconsin expensive?

In Wausaukee, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $82,500, and the typical rent is about $363 a month.

How educated are people in Wausaukee, Wisconsin?

About 9.3% of adults age 25 and over in Wausaukee, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wausaukee, Wisconsin?

About 35.0% of people in Wausaukee, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wausaukee, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Wausaukee, Wisconsin has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 86 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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