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Wautoma

Wisconsin · 2,411 residents (2025 est.) · 2.795 sq mi
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Wautoma has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,361. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $131,600. The poverty rate of 26.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 58% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% 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
1,817
−9%since 2000
from 1,998 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
650 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 715 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.0
+3%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,411 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Wautoma
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,361
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,723 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,011
+56%since 2000
from $16,006 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.4%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.1%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.492
+18%since 2010
from 0.417 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade18.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,600
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$801
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $459 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 56.1% in 2000
46.5% rent
Vacancy rate
13.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.2%
+22.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+117%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
18
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(1,796)
Black1.1%(21)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(144)
Asian0.8%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.2%(423)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73%(1,326)
Black1.3%(24)
Hispanic / Latino21.1%(384)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.6%(83)
Diversity Score52.6%(955)
Diversity Score
53
+148%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.8%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+39%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.1%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
17.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 56.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.6%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.1%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2012
from 17.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.3%
−81.8 ptssince 2013
from 89.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.5%
+10.9 ptssince 2017
from 64.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2016
from 86.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
17.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2016
from 13.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wautoma, Wisconsin?

Wautoma, Wisconsin has about 1,817 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wautoma, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Wautoma, Wisconsin earns about $32,361 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wautoma, Wisconsin expensive?

In Wautoma, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $131,600, and the typical rent is about $801 a month.

How educated are people in Wautoma, Wisconsin?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Wautoma, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wautoma, Wisconsin?

About 26.1% of people in Wautoma, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wautoma, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Wautoma, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 33 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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