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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Wautoma

Wisconsin · 1,998 residents · 2.795 sq mi
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Wautoma has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,723. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $59,400. Households here earn about 28% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,998
+12%since 1990
from 1,784 in 1990
1990 – 2025
715 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 638 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.8
−3%since 1990
from 40.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Wautoma
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,723
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,712 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,006
+60%since 1990
from $9,984 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.5%
−6.2 ptssince 1990
from 17.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$59,400
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$459
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $303 in 1990
US average: $602
56.1%
−7.3 ptssince 1990
from 63.4% in 1990
43.9% rent
1.9
−10%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(1,739)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(47)
Asian0.2%(3)
Diversity Score12.1%(216)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(1,796)
Black1.1%(21)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(144)
Asian0.8%(16)
Diversity Score21.2%(423)
21
+75%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.4%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 14.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.8%
+8.7 ptssince 1990
from 67.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.5%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.6 min
−21%since 1990
from 19.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wautoma, Wisconsin?

Wautoma, Wisconsin has about 1,998 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Wautoma, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Wautoma, Wisconsin earns about $31,723 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 $59,400, and the typical rent is about $459 a month.

How educated are people in Wautoma, Wisconsin?

About 14.4% 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 11.5% 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 214 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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