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Wautoma

Wisconsin · 2,218 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 $30,682. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% 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 $93,100. Households here earn about 41% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% 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
2,218
+11%since 2000
from 1,998 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
794 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 715 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.4
−9%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Wautoma
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,682
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,723 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,007
+31%since 2000
from $16,006 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 3.1%
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
$93,100
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$651
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $459 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.7%
−25.4 ptssince 2000
from 56.1% in 2000
52.0% rent
Vacancy rate
8.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.5%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+62%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(1,786)
Black1.1%(24)
Hispanic / Latino15.8%(351)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other2.6%(57)
Diversity Score41.3%(916)
Diversity Score
41
+95%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+26%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.3%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.0%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wautoma, Wisconsin?

Wautoma, Wisconsin has about 2,218 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wautoma, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Wautoma, Wisconsin earns about $30,682 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 $93,100, and the typical rent is about $651 a month.

How educated are people in Wautoma, Wisconsin?

About 14.8% 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 21.2% 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 434 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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