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Wauzeka

Wisconsin · 711 residents · 4.792 sq mi
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Wauzeka has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,000. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $81,000. The poverty rate of 22.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.5
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
711
−7%since 2000
from 768 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
148 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 160 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.5
+9%since 2000
from 30.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5666417157898641990201020202024Wauzeka
2024591
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,000
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,556 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,129
Unchangedsince 2000
from $16,115 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.5%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.376
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information17.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,000
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$606
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $372 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.1%
−29.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
27.8% rent
Vacancy rate
17.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.9%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+18%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(749)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(5)
Asian1.4%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.1%(39)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(676)
Black0.7%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(13)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other2.8%(20)
Diversity Score13.3%(95)
Diversity Score
13
+159%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.9 min
+66%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% 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
18.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.8%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.2%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wauzeka, Wisconsin?

Wauzeka, Wisconsin has about 711 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wauzeka, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Wauzeka, Wisconsin earns about $43,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wauzeka, Wisconsin expensive?

In Wauzeka, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $81,000, and the typical rent is about $606 a month.

How educated are people in Wauzeka, Wisconsin?

About 8.8% of adults age 25 and over in Wauzeka, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wauzeka, Wisconsin?

About 22.5% of people in Wauzeka, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wauzeka, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Wauzeka, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 106 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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