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Wauzeka

Wisconsin · 628 residents · 4.792 sq mi
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Wauzeka has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,000. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 140 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $96,500. The poverty rate of 26.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
628
−18%since 2000
from 768 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
131 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 160 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.5
+23%since 2000
from 30.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5666417157898641990201020202024Wauzeka
2024591
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,000
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,556 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,374
+57%since 2000
from $16,115 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.7%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.4%
US avg: 10%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,500
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$650
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $372 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.8%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
33.2% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+31%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(592)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0.6%(4)
Other2.5%(16)
Diversity Score9.4%(59)
Diversity Score
9
+83%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.7%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+12%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 64.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.6%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−87.0 ptssince 2013
from 93.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wauzeka, Wisconsin?

Wauzeka, Wisconsin has about 628 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wauzeka, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Wauzeka, Wisconsin earns about $46,000 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 $96,500, and the typical rent is about $650 a month.

How educated are people in Wauzeka, Wisconsin?

About 10.8% 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 26.7% 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 23 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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