Wausau, WI
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08
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Wausau, Wisconsin Info Snack

Population
38,685
Unemployment
4.2%
Poverty
15.8%
Median Home
$121,100
Median Income
$47,438
Median Rent
$767

Wausau SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
6
Affordability
8
Diversity
8
Safety
6
Amenities
9
Education
8
Commute
9.5

Wausau, WI Crime Report

734
Total Crimes
1,906.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
-18.72%
Below National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Wausau
/ 100k People
Wisconsin
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 734 1,906.9 1,809.0 2,346.0
Violent Crime 174 452.0 323.4 387.8
Murder 0 0.0 5.3 6.5
Robbery 14 36.4 52.8 73.9
Aggravated Assault 134 348.1 230.6 279.7
Property Crime 560 1,454.8 1,485.7 1,958.2
Burglary 66 171.5 218.5 314.2
Larceny 435 1,130.1 1,106.1 1,398.0
Car Theft 59 153.3 161.0 246.0

Wausau, WI Cost Of Living

87
Wausau's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Living Expense Wausau Wisconsin National Average
Overall 87 97 100
Services 93 97 100
Groceries 98 100 100
Health 120 111 100
Housing 65 87 100
Transportation 97 95 100
Utilities 88 98 100

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Map Of Wausau, WI

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Population over time in Wausau

Year Population % Change
2020 38,685 -0.3%
2019 38,801 -0.3%
2018 38,934 -0.5%
2017 39,138 -0.2%
2016 39,210 0.0%
2015 39,209 0.0%
2014 39,207 0.1%
2013 39,158 0.1%
2012 39,136 0.2%
2011 39,040 -

Race / Ethnicity in Wausau

White
79.9% (30,896)
African American
0.5% (183)
American Indian
0.3% (109)
Asian
11.8% (4,570)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (3)
Two Or More
3.7% (1,449)
Hispanic
3.8% (1,475)
Race Wausau WI USA
White 79.9% 80.6% 60.1%
African American 0.5% 6.2% 12.2%
American Indian 0.3% 0.8% 0.6%
Asian 11.8% 2.8% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.3%
Two Or More 3.7% 2.3% 2.8%
Hispanic 3.8% 7.0% 18.2%

Gender in Wausau

Female
51.6% (19,962)
Male
48.4% (18,723)
Gender Wausau WI USA
Female 51.6% 50.2% 50.8%
Male 48.4% 49.8% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Wausau for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
4.0% (1,547)
9-12th Grade
5.0% (1,934)
High School / GED
30.0% (11,605)
Some College
22.0% (8,510)
Associate's Degree
11.0% (4,255)
Bachelor's Degree
20.0% (7,737)
Master's Degree
6.0% (2,321)
Professional Degree
2.0% (773)
Doctorate Degree
0.0% (0)
Education Wausau WI USA
< 9th Grade 4.0% 2.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 5.0% 5.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 30.0% 30.0% 27.0%
Some College 22.0% 21.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 11.0% 11.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 20.0% 20.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 6.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 2.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 0.0% 1.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Wausau, Wisconsin

Less than $10,000
5.6% (215,016)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.3% (204,030)
$15,000 to $24,999
13.3% (513,214)
$25,000 to $34,999
13.3% (515,232)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.8% (573,750)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.7% (683,837)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.9% (578,010)
$100,000 to $149,999
9.5% (367,254)
$150,000 to $199,999
2.1% (80,042)
$200,000 or more
3.6% (138,112)
Income Wausau WI USA
Less than $10,000 5.6% 4.6% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.3% 4.1% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 13.3% 8.6% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 13.3% 9.0% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.8% 13.0% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.7% 18.9% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.9% 14.1% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 9.5% 16.3% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 2.1% 6.1% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 3.6% 5.2% 8.3%

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