Wausau, WI
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
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
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
Total Crimes
1,906.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-18.72%
Below National Average
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
Wausau's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
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 | |
Wausau, WI Photos
Source: Wikipedia User Bobak Ha'Eri | CC BY 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Bobak Ha'Eri | CC BY 3.0
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Source: Wikipedia User Bobak Ha'Eri | CC BY 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Bobak Ha'Eri | CC BY 3.0
Rankings for Wausau in Wisconsin
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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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% |
