Wausau, Florida Demographics & Population 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Wausau, Florida had a total population of 320, the 890th largest town in Florida, with a median household income of $32,500, which is 56% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 31.9%.

Key Takeaways

Household income is 56% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (31.9%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Only 6.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x.
Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 0.8%.

Wausau Quick Facts

Population 32090% MOE ±104

Median Household Income $32,50090% MOE ±$9,881

Median Home Value $68,40090% MOE ±$46,124

Poverty Rate 31.9%90% MOE ±13.7 pts

Unemployment Rate 0.8%90% MOE ±3.0 pts

Median Age 47.9 years90% MOE ±5.1 years

Homeownership Rate 64.8%90% MOE ±11.4 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.1x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.8%90% MOE ±8.3 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 86.4%

Diversity Index 41/100

Population 320 890th of 955

Median Income $32,500 bottom 10%

Poverty Rate 31.9% 156% higher than national

Median Home Value $68,400 bottom 10%

How Wausau Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	447	320	No clear change (-28.4%)
Median household income	$44,805	$32,500	No clear change (-27.5%)
Median home value¹	$106,702	$68,400	No clear change (-35.9%)
Median gross rent	$761	$869	No clear change (+14.3%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

How Wausau Compares

Median Household Income

Wausau

$32,500

$74,568

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Wausau

$68,400

$359,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 39.5%

$25K-$50K 25.3%

$50K-$100K 26.5%

$100K+ 8.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.8%

$10K-$15K

21.6%

$15K-$20K

4.9%

$20K-$25K

6.2%

$25K-$30K

4.9%

$30K-$35K

9.3%

$35K-$40K

7.4%

$40K-$45K

2.5%

$45K-$50K

1.2%

$50K-$60K

3.7%

$60K-$75K

8.6%

$75K-$100K

14.2%

$100K-$125K

3.1%

$125K-$150K

1.2%

$150K-$200K

0.0%

$200K+

4.3%

Employment

0.8% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%

48.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 64.8%

Renter 35.2%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $869/mo 32.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.0%

18-34

12.8%

35-54

31.3%

55-74

29.7%

75+

6.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Wausau Rankings in Florida

#890 Population of 955

#896 Median Income of 911

#895 Education of 955

#893 Home Value of 901

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Other Cities in Washington County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Chipley	3,683	$46,193	12.7%	$143,700
Vernon	815	$43,194	27.9%	$115,800
Caryville	309	$62,292	23.6%	N/A
Ebro	229	$78,036	5.7%	$191,700

Cities Similar to Wausau

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Day	347	N/A	$246,400	41.8%	0.0%
Floridatown	293	N/A	N/A	37.4%	22.9%
Pinecraft	305	$36,160	$354,000	8.2%	9.5%
Ferndale	359	N/A	$320,800	37.3%	0.0%
Sorrento	270	N/A	$215,900	21.3%	0.0%

A note before these figures: with a population of 320, Wausau's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Wausau is a small community located in Florida, within Washington County. The total population is 320. It ranks as the 890th most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wausau is 47.9 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 42.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wausau is $32,500. This is 56% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 60% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 31.9%. This is 154% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 0.8%. This is 84% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $68,400. Housing costs are 81% lower than the state median of $359,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Wausau is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 64.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% lower than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Wausau is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 7.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population (6.9%) is well below the state average of 27.4%. The Asian population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

6.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 80% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Wausau, Florida is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Florida state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 955 Census-designated places in Florida. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Wausau, Florida?

Wausau, Florida has a population of 320 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Wausau, FL?

The median household income in Wausau is $32,500, which is 60% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Wausau, FL?

The poverty rate in Wausau is 31.9%. This means approximately 102 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Wausau, Florida?

Wausau's population is 75.6% White, 7.5% Black, 6.9% Hispanic/Latino, and 1.3% Asian.

What is the median home value in Wausau, FL?

The median home value in Wausau is $68,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.1x.

How educated is Wausau, Florida?

6.8% of adults (25+) in Wausau hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 4.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.