Wausaukee, Wisconsin Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Wausaukee, Wisconsin Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Wausaukee, Wisconsin had a total population of 531, the 527th largest village in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $48,897, which is 37% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 13.9%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 37% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
Only 5.9% 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 2.0x.

Wausaukee Quick Facts

Population 531

Median Household Income $48,897

Median Home Value $98,300

Poverty Rate 13.9%

Unemployment Rate 3.7%

Median Age 38.1 years

Homeownership Rate 52.3%

Affordability Ratio 2.0x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 5.9%

High School Graduation Rate 90.3%

Diversity Index 18/100

Population 531 527th of 808

Median Income $48,897 bottom 20%

Poverty Rate 13.9% 12% higher than national

Median Home Value $98,300 bottom 10%

How Wausaukee Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	633	531	-16.1%
Median household income	$44,554	$48,897	+9.7%
Median home value	$92,300	$98,300	+6.5%

How Wausaukee Compares

Median Household Income

Wausaukee

$48,897

$77,485

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Wausaukee

$98,300

$266,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 24.3%

$25K-$50K 28.8%

$50K-$100K 34.6%

$100K+ 12.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.1%

$10K-$15K

10.3%

$15K-$20K

6.6%

$20K-$25K

3.3%

$25K-$30K

7.0%

$30K-$35K

4.5%

$35K-$40K

4.5%

$40K-$45K

2.9%

$45K-$50K

9.9%

$50K-$60K

8.6%

$60K-$75K

20.6%

$75K-$100K

5.3%

$100K-$125K

6.6%

$125K-$150K

4.5%

$150K-$200K

1.2%

$200K+

0.0%

Employment

3.7% Unemployment Rate State: 3.3%|National: 5.2%

64.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 52.3%

Renter 47.7%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $591/mo 14.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.2%

18-34

23.9%

35-54

21.5%

55-74

23.4%

75+

9.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 37 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Wausaukee Rankings in Wisconsin

#527 Population of 808

#706 Median Income of 788

#755 Education of 808

#752 Home Value of 799

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Other Cities in Marinette County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Marinette	11,115	$58,638	11.8%	$120,200
Peshtigo	3,398	$66,990	9.4%	$140,300
Niagara	1,464	$60,994	14.6%	$103,800
Crivitz	993	$55,250	14.7%	$167,100
Coleman	942	$55,625	5.6%	$165,100
Pound	379	$70,714	7.6%	$123,300
Pembine	269	$31,378	23.3%	$57,600
Amberg	185	$40,663	19.5%	$130,900
Goodman	170	$43,125	17.1%	$72,700
Dunbar	96	$85,625	2.1%	$80,600

Cities Similar to Wausaukee

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

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Prentice	521	$50,833	$108,800	13.9%	12.5%
Bluffview	542	$46,943	$23,900	11.9%	10.3%
Merrillan	527	$52,273	$139,600	13.0%	19.4%
Melrose	562	$48,750	$151,600	18.0%	18.9%
Oxford	527	$55,000	$152,400	11.6%	16.5%

A note before these figures: with a population of 531, Wausaukee'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

Wausaukee is a small community located in Wisconsin, within Marinette County. The total population is 531. It ranks as the 527th most populous out of 808 Census-designated places in Wisconsin.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wausaukee is 38.1 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wausaukee is $48,897. This is 37% lower than the state median of $77,485. It is also 39% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.9%. This is 32% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. The unemployment rate is 3.7%. This is 13% higher than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $98,300. Housing costs are 63% lower than the state median of $266,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Wausaukee is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 52.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% lower than the state average of 67.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Wausaukee has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.0% of all residents. Asian residents account for 0.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 8.0%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

5.9% 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 82% lower than the state rate of 33.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Wausaukee, Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 808 Census-designated places in Wisconsin. 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 Wausaukee, Wisconsin?

Wausaukee, Wisconsin has a population of 531 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Wausaukee, WI?

The median household income in Wausaukee is $48,897, which is 39% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Wausaukee, WI?

The poverty rate in Wausaukee is 13.9%. This means approximately 74 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Wausaukee, Wisconsin?

Wausaukee's population is 90.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.4% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.9% Asian.

What is the median home value in Wausaukee, WI?

The median home value in Wausaukee is $98,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.0x.

How educated is Wausaukee, Wisconsin?

5.9% of adults (25+) in Wausaukee hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 2.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.