Wauzeka, Wisconsin Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Wauzeka, Wisconsin had a total population of 591, the 499th largest village in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $73,333, which is 5% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 12.2%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 9.6% 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.
Wauzeka Quick Facts
How Wauzeka 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 | 655 | 591 | -9.8% |
| Median household income | $65,469 | $73,333 | +12.0% |
| Median home value | $109,600 | $143,300 | +30.7% |
How Wauzeka Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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+)
Wauzeka Rankings in Wisconsin
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Other Cities in Crawford County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie du Chien | 5,491 | $54,268 | 17.4% | $161,300 |
| Soldiers Grove | 579 | $48,438 | 25.4% | $158,300 |
| Gays Mills | 523 | $40,208 | 14.0% | $164,500 |
| Eastman | 398 | $62,500 | 8.8% | $197,700 |
| Seneca | 372 | $62,143 | 2.4% | $159,900 |
| Ferryville | 194 | N/A | 10.8% | $230,000 |
| Mount Sterling | 164 | $47,188 | 9.2% | $132,800 |
| Steuben | 148 | $72,188 | 9.5% | $106,300 |
| Lynxville | 105 | $60,625 | 10.8% | $158,300 |
| Bell Center | 82 | $32,250 | 23.2% | $202,800 |
Cities Similar to Wauzeka
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potosi | 595 | $69,000 | $187,500 | 19.2% | 6.8% |
| Woodruff | 580 | $70,625 | $278,400 | 31.1% | 5.1% |
| Waubeka | 573 | $75,859 | $279,400 | 13.3% | 9.1% |
| Bayfield | 565 | $70,982 | $320,100 | 53.6% | 8.5% |
| Ettrick | 601 | $81,250 | $165,000 | 13.3% | 5.8% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 591, Wauzeka'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
Wauzeka is a small community located in Wisconsin, within Crawford County. The total population is 591. It ranks as the 499th most populous out of 808 Census-designated places in Wisconsin.
Age Demographics
The median age in Wauzeka is 34.0 years. This is 15% lower than the state median of 40.2 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Wauzeka is $73,333. This is 5% lower than the state median of $77,485. It is also 9% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.2%. This is 16% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. The unemployment rate is 7.5%. This is 131% higher than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $143,300. Housing costs are 46% lower than the state median of $266,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Wauzeka is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 67.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
Wauzeka has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 97.0% of all residents.
Education
9.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 71% 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 96.8%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Wauzeka, 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 Wauzeka, Wisconsin?
Wauzeka, Wisconsin has a population of 591 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Wauzeka, WI?
The median household income in Wauzeka is $73,333, which is 9% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Wauzeka, WI?
The poverty rate in Wauzeka is 12.2%. This means approximately 72 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Wauzeka, Wisconsin?
Wauzeka's population is 97.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Wauzeka, WI?
The median home value in Wauzeka is $143,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.0x.
How educated is Wauzeka, Wisconsin?
9.6% of adults (25+) in Wauzeka hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 4.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.