Demographics in Wausau, WI

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Wausau?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

39,893

Male

19,402

48.6%

Female

20,491

51.4%

Median Age

38.4

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

80.2%

Black

0.5%

Hispanic

5.4%

Asian

10.8%

Two or More

5.8%

Other

2.4%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

20.9%

High School or Higher

41.4%

Foreign Born

7.0%

Veterans

5.0%

Married

35.7%

Avg Household Size

2.2

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Wausau, WI has a population of 39,893 with a median age of 38.4. The racial makeup is 80.2% White, 5.4% Hispanic, 0.5% Black, 10.8% Asian. About 20.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 7.0%.