Census ACS · #314 MSA
Wausau Metro Area
The Wausau, Wi Metropolitan Statistical Area has 138,067 residents. The median household income is $76,185 and the median home value is $205,500.
138,067
Population
89
People / sq mi
$76,185
Median Income
$205,500
Median Home Value
The Wausau CBSA covers 1,545 sq mi of land at 89.3 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 87.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% |
Economy & Income
$76,185
Median Household Income
$39,970
Per Capita Income
5.4%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Wausau metro's price level is 92.7 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 7.3% lower the US average. The local median income of $76,185 has the buying power of $82,228 in average-priced US metros.
92.7
Price Level (US = 100)
$82,228
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$76,185
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$205,500
Median Home Value
$950
Median Rent
73.4%
Homeownership
Education
93.1%
High School+
27.3%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.3%
Drive Alone
11.7%
Work From Home
19.3 min
Avg Commute
17.0%
Foreign Born
Wausau spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Wausau, Wi Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 138,067 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #314 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Wausau metro area is $76,185, with a per capita income of $39,970.
The Wausau, Wi CBSA spans the state of Wisconsin.
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Data for the Wausau, Wi CBSA (48140) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.