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Population Review

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

White87.9%
Black or African American0.5%
Asian0.0%
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.

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.