The population of Wausau, WI was estimated to be 40,000 in 2022. The median age of the Wausau population is 38.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Wausau, WI is about 10% lower than the national average. The median household income in Wausau is $47,438.
Wausau, WI Education
High School Graduate: 33%
Some College: 24%
Associates Degree: 12%
Bachelor's or Higher Degree: 31%
Workforce Participation Rates by Education
Less than High School: 53%
High School Graduate: 70%
Some College: 86%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 88%
Unemployment Rate by Education
Less than High School: 7%
High School Graduate: 3%
Some College: 5%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 2%
Estimated education data based on residents over 25 years old in Wausau, WI. Employment data based on residents age 25-64.
County: Marathon
Wausau Job Market
Wausau is a small city in central Wisconsin with a population of 38,000. A significant portion of the population (more than ten percent) is made up of Hmong refugees. Top industries in Wausau include Manufacturing, Health Services, Education, and Trade, Transportation, and Utilities. The job market in Wausau is growing steadily and is based mainly in manufacturing and the service industry. People like working in Wausau because of its diversity and school system. Overall, average weekly wages for most occupations and cost of living are slightly lower in Wausau than in the rest of the US.