Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Wausau, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

39,996

Median Agei

38.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

77.6%31,022

Asian

10.4%4,161

Two or More

5.4%2,176

Hispanic/Latino

5.4%2,169

Other

0.5%215

Black

0.4%179

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%53

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%21

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.7%1,039

High School Diploma

26%7,286

Some College (<1 yr)

7.8%2,191

Some College (1+ yr)

11.7%3,286

Associate's Degree

12%3,359

Bachelor's Degree

20.1%5,641

Master's Degree

7.6%2,117

Professional Degree

2.3%635

Doctorate

0.9%260

HS or Higher

92.1%

BA or Higher

30.9%

Graduate+

10.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$68,400

Median Renti

$869

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

64.8%105

Renter-Occupied

35.2%57

Total Units

176

Homeownership

64.8%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

32.4%34

$50K–$100K

30.5%32

$100K–$150K

21%22

$150K–$200K

2.9%3

$200K–$300K

5.7%6

$300K–$500K

1.9%2

$1M+

5.7%6

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.7%3

2010–2019

1.7%3

2000–2009

8%14

1990–1999

35.8%63

1980–1989

22.7%40

1970–1979

8%14

1960–1969

8%14

1950–1959

2.8%5

1940–1949

4%7

1939 or earlier

7.4%13

Heating Fuel

Electricity

84.6%137

Bottled/LP Gas

14.8%24

No Fuel

0.6%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$32,500

Mean Household Incomei

$49,640

Per Capita Incomei

$32,386

Poverty Ratei

31.9%

Unemploymenti

0.8%

Labor Forcei

131

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.8%11

$10K–$15K

21.6%35

$15K–$20K

4.9%8

$20K–$25K

6.2%10

$25K–$30K

4.9%8

$30K–$35K

9.3%15

$35K–$40K

7.4%12

$40K–$45K

2.5%4

$45K–$50K

1.2%2

$50K–$60K

3.7%6

$60K–$75K

8.6%14

$75K–$100K

14.2%23

$100K–$125K

3.1%5

$125K–$150K

1.2%2

$200K+

4.3%7

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers2 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

30.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

128

Avg. Commutei

31.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

130

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

18(7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

85.9%Insured

14.1%Uninsured