Wautoma is a city located in Waushara County Wisconsin. Wautoma has a 2024 population of 2,223. It is also the county seat of Waushara County. Wautoma is currently growing at a rate of 0.14% annually and its population has increased by 0.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,210 in 2020.
The average household income in Wautoma is $51,713 with a poverty rate of 20.4%. The median age in Wautoma is 37.8 years: 31 years for males, and 43.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wautoma was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,495 | 74.64% |
| Other race | 370 | 18.47% |
| Two or more races | 110 | 5.49% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.6% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.45% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 0.35% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 850 | 2.19 | 56.8 | 43.2 |
| Non Family | 397 | 1.07 | 45.8 | 54.2 |
| Married | 332 | 3.08 | 74.1 | 25.9 |
| Female | 98 | 3.17 | 40.8 | 59.2 |
| Male | 23 | 4.43 | 65.2 | 34.8 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.19
Average Household Size
56.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 102 | 7.61% |
| Associates Degree | 69 | 5.15% |
| Bachelors Degree | 192 | 14.33% |
| Graduate Degree | 75 | 5.6% |
| High School Graduate | 559 | 41.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 112 | 8.36% |
| Some College | 231 | 17.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,104 | 976 | 254 |
| Hispanic | 200 | 114 | 3 |
| Other Race | 154 | 92 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| Asian | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Black | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,474 | $50,560 | $47,222 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,250 | $0 | $93,000 |
| High School Graduate | $19,464 | $37,813 | $16,471 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,250 | $27,961 | $0 |
| Overall | $28,896 | $37,292 | $25,000 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$28,896
Average Earnings
$37,292
Average Male
$25,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
75.81% of Wautoma residents speak only English, while 24.19% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 23.45% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,353 | 317 | 23.43% |
| Hispanic | 479 | 71 | 14.82% |
| Other | 370 | 56 | 15.14% |
| Multiple | 105 | 17 | 16.19% |
20.4%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.05%
Male Poverty Rate
22.45%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wautoma is White, with 23.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wautoma is Hispanic, with 14.82% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.8%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.77%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.08%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.49% |
| High School | 30.08% |
| Some College | 19.26% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.79% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 19.43% |
| Male Employed | 6.89% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,398 | $73,676 |
| Households | $39,375 | $51,713 |
| Married Families | $68,828 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,707 | $26,446 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.7%
Male Marriage Rate
36.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
88
Number of Veterans
75
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 33 |
| Second Gulf War | 15 |
| Korea | 15 |
| First Gulf War | 14 |
| World War II | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 34 |
| 75+ | 27 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 88 | 7.08% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 1.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.28%
Veteran Poverty Rate
61.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.9%
Labor Force Participation
55%
Employment Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
73.04%
Born in Wautoma
90.81%
Native Born
9.19%
Foreign Born
4.39%
Non Citizen
4.79%
Naturalized
90.81% of Wautoma residents were born in the United States, with 73.04% having been born in Wisconsin. 4.39% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,240 | 4 | 0.18% |
| 2028 | 2,236 | 3 | 0.13% |
| 2027 | 2,233 | 3 | 0.13% |
| 2026 | 2,230 | 4 | 0.18% |
| 2025 | 2,226 | 3 | 0.13% |
| 2024 | 2,223 | 3 | 0.14% |
| 2023 | 2,220 | -8 | -0.36% |
| 2022 | 2,228 | 12 | 0.54% |
| 2021 | 2,216 | 6 | 0.27% |
| 2020 | 2,210 | 82 | 3.85% |
| 2019 | 2,128 | 13 | 0.61% |
| 2018 | 2,115 | -3 | -0.14% |
| 2017 | 2,118 | 10 | 0.47% |
| 2016 | 2,108 | -3 | -0.14% |
| 2015 | 2,111 | -20 | -0.94% |
| 2014 | 2,131 | -16 | -0.75% |
| 2013 | 2,147 | -37 | -1.69% |
| 2012 | 2,184 | -30 | -1.36% |
| 2011 | 2,214 | 13 | 0.59% |
| 2010 | 2,201 | 0 | 0% |