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 $52,526 with a poverty rate of 23.71%. The median age in Wautoma is 37.8 years: 32.9 years for males, and 47 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wautoma was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,439 | 76.46% |
| Other race | 322 | 17.11% |
| Two or more races | 90 | 4.78% |
| Black or African American | 18 | 0.96% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.69% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 876 | 1.99 | 55 | 45 |
| Non Family | 454 | 1.14 | 44.7 | 55.3 |
| Married | 295 | 3 | 77.6 | 22.4 |
| Female | 95 | 2.87 | 38.9 | 61.1 |
| Male | 32 | 2.13 | 40.6 | 59.4 |
2.86
Average Family Size
1.99
Average Household Size
55.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 71 | 5.54% |
| Associates Degree | 92 | 7.18% |
| Bachelors Degree | 184 | 14.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 48 | 3.74% |
| High School Graduate | 574 | 44.77% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 78 | 6.08% |
| Some College | 235 | 18.33% |
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 | 1,082 | 990 | 222 |
| Hispanic | 158 | 109 | 2 |
| Other Race | 138 | 89 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 30 | 30 | 8 |
| Black | 18 | 10 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 26.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,458 | $50,875 | $48,611 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $23,167 | $42,500 | $15,833 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $10,208 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $31,100 | $42,434 | $23,438 |
| Some College | $0 | $33,750 | $0 |
$31,100
Average Earnings
$42,434
Average Male
$23,438
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.46% of Wautoma residents speak only English, while 19.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 19.49% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,349 | 324 | 24.02% |
| Hispanic | 378 | 95 | 25.13% |
| Other | 322 | 79 | 24.53% |
| Multiple | 86 | 21 | 24.42% |
23.71%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.46%
Male Poverty Rate
25.68%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wautoma is Hispanic, with 25.13% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wautoma is White, with 24.02% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.7%. Among those working part-time, it was 43.98%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.66%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 54.01% |
| High School | 30.64% |
| Some College | 16.72% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.78% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 21.6% |
| Male Employed | 8.92% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,500 | $75,753 |
| Households | $36,250 | $52,526 |
| Married Families | $71,573 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,429 | $30,743 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.4%
Male Marriage Rate
31.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
86
Number of Veterans
68
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 24 |
| Second Gulf War | 21 |
| First Gulf War | 17 |
| Korea | 12 |
| World War II | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 26 |
| 65 to 74 | 23 |
| 18 to 34 | 15 |
| 35 to 54 | 14 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 86 | 7.04% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 1.05% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.28%
Veteran Poverty Rate
59.26%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.8%
Labor Force Participation
53.8%
Employment Rate
7%
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
77.26%
Born in Wautoma
92.45%
Native Born
7.55%
Foreign Born
4.62%
Non Citizen
2.92%
Naturalized
92.45% of Wautoma residents were born in the United States, with 77.26% having been born in Wisconsin. 4.62% 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% |