Wausau (town), Wisconsin facts for kids
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Town of Wausau, Wisconsin
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Duddly Town
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Location of the Town of Wausau, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Marathon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 32.2 sq mi (83.5 km2) |
| • Land | 32.2 sq mi (83.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,407 ft (429 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,229 |
| • Density | 69.14/sq mi (26.695/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-84500 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584380 |
The Town of Wausau is a small community in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the larger Wausau area. In 2010, about 2,229 people lived here.
The main city of Wausau is right next to the town and even covers some parts of it. You can also find smaller communities like Nutterville and Sunset within the town's borders.
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Geography of Wausau Town
The Town of Wausau covers a total area of about 83.5 square kilometers (or 32.2 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town's official boundaries.
People Living in Wausau Town
This section shares information about the people who live in the Town of Wausau. This data comes from a census, which is like a big survey that counts everyone and collects information about them.
Population Count
In the year 2000, there were 2,214 people living in the town. The population density was about 25.5 people per square kilometer (or 66.1 people per square mile). This means the town is not very crowded.
Who Lives Here?
Most people living in the Town of Wausau are White. There are also smaller groups of people from Asian, Native American, and other backgrounds. Some residents are also of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
Households and Families
There were 796 households in the town in 2000. A household can be a family, or people living alone, or roommates. Most households (about 75%) were married couples living together. About 34% of households had children under 18 living with them.
The average household had about 2.77 people. For families, the average size was slightly larger, with about 3.03 people.
Age Groups
The population in the town is spread across different age groups:
- About 24% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 28% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 29% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 12% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the town was 40 years old.
