Waukau, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Waukau, Wisconsin
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Census-designated place
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Downtown Waukau
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 Waukau, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Winnebago |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.387 sq mi (3.59 km2) |
| • Land | 1.376 sq mi (3.56 km2) |
| • Water | 0.011 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 833 ft (254 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 255 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip Code |
54980
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| Area code(s) | 920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1576309 |
Waukau is a small community in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States. It's not a city or town with its own government. Instead, it's a "census-designated place." This means it's an area that the government counts for population statistics.
Waukau is located in the town of Rushford. You can find it where Wisconsin Highway 116 ends at Wisconsin Highway 91. In 2010, about 255 people lived there.
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People in Waukau
Population Details
In 2000, Waukau had 178 residents. There were slightly more females (93) than males (85). The average age of people living there was 36.6 years old. About 9% of the population was under 5 years old. Most people, 75.8%, were 18 years or older. About 11.2% were 65 years or older.
Diversity in Waukau
Most people in Waukau, about 97.8%, were White. A small number, 0.6%, were Black or African American. About 1.7% of the people identified as being of more than one race. Around 2.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Homes and Families
The average household in Waukau had 2.54 people. The average family size was 3.00 people. There were 73 housing units in total. Most of these homes, 95.9%, were lived in. Of the homes that were lived in, 81.4% were owned by the people living there. The other 18.6% were rented. Only a small number of homes, 4.1%, were empty.
Education and Work
Out of the people 25 years and older, 72.4% had finished high school or gone further. About 7.1% had a bachelor's degree or higher. Many people, 20.6%, were military veterans. About 21.6% of people aged 5 and over had a disability.
Most men (59.4%) and women (58.3%) aged 15 and over were married. About 61.7% of people aged 16 and over were working or looking for work. On average, workers spent 26.1 minutes traveling to their jobs.
Income and Housing Costs
The average household income in Waukau was $41,042. Families earned an average of $48,750. The income per person was $16,923. No families were living below the poverty line. Only 4.2% of individuals were below the poverty line.
There were 41 single-family homes owned by their residents. The average value of these homes was $81,400. For homes with a mortgage, the average monthly cost was $781. For homes without a mortgage, the average monthly cost was $233.
Famous People from Waukau
Many notable people have connections to Waukau. These individuals have served in important roles in Wisconsin's government:
- David R. Bean: A member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
- Darwin Hall: A state legislator from Minnesota.
- Erasmus D. Hall: Also a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
- Emmett R. Hicks: Served as the Wisconsin Attorney General.
- Pierce A. Morrissey: A member of the Wisconsin State Senate.
- Asa Rogers: Another member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
- Alson Wood: Also served as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
Images for kids
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Looking south at Wisconsin Highway 116's southern end in Waukau.
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The historic Westover Mill in Waukau.
See also
In Spanish: Waukau (Wisconsin) para niños
