Wausau, Florida facts for kids
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Wausau, Florida
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| Town of Wausau | |
Wausau United States Post Office
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| Motto(s):
"Possum Capital of the World"
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Location in Washington County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Washington |
| Incorporated | 1963 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.15 sq mi (2.98 km2) |
| • Land | 1.15 sq mi (2.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 371 |
| • Density | 322.33/sq mi (124.47/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
32463
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| Area code(s) | 850 |
| FIPS code | 12-75450 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0292952 |
Wausau is a town in Washington County, Florida, United States. The Town of Wausau is part of the Florida Panhandle in North Florida. The population was 371 at the 2020 census, down from 383 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Panama City–Panama City Beach, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Geography
The exact coordinates for the Town of Wausau is located at 30°37′56″N 85°35′21″W / 30.632273°N 85.589266°W.
The town is located in the Florida Panhandle along Florida State Road 77, which is the main route through the town. FL-77 leads north 11 mi (18 km) to Chipley, the Washington County seat, and south 36 mi (58 km) to Panama City.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.1 square miles (2.8 km2), all land.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, the Town of Wausau has a humid subtropical climate zone (Cfa).
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 288 | — | |
| 1980 | 347 | 20.5% | |
| 1990 | 313 | −9.8% | |
| 2000 | 398 | 27.2% | |
| 2010 | 383 | −3.8% | |
| 2020 | 371 | −3.1% | |
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2010 and 2020 census
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 358 | 330 | 93.47% | 88.95% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 3 | 4 | 0.78% | 1.08% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 3 | 0 | 0.78% | 0.00% |
| Asian (NH) | 3 | 1 | 0.78% | 0.27% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some other race (NH) | 0 | 3 | 0.00% | 0.81% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 10 | 22 | 2.61% | 5.93% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6 | 11 | 1.57% | 2.96% |
| Total | 383 | 371 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 371 people, 172 households, and 92 families residing in the town.
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 383 people, 122 households, and 98 families residing in the town.
Local event
Wausau is the "Possum Capital of the World" and celebrates annually with the Wausau Possum Festival, a celebration of the Virginia opossum.
See also
In Spanish: Wausau (Florida) para niños
