Waukau, Wisconsin Explained

Official Name:Waukau, Wisconsin
Settlement Type:Census-designated place
Pushpin Map:Wisconsin
Pushpin Label:Waukau
Pushpin Label Position:left
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Wisconsin
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Winnebago
Area Total Sq Mi:1.387
Area Land Sq Mi:1.376
Area Water Sq Mi:0.011
Population As Of:2010
Population Total:255
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:833
Coordinates:43.9861°N -88.77°W
Postal Code Type:Zip Code
Postal Code:54980
Area Code:920
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:1576309

Waukau is an unincorporated census-designated place in the town of Rushford, in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States.[1] [2] The community is located on Wisconsin Highway 116 at its south terminus at Wisconsin Highway 91. As of the 2010 census, its population is 255.[3]

Demographics

As of the census[4] of 2000, the population of Waukau, Wisconsin was 178 people, 85 male and 93 female with a median age of 36.6, 9% under 5 years, 75.8% 18 years and over, and 11.2% 65 years and over.

The racial makeup of Waukau, Wisconsin was 97.8% White, 0.6% Black or African American, and 1.7% Multiracial American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.

Average household size was 2.54. Average family size was 3.00. Total housing units was 73, 95.9% occupied. Of those occupied, 81.4% were owner-occupied, 18.6% renter occupied. Vacant housing units were 4.1%.

The population 25 years and over was 127, 72.4% a high school graduate or higher, and 7.1% held a bachelor's degree or higher. Civilian veteran population was 20.6%. Disability status of the population 5 years and over was 21.6%.Married male, except separated, population 15 years and over was 59.4%. Married female, except separated, population 15 years and over was 58.3%.

The population, 16 and over, in the labor force was 61.7%. Mean travel time to work for workers 16 and over was 26.1 minutes. The median household income was $41,042, median family income was $48,750,and per capita income was $16,923. Families below the poverty level was 0%. Individuals below the poverty level were 4.2%.

Single-family owner-occupied homes was 41 with a median value of $81,400. The median of selected monthly owner costs with a mortgage was $781, not mortgaged was $233.

Notable people

Images

File:Wis116SouthTerminus.jpg|Looking south at Wisconsin Highway 116's southern terminus at the south side of WaukauFile:Highway116WisconsinWestoverMill.jpg|Westover Mill in Waukau

Notes and References

  1. http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/WI.WFWaukauHist The State: Waukau, a history: Contents
  2. http://wisconsin.hometownlocator.com/wi/winnebago/waukau.cfm Waukau, Wisconsin Community Profile
  3. Web site: U.S. Census website. U.S. Census Bureau. 20 April 2011.
  4. http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/SAFFFacts?_event=ChangeGeoContext&geo_id=86000US54980&_geoContext=01000US 86000US54934&_street=&_county=&_cityTown=&_state=04000US55&_zip=54980&_lang=en&_sse=on&ActiveGeoDiv=geoSelect&_useEV=&pctxt=fph&pgsl=010&_submenuId=factsheet_1&ds_name=DEC_2000_SAFF&_ci_nbr=null&qr_name=null&reg=null%3Anull&_keyword=&_industry= Waukau - Fact Sheet - American FactFinder