Wausau
City in Marathon County, Wisconsin
Wausau is a city in Marathon County, Wisconsin, with 39,994 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,207 ft (368 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Schofield, 3.6 miles S.
- 39,994residents (2020 Census)
- 1,207 ftelevation · 368 m
- 19.2 sq miland area · 49.8 km²
- 2,080 / sq mipopulation density
- 54401ZIP code
About Wausau
Wausau ( WAW-saw) is a city in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States, and its county seat. It is located on the Wisconsin River in central Wisconsin and had a population of 39,994 at the 2020 census. The Wausau metropolitan statistical area, consisting solely of Marathon County, had a population of 138,013.
The Wausau area was inhabited by various indigenous peoples, including the Ojibwe. It was settled by European immigrants in the mid-19th century and developed as a lumbering center due to its access to pine forests and river transport. Cultural and recreational attractions in Wausau include the Grand Theater, Granite Peak Ski Area, Rib Mountain State Park, Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, and the Wisconsin River.
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Living in Wausau
- Median household income
- $64,389
- Median home value
- $167,900
- Median rent
- $1,010/mo
- Median age
- 38.2
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Wausau had 39,994 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 39,994 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,080 per sq mi (803 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wausau at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | Marathon County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 39,994 (2020) |
| Land area | 19.23 sq mi (49.8 km²) |
| Water area | 1.11 sq mi (2.89 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,207 ft (368 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.9618° N, 89.6465° W |
| ZIP code | 54401 |
| Official website | ci.wausau.wi.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5584475 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wausau
- Schofield3.6 mi S
- Rib Mountain4.8 mi S
- Rothschild6.2 mi S
- Weston6.8 mi SE
- Maine6.9 mi N
- Marathon City10.1 mi W
- Kronenwetter10.2 mi S
- Mosinee11.9 mi S
- Merrill15.3 mi N
- Edgar15.7 mi W
- Hatley16.0 mi E
- Knowlton16.9 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Wausau
What county is Wausau in?
Wausau is in Marathon County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Wausau, WI?
39,994 people lived in Wausau at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wausau, WI?
The ZIP code of Wausau is 54401.
What is the elevation of Wausau?
1,207 feet (368 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wausau?
Schofield (3.6 mi), Rib Mountain (4.8 mi), Rothschild (6.2 mi), Weston (6.8 mi), Maine (6.9 mi).
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