Wausau is a city in Wisconsin state in USA with a population of 38685 residents.. The poverty rate of Wausau is 15.8%, which is 13% higher than national average. The typical household in Wausau earns $47438 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 52.3% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Wausau, only 91% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Wausau remained 4.2%, which is 11% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Wausau, only 28% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 33% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Wausau is 87, which is 13% lower than national average. Median home value in Wausau is $121100 , which is 47% lower than national average. While median income in Wausau remained $47438, which is 30% lower than national average.