Wausau, Wisconsin

Wausau: City in and county seat of Marathon County, Wisconsin

About

Wausau is a city located in the county of Marathon in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,229 and a population density of 43 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,157 inhabitants.

Wausau locator map
Location of Wausau on Wisconsin map.

Quick Facts about Wausau

Population : 2,157 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Wisconsin (United States)
County : Marathon County
Postal code : 54403
Area : 52.28 km2
Altitude : 1,207 feet / 368 meters
Capital city : Wausau is capital of Marathon County
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 09:57:26 (21st December 2024)
Density : 41 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -3.34% (2010-2020)
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Geography

Wausau is located at 44°57'33"N 89°37'48"W (44.9591400, -89.6301200).

Wausau map

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Wausau decreased by 3.34% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 2,229 - census
2011 2,199 -1.36% estimation process
2012 2,192 -0.32% estimation process
2013 2,195 0.14% estimation process
2014 2,201 0.27% estimation process
2015 2,207 0.27% estimation process
2016 2,210 0.14% estimation process
2017 2,219 0.41% estimation process
2018 2,211 -0.36% estimation process
2019 2,209 -0.09% estimation process
2020 2,157 -2.41% estimation process

Wausau zip code is 54401. County name: Marathon, County fips: 55073

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People born in Wausau (54)

People born in Wausau, including composer Gloria Coates, football player Jim Otto, athlete and United States Marine Corps officer Elroy Hirsch, .

List

  • Scott Wimmer (American stock car racing driver) he was born in 26/01/1976
  • Emil Breitkreutz (athletics competitor) he was born in 16/11/1883
  • Michael A. Stackpole (science fiction author) he was born in 27/11/1957
  • Gail Ramsey (American actress) she was born in 29/06/1948
  • Thomas T. Moulton (American sound engineer) he was born in 01/01/1896
  • J. Leroy Johnson (American politician (1888-1961)) he was born in 08/04/1888
  • Warren Bernhardt (American pianist) he was born in 12/11/1938
  • Benjamin W. Heineman (American businessman) he was born in 10/02/1914
  • Paul Hess he was born in 26/05/1952
  • Britney Brighton (American actress) she was born in 17/11/1986
  • Frank Schade (American basketball player) he was born in 22/01/1950
  • Bill Fischer (American baseball player and coach) he was born in 11/10/1930
  • Brad Soderberg (American basketball player-coach) he was born in 10/05/1962
  • Burton Natarus (American politician) he was born in 07/11/1933
  • Chris Wimmer (NASCAR driver) he was born in 23/06/1979
  • Dave Marcis (American stock car racing driver) he was born in 01/03/1941
  • Dean G. Witter (American businessman) he was born in 02/08/1887
  • Debi Laszewski (bodybuilder) she was born in 29/09/1969

Schools in Wausau

College & universities near Wausau, WI

Code Name City ZIP
239460 Northcentral Technical College Wausau (WI) 54401-1899

Stations (10)

Amtrak & bus stations near Wausau, WI

Code Name Address Type
WSJ Wausau, WI 555 Jefferson Street BUS
WSU Wausau, Wisconsin 2415 Trailwood Lane BUS
WIT Wittenberg, WI 505 Grand Avenue BUS
SVP Stevens Point, Wisconsin 200 Division St. BUS
SVU Stevens Point, WI 2050 4th Avenue BUS

Post offices near Wausau

Post Office Name City ZIP
Wausau Post Office Wausau (WI) 54403

Other places with the same name (2)

  • Wausau , Florida town in the U.S. state of Florida with a population of 407 people.

Other cities in Marathon County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Marathon County , WI. (more)

City Name Population Title
Kronenwetter 8,143 City in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States of America
Rib Mountain 6,890 Civil town in Marathon County, Wisconsin
Rothschild 5,256 Village in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States
Mosinee 2,197 City in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States
Schofield 2,153 City in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States of America
McMillan 2,102 City in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States of America
Knowlton 2,027 Civil town in Marathon County, Wisconsin
Ringle 1,743 City in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States of America
Spencer 1,675 Village in Marathon County, Wisconsin
Stratford 1,571 Village in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States
Edgar 1,434 Village in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States
Evergreen 1,122 Town in Wisconsin
Bevent 1,111 Civil town in Marathon County, Wisconsin
Marathon 1,103 Village in Marathon County, Wisconsin
Athens 1,079 Village in Marathon County, Wisconsin
Rib Falls 1,020 Human settlement in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Distance to Other Cities

Wausau distances to largest Wisconsin cities