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Wausau, Wisconsin is 76 miles NW of Appleton, Wisconsin (center to center) and 158 miles NW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It is in Marathon county. The population of the city is 38,426.
In Wausau, about 51% of adults are married. Adults in Wausau are more likely than in most places to live alone.
Seniors are common in the city.
In 2000, Wausau had a median family income of $47,065.
Among Wausau political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $26,185. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.
Of the housing in Wausau, approximately 62% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the city is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities.
In Wausau, 91% of commuters drive to work. Wausau features shorter commuting times than most similar places.
Comparing Wausau to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):
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| Well-Paid Single Men | | |
| Well-Paid Single Women | | |
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| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
| Racial Diversity |  | |
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| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
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| College Educated Adults | |  |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
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