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.
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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 44.9591,-89.6301 |
| Altitude | 1,207 feet / 368 meters |
| Capital city | Wausau is capital of Marathon County |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 00:38:41 (23rd April 2026) |
| Density | 41 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -3.34% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 75℉ Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Wausau is located at 44°57'33"N 89°37'48"W (44.9591400, -89.6301200).
Wausau map
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Weather
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Wausau
Official WebsiteDemographics
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 |
Services and Civic Places in Wausau
1City of Wausau
407 Grant St, Wausau, WI 54403 View details
Phone: +17152616500 | Website available
2Wausau Town Hall
161484 Co Rd Z, Wausau, WI 54403 View details
Phone: +17158458458 | Website available
3STETTIN TOWN HALL
141678 Stettin Dr, Wausau, WI 54401 View details
Phone: +17155711480 | Website available
4USDA-Marathon County Farm Service Agency
326 River Dr, Wausau, WI 54403, United States View details
Phone: +17158482330
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, .
More notable people
- 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
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Wausau, WI. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 239460 | Northcentral Technical College | Wausau (WI) | 54401-1899 |
Nearby Transit Stations (10)
Rail and bus stations connected to Wausau, WI. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to Wausau.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Wausau Post Office | Wausau (WI) | 54403 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Wausau, Florida town in the U. 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