Wausa, Nebraska
Wausa: Human settlement in Knox County, Nebraska, United States of America
About
Wausa is a city located in the county of Knox in the U.S. state of Nebraska. Its population at the 2010 census was 634 and a population density of 467 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 557 inhabitants.
The city was created 143 years ago in 1881.
Quick Facts about Wausa
| Population : | 557 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Nebraska (United States) |
| County : | Knox County |
| Postal code : | 68786 |
| Area : | 1.36 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,765 feet / 538 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1882 (143 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 22:28:53 (4th December 2025) |
| Density : | 410 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -13.82% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Wausa is located at 42°29'58"N 97°32'31"W (42.4994500, -97.5420100).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Wausa decreased by 13.82% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 634 | - | census |
| 2011 | 626 | -1.28% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 618 | -1.29% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 603 | -2.49% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 603 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 600 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 600 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 589 | -1.87% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 582 | -1.2% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 559 | -4.11% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 557 | -0.36% | estimation process |
Wausa zip code is 68786.
County name: Knox, County
fips: 31107
Schools in Wausa
College & universities near Wausa, NE
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 219198 | Mount Marty College | Yankton (SD) | 57078-3724 |
Other cities in Knox County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Knox County , NE.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bloomfield | 944 | City in Knox County, Nebraska, United States |
| Crofton | 661 | City in Nebraska, USA |
| Verdigre | 523 | Township in Knox County, Nebraska |
| Santee | 338 | Human settlement in Santee Indian Reservation, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Niobrara | 336 | Township in Knox County, Nebraska |
| Midland | 210 | Township in Merrick County, Nebraska |
| Creighton | 170 | Town in Nebraska |
| Sparta | 88 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Center | 87 | Human settlement in Knox County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Winnetoon | 64 | Human settlement in Knox County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Verdel | 30 | Human settlement in Knox County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Bazile Mills | 29 | Human settlement in Knox County, Nebraska, United States of America |
