Wausau, FL Demographics

A map of Wausau's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	242	330	75.6%	88.9%
Multiracial	28	22	8.8%	5.9%
Black	24	4	7.5%	1.1%
Hispanic	22	11	6.9%	3.0%
Asian	4	1	1.3%	0.3%
Native American/Other	0	3	0.0%	0.8%

Wausau, Florida has an estimated population of 320, a large decrease from the 371 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.6% White, 8.8% Multiracial, 7.5% Black, 6.9% Hispanic, 1.3% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wausau, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Wausau has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Wausau, that probability was 20.4% in 2020 and 41.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wausau is ranked the 890th most populous place in Florida, out of 956 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Wausau was ranked the 875th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Wausau's White Population

242 residents of Wausau, or 75.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wausau is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Wausau ranks 114th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wausau's White population has declined by an estimated 26.7%. White residents' share of Wausau's population has decreased from 88.9% to 75.6%.

Wausau is more White than neighboring Vernon (63.4% White), Chipley (56.6% White), and Bonifay (71.8% White). Wausau is less White than neighboring Alford (76% White), and Caryville (85.4% White).

Wausau's Black Population

24 residents of Wausau, or 7.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wausau is lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Wausau ranks 769th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wausau's Black population has grown by an estimated 500.0%. Black residents' share of Wausau's population has increased from 1.1% to 7.5%.

Wausau is more Black than neighboring Alford (0% Black). Wausau is less Black than neighboring Vernon (14.7% Black), Chipley (35.1% Black), Bonifay (12.1% Black), and Caryville (9.7% Black).

Wausau's Asian Population

4 residents of Wausau, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wausau is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Wausau ranks 836th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wausau's Asian population has grown by an estimated 300.0%. Asian residents' share of Wausau's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.3%.

Wausau is more Asian than neighboring Vernon (0.5% Asian), Chipley (0% Asian), Bonifay (0.5% Asian), Alford (0% Asian), and Caryville (0.3% Asian).

Wausau's Hispanic Population

22 residents of Wausau, or 6.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wausau is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Wausau ranks 884th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wausau's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Wausau's population has increased from 3.0% to 6.9%.

Wausau is more Hispanic than neighboring Chipley (3.8% Hispanic), Bonifay (2.7% Hispanic), and Caryville (0% Hispanic). Wausau is less Hispanic than neighboring Vernon (9.2% Hispanic), and Alford (17.8% Hispanic).

Wausau's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Wausau, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Wausau is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Wausau ranks 417th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wausau's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Wausau's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Wausau is less Native American/Other than neighboring Vernon (5.3% Native American/Other), and Bonifay (3.3% Native American/Other).

Wausau's Multiracial Population

28 residents of Wausau, or 8.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wausau is higher than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Wausau ranks 84th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wausau's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 27.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Wausau's population has increased from 5.9% to 8.8%.

Wausau is more Multiracial than neighboring Vernon (6.9% Multiracial), Chipley (4.5% Multiracial), Alford (6.2% Multiracial), and Caryville (4.5% Multiracial). Wausau is less Multiracial than neighboring Bonifay (9.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.