Wausau Population 2026
Wausau has a population of 39,094, making it the #1145 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Wisconsin. It is about 225× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
39,094
Rank in United States
#1145
Coordinates
44.96°N, 89.63°W
~367 m elevation · America/Chicago
Distance to capital (Washington)
1,239 km
769 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Wisconsin
Cities near Wausau
- Weston15,069 people · ~10 km away
- Stevens Point26,604 people · ~49 km away
- Marshfield18,620 people · ~54 km away
- Wisconsin Rapids17,897 people · ~66 km away
- Appleton74,139 people · ~124 km away
- Menasha17,572 people · ~126 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Wausau?
Wausau has a population of 39,094 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1145 biggest city in United States.
What state is Wausau in?
Wausau is located in Wisconsin, United States.
Is Wausau the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 1,239 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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