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Wausau, Florida
Town of Wausau
Wausau United States Post Office
Wausau United States Post Office
Motto(s): 
"Possum Capital of the World"
Location in Washington County and the state of Florida
Location in Washington County and the state of Florida
Country  United States
State  Florida
County  Washington
Incorporated 1963
Government
 • Type Mayor-Council
Area
 • Total 1.15 sq mi (2.98 km2)
 • Land 1.15 sq mi (2.98 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
95 ft (29 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 371
 • Density 322.33/sq mi (124.47/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
32463
Area code(s) 850
FIPS code 12-75450
GNIS feature ID 0292952

Wausau is a town in Washington County, Florida, United States. The Town of Wausau is part of the Florida Panhandle in North Florida. The population was 371 at the 2020 census, down from 383 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Panama CityPanama City Beach, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

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Possum Monument

The exact coordinates for the Town of Wausau is located at 30°37′56″N 85°35′21″W / 30.632273°N 85.589266°W / 30.632273; -85.589266.

The town is located in the Florida Panhandle along Florida State Road 77, which is the main route through the town. FL-77 leads north 11 mi (18 km) to Chipley, the Washington County seat, and south 36 mi (58 km) to Panama City.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.1 square miles (2.8 km2), all land.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, the Town of Wausau has a humid subtropical climate zone (Cfa).

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1970 288
1980 347 20.5%
1990 313 −9.8%
2000 398 27.2%
2010 383 −3.8%
2020 371 −3.1%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 and 2020 census

Wausau racial composition
(Hispanics excluded from racial categories)
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
Race Pop 2010 Pop 2020 % 2010 % 2020
White (NH) 358 330 93.47% 88.95%
Black or African American (NH) 3 4 0.78% 1.08%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) 3 0 0.78% 0.00%
Asian (NH) 3 1 0.78% 0.27%
Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) 0 0 0.00% 0.00%
Some other race (NH) 0 3 0.00% 0.81%
Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) 10 22 2.61% 5.93%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 6 11 1.57% 2.96%
Total 383 371

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 371 people, 172 households, and 92 families residing in the town.

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 383 people, 122 households, and 98 families residing in the town.

Local event

Wausau is the "Possum Capital of the World" and celebrates annually with the Wausau Possum Festival, a celebration of the Virginia opossum.

See also

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