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Wacousta, MI
Census-designated place in Clinton County, Michigan.
Population
1,711
Land area
8.9sq mi
People per sq mi
192
ZIP codes
0
Wacousta and its ZIP codes
Wacousta at a glance
- The median household income is $109,250, 50% above the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $283,700 (22% above Michigan).
Local data for Wacousta, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wacousta, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$109,250
Poverty rate
2.7%
Median home value
$283,700
Homeownership
95.0%
Bachelor's or higher
51.5%
Median age
42.7
Average commute
24.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (443), Polish Americans (199), Irish Americans (171).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clinton County. PPP loans are for Wacousta.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,681
18,741 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,057
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$556M
FY 2026, $7,028 per person
How people get to work
Wacousta, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.3%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.7%
Average one-way commute: 24.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wacousta, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
232
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
78
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 17°F
33.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wacousta, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.2%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
10.4%
U.S. 12.8% -2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.1%
U.S. 11.1% -7.0 pts
Cities near Wacousta
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EagleVillage | 5.1 mi | 0.1 |
| Grand LedgeCity | 5.2 mi | 3.9 |
| DeWittCity | 5.9 mi | 2.8 |
| WaverlyCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 9.1 |
| Edgemont ParkCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 0.8 |
| WestphaliaVillage | 9.5 mi | 1.1 |
| LansingCity | 10 mi | 39.4 |
| MullikenVillage | 11 mi | 1 |
| PortlandCity | 11 mi | 2.6 |
| East LansingCity | 12 mi | 13.4 |
| BathCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.9 |
| DimondaleVillage | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| FowlerVillage | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| PottervilleCity | 14 mi | 1.7 |
| St. JohnsCity | 14 mi | 4.2 |
| HoltCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 15.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wacousta, MI in?
- Wacousta is in Clinton County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Wacousta, MI?
- About 1,711 people live in Wacousta, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wacousta?
- Nearby places include Eagle (5.1 mi), Grand Ledge (5.2 mi), DeWitt (5.9 mi), Waverly (5.9 mi), Edgemont Park (7.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023