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Wauseon, OH
City in Fulton County, Ohio.
Population
7,505
Land area
5.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,411
ZIP codes
0
Wauseon and its ZIP codes
Wauseon at a glance
- Wauseon is about 4.9 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 229th among 1,264 cities and towns in Ohio.
- The median household income is $64,477, 10% below the Ohio median of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $152,600 (29% below Ohio) and median rent is $821 a month.
Local data for Wauseon, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wauseon, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,477
Poverty rate
8.9%
Median home value
$152,600
Median rent
$821/mo
Homeownership
71.0%
Bachelor's or higher
22.5%
Median age
38.3
Average commute
21.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,816), Irish Americans (965), Mexican Americans (860).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fulton County. PPP loans are for Wauseon.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,616
17,855 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,475
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$281M
FY 2026, $6,569 per person
How people get to work
Wauseon, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.3%
- Carpooled3.6%
- Public transit1.5%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.1%
Average one-way commute: 21.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wauseon, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
286
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
53
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 17°F
35.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wauseon, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.6%
U.S. 33.3% +3.3 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.9%
U.S. 11.1% -1.2 pts
Cities near Wauseon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PettisvilleCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 1 |
| TedrowCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 0.3 |
| DeltaVillage | 7.1 mi | 4 |
| ArchboldVillage | 8.9 mi | 4.9 |
| Ridgeville CornersCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| Liberty CenterVillage | 10 mi | 1 |
| LyonsVillage | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| NapoleonCity | 11 mi | 6.2 |
| AiCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| Morenci, MICity | 12 mi | 2.1 |
| FayetteVillage | 13 mi | 1 |
| SwantonVillage | 13 mi | 3.4 |
| NeapolisCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| StrykerVillage | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| West UnityVillage | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| McClureVillage | 16 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wauseon, OH in?
- Wauseon is in Fulton County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Wauseon, OH?
- About 7,505 people live in Wauseon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wauseon?
- Nearby places include Pettisville (4.7 mi), Tedrow (4.9 mi), Delta (7.1 mi), Archbold (8.9 mi), Ridgeville Corners (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023