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Mauston, Wisconsin
Mauston, city, in Juneau County, Wisconsin. Mauston had 4,133 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 5.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 4,347 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 4,248 (±31). GEOID 5550025.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,133
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,347 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,248 ±31
Median household income
$63,636
±$9,970 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $77,485
Median home value
$150,200
±$25,160 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $266,500
Median gross rent
$879
±$46 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $1,087
Where is Mauston and what county is it in?
Mauston is a city in Juneau County, Wisconsin. It covers 4.5 square miles of land, 972 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Mauston, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 4,133 people lived in Mauston on July 1, 2025, down 5.1% since 2020, while Wisconsin grew 1.3%. The 2020 Census counted 4,347 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 4,248 (±31).
| Measure | Mauston | Juneau County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,248 ±31 | 26,689 | −120 |
| Households | 1,802 ±131 | 10,955 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.05 ±0.14 | 2.27 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,886 ±114 | 14,767 | no clear change |
Mauston's population since 2000
From 3,740 in 2000 to 4,133 in 2025: up 10.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Mauston as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Mauston?
The median resident of Mauston is 44.2 years old; 18.1% are under 18 and 20.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 86.0%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 6.4%. 2.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Mauston | Juneau County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.2 ±3.0 | 45.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.1% ±2.7 pts | 19.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.7% ±3.3 pts | 21.8% | – |
| Male | 56.1% ±3.1 pts | 53.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.0% ±1.2 pts | 3.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 86.0% ±4.2 pts | 87.4% | −7.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.9% ±3.2 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.5% ±1.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.8 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.4% ±2.8 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.2% ±1.2 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.6% ±2.3 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 11.0% ±3.4 pts | 9.2% | – |
| With a disability | 19.1% ±3.9 pts | 17.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.1% ±2.6 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.0% ±3.8 pts | 90.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.3% ±5.4 pts | 16.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.6% ±3.4 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.0% ±3.7 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Mauston earn?
Half of Mauston's 1,802 households earn less than $63,636 a year (±$9,970), against $67,270 in Juneau County and $77,485 in Wisconsin. In 2015-2019 it was $57,760 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Mauston | Juneau County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,636 ±$9,970 | $67,270 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $73,531 ±$8,493 | $80,141 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,983 ±$3,225 | $33,746 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 18.5% ±4.2 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 12.2% ±7.8 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 19.1% ±5.6 pts | 14.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.3% ±3.2 pts | 92.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.4% ±4.5 pts | 83.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Mauston?
Owners occupy 55.3% of Mauston's occupied homes and renters 44.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $150,200 by its owner (±$25,160). The median renter pays $879 a month including utilities, and 23.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Mauston | Juneau County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $150,200 ±$25,160 | $177,700 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $879 ±$46 | $879 | −$108 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 23.2% ±8.9 pts | 26.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,139 ±$132 | $1,390 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 55.3% ±7.2 pts | 78.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 44.7% ±7.2 pts | 21.9% | – |
| Housing units | 1,886 ±114 | 14,767 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±2.7 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 52.3% ±5.5 pts | 69.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.5% ±3.2 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.9% ±3.7 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 17.4% ±5.4 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.4% ±3.9 pts | 4.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Mauston building?
Builders took permits for 1 new housing units in Mauston in 2025 (1 in single-family houses), 0.2 per 1,000 residents against 4.3 across Wisconsin.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Mauston work and get to work?
78.6% of Mauston's workers drive alone and 6.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.7 minutes.
| Measure | Mauston | Juneau County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.5% ±5.3 pts | 56.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.2% ±1.2 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 78.6% ±5.4 pts | 79.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.0% ±3.0 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 8.4% ±3.0 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.1% ±3.0 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.7 min ±4.6 | 24.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Mauston?
1 census tract lies mostly in Mauston, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1005Juneau County | 4,242 | $64,233 |
| Tract 1004Juneau County | 4,989 | $60,938 |
| Tract 1007Juneau County | 3,954 | $71,000 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Mauston) · Census block assignment files
How does Mauston compare with other places in Wisconsin?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Mauston is the 5,423rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 173rd-most populous of 608 in Wisconsin.
Mauston ranks 769th of 914 places in Wisconsin with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 173rd | 608 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 878th | 884 |
| Residents per square mile | 216th | 914 |
| Median household income | 769th | 914 |
| Per capita income | 833rd | 911 |
| Median home value | 869th | 913 |
| Median gross rent | 575th | 825 |
| Poverty rate | 49th | 706 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 682nd | 914 |
| Median age | 472nd | 914 |
| Owner-occupied share | 862nd | 914 |
| Work from home | 753rd | 827 |
| Travel time to work | 461st | 914 |
Mauston's figures with every place in Wisconsin (CSV)
Every place in Wisconsin, sortable · Compare Mauston with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Mauston?
11 of the 57 figures for Mauston on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Mauston are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Mauston.