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Waupaca

County:
Waupaca County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
7.917
State:
Wisconsin

Waupaca is a city located in Waupaca County, Wisconsin. Waupaca has a 2026 population of 6,335. It is also the county seat of Waupaca County. Waupaca is currently declining at a rate of -0.27% annually but its population has increased by 0.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,319 in 2020.

The median household income in Waupaca is $52,727 with a poverty rate of 11.49%. The median age in Waupaca is 42.1 years: 43 years for males, and 40.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 107.7 males.

6.3K
Total Population
800
Density (mi²)
-17 -0.27%
Growth

Waupaca Population

Waupaca Population

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20266,335-17-0.27%
20256,352991.58%
20246,253-32-0.51%
20236,285-16-0.25%
20226,301150.24%
20216,286-33-0.52%
20206,319200.32%
20195,949320.54%
20185,91700%
20175,917-19-0.32%
20165,936-80-1.33%
20156,016-18-0.3%
20146,034560.94%
20135,978-34-0.57%
20126,012-64-1.05%
20116,076-32-0.52%
20106,108390.64%
20005,67671914.5%
19904,95748510.85%
19804,4721302.99%
19704,3423588.99%
19603,984631.61%
19503,92146313.39%
19403,45832710.44%
19303,13129210.29%
19202,839501.79%
19102,789-123-4.22%
19002,91200%

Median Age

Overall: 42.1 years
Female: 40.8 years
Male: 43 years

Waupaca Adults

There are 4,925 adults, (1,464 of whom are seniors) in Waupaca.

Sex Ratio

Female: 3,025 (48.1%)
Male: 3,258 (51.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Waupaca includes 92.31% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,80092.31%
Two or more races2814.47%
Black or African American861.37%
Other race631%
Asian400.64%
Native American130.21%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1983.15%
Other race631%
Black or African American250.4%
White100.16%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,79092.15%
Two or more races831.32%
Black or African American610.97%
Asian400.64%
Native American130.21%

Waupaca Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Waupaca's average per capita income is $51,694. Household income levels show a median of $52,727. The poverty rate stands at 11.49%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$99,138-
Families$83,000$89,358
Households$52,727$70,523
Non Families$30,941$41,910

$51,694

Average Income

$52,727

Median Household Income

11.49%

Poverty Rate

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)