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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Waupaca

Wisconsin · 4,957 residents · 7.917 sq mi
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Waupaca has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,537. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $46,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 35.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

4,957
−13%vs 2000
vs 5,676 in 2000
1990 – 2025
626 / sq mi
−13%vs 2000
vs 717 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.0
−4%vs 2000
vs 36.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Waupaca
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,537
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,095 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,363
−40%vs 2000
vs $18,890 in 2000
US average: $14,340
12.0%
+1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$46,800
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $84,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$316
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $443 in 2000
US average: $450
59.2%
+5.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 54.0% in 2000
40.8% rent
2.1
−23%vs 2000
vs 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(5,369)
Black0.3%(19)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(194)
Asian0.2%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.7%(553)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(4,902)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(58)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other1%(51)
Diversity Score5.5%(275)
6
−43%vs 2000
vs 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.7%
−9.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
71.3%
−14.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.3%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.1 min
+20%vs 2000
vs 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waupaca, Wisconsin?

Waupaca, Wisconsin has about 4,957 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Waupaca, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Waupaca, Wisconsin earns about $22,537 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waupaca, Wisconsin expensive?

In Waupaca, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $46,800, and the typical rent is about $316 a month.

How educated are people in Waupaca, Wisconsin?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Waupaca, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waupaca, Wisconsin?

About 12.0% of people in Waupaca, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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