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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Waupaca

Wisconsin · 5,676 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 $31,095. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $84,100. Households here earn about 29% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.5
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,676
+15%since 1990
from 4,957 in 1990
1990 – 2025
717 / sq mi
+15%since 1990
from 626 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.5
+4%since 1990
from 35.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Waupaca
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,095
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,537 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,890
+66%since 1990
from $11,363 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.5%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 12.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$84,100
+36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$443
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $316 in 1990
US average: $602
54.0%
−5.2 ptssince 1990
from 59.2% in 1990
46.0% rent
2.7
+30%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(4,902)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(58)
Asian0.1%(4)
Diversity Score5.5%(275)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(5,369)
Black0.3%(19)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(194)
Asian0.2%(13)
Diversity Score9.7%(553)
10
+76%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.0%
+9.3 ptssince 1990
from 12.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.0%
+14.7 ptssince 1990
from 71.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.2%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.6 min
−17%since 1990
from 15.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 5,676 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Waupaca, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Waupaca, Wisconsin earns about $31,095 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 $84,100, and the typical rent is about $443 a month.

How educated are people in Waupaca, Wisconsin?

About 22.0% 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 10.5% of people in Waupaca, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waupaca, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Waupaca, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 719 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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