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Waupaca

Wisconsin · 6,282 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 $43,606. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $121,400. Households here earn about 31% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,282
+11%since 2000
from 5,676 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
793 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 717 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.4
+13%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Waupaca
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,606
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,095 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,201
+65%since 2000
from $18,890 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.8%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade17.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,400
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$630
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $443 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 54.0% in 2000
51.8% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+3%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(5,634)
Black1.1%(67)
Hispanic / Latino4%(250)
Asian1%(63)
Other0.7%(46)
Diversity Score16.7%(1,049)
Diversity Score
17
+71%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+82%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−10.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2011
from 56.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.1%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.9%
−84.1 ptssince 2013
from 93.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waupaca, Wisconsin?

Waupaca, Wisconsin has about 6,282 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waupaca, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Waupaca, Wisconsin earns about $43,606 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 $121,400, and the typical rent is about $630 a month.

How educated are people in Waupaca, Wisconsin?

About 23.9% 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 7.2% 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 1,325 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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

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