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Waupun

Wisconsin · 11,150 residents (2025 est.) · 4.67 sq mi
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Waupun has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $188,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,174
+4%since 2000
from 10,718 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,393 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 2,295 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.5
+13%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:11,150 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K10K11K12K1990201020202024Waupun
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,625
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,597 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,280
+79%since 2000
from $16,947 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.7%
+26.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.6%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
+8%since 2010
from 0.392 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade29.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information16.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$188,600
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$951
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $449 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
33.5% rent
Vacancy rate
6.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.8%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+32%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
53
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(8,987)
Black11.7%(1,256)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(304)
Asian0.3%(27)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.8%(3,520)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.7%(8,461)
Black10.4%(1,162)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(1,039)
Asian1.2%(136)
Other3.4%(376)
Diversity Score50.7%(5,669)
Diversity Score
51
+55%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.9%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+42%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 48.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.2%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
65.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
Female
34.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
−58.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2012
from 11.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.6%
−89.2 ptssince 2013
from 93.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.8%
+17.5 ptssince 2017
from 73.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2016
from 93.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 4.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waupun, Wisconsin?

Waupun, Wisconsin has about 11,174 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waupun, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Waupun, Wisconsin earns about $65,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waupun, Wisconsin expensive?

In Waupun, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $188,600, and the typical rent is about $951 a month.

How educated are people in Waupun, Wisconsin?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Waupun, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waupun, Wisconsin?

About 16.6% of people in Waupun, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waupun, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Waupun, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,967 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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