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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Waupun

Wisconsin · 8,207 residents · 4.67 sq mi
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Waupun has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,983. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 2,511 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $47,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

8,207
−23%vs 2000
vs 10,718 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,757 / sq mi
−23%vs 2000
vs 2,295 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.2
−2%vs 2000
vs 35.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$26,983
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $40,597 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,182
−34%vs 2000
vs $16,947 in 2000
US average: $14,340
7.5%
+1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$47,700
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $88,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$324
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $449 in 2000
US average: $450
72.6%
+4.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.5% in 2000
27.4% rent
1.8
−19%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(7,513)
Black7.4%(610)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(131)
Asian0.1%(8)
Other0.9%(76)
Diversity Score22.8%(1,871)
23
−31%vs 2000
vs 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.8%
−4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
69.3%
−10.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.7%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.4 min
+30%vs 2000
vs 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waupun, Wisconsin?

Waupun, Wisconsin has about 8,207 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Waupun, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Waupun, Wisconsin earns about $26,983 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 $47,700, and the typical rent is about $324 a month.

How educated are people in Waupun, Wisconsin?

About 8.8% 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 7.5% of people in Waupun, 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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