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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Waupun

Wisconsin · 10,718 residents · 4.67 sq mi
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Waupun has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $40,597. Population has grown 31% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $88,600. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

10,718
+31%since 1990
from 8,207 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,295 / sq mi
+31%since 1990
from 1,757 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.0
+2%since 1990
from 34.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K9K10K11K12K1990201020202024Waupun
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$40,597
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,983 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,947
+52%since 1990
from $11,182 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.5%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 7.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$88,600
+41%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$449
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $324 in 1990
US average: $602
68.5%
−4.1 ptssince 1990
from 72.6% in 1990
31.5% rent
2.2
+23%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(7,513)
Black7.4%(610)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(131)
Asian0.1%(8)
Diversity Score22.8%(1,871)
2000
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(8,987)
Black11.7%(1,256)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(304)
Asian0.3%(27)
Diversity Score32.8%(3,520)
33
+44%since 1990
from 23 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.8%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 8.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.3%
+10.0 ptssince 1990
from 69.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.6 min
−23%since 1990
from 16.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 10,718 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Waupun, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Waupun, Wisconsin earns about $40,597 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 $88,600, and the typical rent is about $449 a month.

How educated are people in Waupun, Wisconsin?

About 12.8% 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 5.5% 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 2,511 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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

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