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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Waupaca County

Wisconsin · 51,731 residents · 747.702 sq mi
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Waupaca County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $40,910. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% 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 $91,700.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% 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

Total population
51,731
+12%since 1990
from 46,104 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
69 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 62 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.5
+10%since 1990
from 35.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
45K47K49K51K53K1990201020202024Waupaca County
202452K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,910
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,083 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,664
+63%since 1990
from $11,455 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
6.8%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 8.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,700
+41%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $49,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$450
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $328 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
77.0%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 76.1% in 1990
23.0% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+19%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(45,770)
Black0%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(430)
Asian0.2%(85)
Diversity Score4.1%(1,870)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(50,295)
Black0.2%(82)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(714)
Asian0.3%(137)
Diversity Score4.5%(2,321)
Diversity Score
4
+11%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 11.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.7%
+10.5 ptssince 1990
from 72.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
−35%since 1990
from 23.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waupaca County, Wisconsin?

Waupaca County, Wisconsin has about 51,731 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Waupaca County, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Waupaca County, Wisconsin earns about $40,910 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waupaca County, Wisconsin expensive?

In Waupaca County, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $91,700, and the typical rent is about $450 a month.

How educated are people in Waupaca County, Wisconsin?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Waupaca County, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waupaca County, Wisconsin?

About 6.8% of people in Waupaca County, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waupaca County, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Waupaca County, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,627 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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