Big Bend, WI Demographics

A map of Big Bend's Population by Race

Big Bend, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 1,291, a large decrease from the 1,483 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.4% White, 4.9% Hispanic, 0.5% Black, 0.2% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Big Bend, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Big Bend has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Wisconsin overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Big Bend, that probability was 13.6% in 2020 and 10.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Big Bend is ranked the 350th most populous place in Wisconsin, out of 808 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Big Bend was ranked the 322nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Big Bend's White Population

1,219 residents of Big Bend, or 94.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Big Bend is significantly higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Big Bend ranks 269th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Bend's White population has declined by an estimated 11.5%. White residents' share of Big Bend's population has increased from 92.9% to 94.4%.

Big Bend is more White than neighboring Muskego (90.6% White), Tichigan (91% White), Wind Lake (93.9% White), New Berlin (82.9% White), and Waukesha (78.2% White).

Big Bend's Black Population

7 residents of Big Bend, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Big Bend is lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Big Bend ranks 392nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Bend's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Big Bend's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Big Bend is more Black than neighboring Muskego (0.4% Black), Tichigan (0.4% Black), and Wind Lake (0.1% Black). Big Bend is less Black than neighboring New Berlin (2% Black), and Waukesha (2.6% Black).

Big Bend's Asian Population

0 residents of Big Bend, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Big Bend is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Big Bend ranks 594th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Bend's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Big Bend's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Big Bend is less Asian than neighboring Muskego (0.8% Asian), Tichigan (2% Asian), Wind Lake (0.3% Asian), New Berlin (6.3% Asian), and Waukesha (2.6% Asian).

Big Bend's Hispanic Population

63 residents of Big Bend, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Big Bend is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Big Bend ranks 554th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Bend's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 110.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Big Bend's population has increased from 2.0% to 4.9%.

Big Bend is more Hispanic than neighboring Tichigan (2.9% Hispanic), and Wind Lake (3.6% Hispanic). Big Bend is less Hispanic than neighboring Muskego (6% Hispanic), New Berlin (5.7% Hispanic), and Waukesha (12.3% Hispanic).

Big Bend's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Big Bend, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Big Bend is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Big Bend ranks 398th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Bend's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Big Bend's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Big Bend is less Native American/Other than neighboring Muskego (0.5% Native American/Other), Tichigan (1.4% Native American/Other), Wind Lake (0.1% Native American/Other), New Berlin (0.2% Native American/Other), and Waukesha (0.7% Native American/Other).

Big Bend's Multiracial Population

2 residents of Big Bend, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Big Bend is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Big Bend ranks 179th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Bend's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 96.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Big Bend's population has decreased from 4.0% to 0.2%.

Big Bend is less Multiracial than neighboring Muskego (1.8% Multiracial), Tichigan (2.3% Multiracial), Wind Lake (2% Multiracial), New Berlin (2.9% Multiracial), and Waukesha (3.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.