Gotham, WI Demographics
A map of Gotham's Population by Race
Gotham, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 177, a decrease from the 189 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.3% White, 7.9% Hispanic, 6.8% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Gotham, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Gotham has become more 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 Gotham, that probability was 23.1% in 2020 and 26.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Gotham is ranked the 706th 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). Gotham was ranked the 698th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Gotham's White Population
151 residents of Gotham, or 85.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Gotham is higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Gotham ranks 586th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Gotham's White population has declined by an estimated 8.5%. White residents' share of Gotham's population has decreased from 87.3% to 85.3%.
Gotham is less White than neighboring Avoca (94.7% White), Sextonville (87.4% White), Lone Rock (87.5% White), Muscoda (96.3% White), and Richland Center (88.7% White).
Gotham's Black Population
0 residents of Gotham, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Gotham is lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Gotham ranks 606th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Gotham's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Gotham's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Gotham is less Black than neighboring Avoca (4% Black), Muscoda (0.3% Black), and Richland Center (0.2% Black).
Gotham's Asian Population
0 residents of Gotham, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Gotham is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Gotham ranks 371st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Gotham's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Gotham's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.
Gotham is less Asian than neighboring Sextonville (3.5% Asian), Lone Rock (1% Asian), and Richland Center (1.1% Asian).
Gotham's Hispanic Population
14 residents of Gotham, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Gotham is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Gotham ranks 217th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Gotham's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 55.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Gotham's population has increased from 4.8% to 7.9%.
Gotham is more Hispanic than neighboring Avoca (0% Hispanic), Sextonville (0% Hispanic), Muscoda (1% Hispanic), and Richland Center (6.2% Hispanic). Gotham is less Hispanic than neighboring Lone Rock (8.9% Hispanic).
Gotham's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of Gotham, 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 Gotham is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Gotham ranks 208th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Gotham's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Gotham's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.
Gotham is less Native American/Other than neighboring Avoca (0.6% Native American/Other), Sextonville (8.7% Native American/Other), and Richland Center (0.1% Native American/Other).
Gotham's Multiracial Population
12 residents of Gotham, or 6.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Gotham is slightly higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Gotham ranks 34th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Gotham's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Gotham's population has increased from 6.3% to 6.8%.
Gotham is more Multiracial than neighboring Avoca (0.6% Multiracial), Sextonville (0.4% Multiracial), Lone Rock (2.7% Multiracial), Muscoda (2.4% Multiracial), and Richland Center (3.7% 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.