Kaukauna, WI Demographics

A map of Kaukauna's Population by Race

Kaukauna, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 17,706, an increase from the 17,089 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.0% White, 4.6% Hispanic, 3.4% Multiracial, 1.9% Asian, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 0.5% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kaukauna, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kaukauna is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Kaukauna, that probability was 20.7% in 2020 and 20.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kaukauna is ranked the 49th 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). Kaukauna was ranked the 49th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kaukauna's White Population

15,765 residents of Kaukauna, or 89.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kaukauna is considerably higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Kaukauna ranks 516th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kaukauna's White population has grown by an estimated 3.8%. White residents' share of Kaukauna's population has remained roughly unchanged at 89.0%.

Kaukauna is more White than neighboring Combined Locks (82.6% White), Little Chute (86.9% White), Harrison (86.9% White), and Wrightstown (86.5% White).

Kaukauna's Black Population

90 residents of Kaukauna, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kaukauna is lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Kaukauna ranks 188th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kaukauna's Black population has declined by an estimated 50.5%. Black residents' share of Kaukauna's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.5%.

Kaukauna is more Black than neighboring Kimberly (0.3% Black), and Wrightstown (0% Black). Kaukauna is less Black than neighboring Combined Locks (3.7% Black), Little Chute (1.7% Black), and Harrison (1.2% Black).

Kaukauna's Asian Population

329 residents of Kaukauna, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kaukauna is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Kaukauna ranks 151st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kaukauna's Asian population has grown by an estimated 48.9%. Asian residents' share of Kaukauna's population has increased from 1.3% to 1.9%.

Kaukauna is more Asian than neighboring Combined Locks (0% Asian), and Wrightstown (0.7% Asian). Kaukauna is less Asian than neighboring Little Chute (2.7% Asian), and Kimberly (2.1% Asian).

Kaukauna's Hispanic Population

816 residents of Kaukauna, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kaukauna is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Kaukauna ranks 304th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kaukauna's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 24.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Kaukauna's population has increased from 3.8% to 4.6%.

Kaukauna is more Hispanic than neighboring Kimberly (4.4% Hispanic). Kaukauna is less Hispanic than neighboring Combined Locks (8.8% Hispanic), Little Chute (4.9% Hispanic), Harrison (6.4% Hispanic), and Wrightstown (7.9% Hispanic).

Kaukauna's Native American/Other Population

104 residents of Kaukauna, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Kaukauna is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Kaukauna ranks 225th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kaukauna's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 39.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kaukauna's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Kaukauna is more Native American/Other than neighboring Combined Locks (0.3% Native American/Other), Kimberly (0% Native American/Other), and Wrightstown (0% Native American/Other). Kaukauna is less Native American/Other than neighboring Little Chute (0.8% Native American/Other), and Harrison (1% Native American/Other).

Kaukauna's Multiracial Population

602 residents of Kaukauna, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kaukauna is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Kaukauna ranks 204th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kaukauna's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 10.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Kaukauna's population has decreased from 4.0% to 3.4%.

Kaukauna is more Multiracial than neighboring Little Chute (2.9% Multiracial), and Harrison (2.5% Multiracial). Kaukauna is less Multiracial than neighboring Combined Locks (4.7% Multiracial), Kimberly (4.2% Multiracial), and Wrightstown (4.9% 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.