Knapp, WI Demographics
A map of Knapp's Population by Race
Knapp, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 532, a large increase from the 478 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.2% White, 7.3% Black, 5.5% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Knapp, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Knapp has become considerably 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 Knapp, that probability was 16.8% in 2020 and 23.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Knapp is ranked the 525th 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). Knapp was ranked the 548th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Knapp's White Population
464 residents of Knapp, or 87.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Knapp is higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Knapp ranks 387th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Knapp's White population has grown by an estimated 6.7%. White residents' share of Knapp's population has decreased from 91.0% to 87.2%.
Knapp is more White than neighboring Downing (79.7% White). Knapp is less White than neighboring Wilson (94% White), Boyceville (96% White), Glenwood City (92.1% White), and Menomonie (89.9% White).
Knapp's Black Population
39 residents of Knapp, or 7.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Knapp is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Knapp ranks 606th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Knapp's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 39. Black residents' share of Knapp's population has increased from 0.0% to 7.3%.
Knapp is more Black than neighboring Wilson (0% Black), Boyceville (0% Black), Downing (0% Black), Glenwood City (0% Black), and Menomonie (1.1% Black).
Knapp's Asian Population
0 residents of Knapp, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Knapp is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Knapp ranks 250th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Knapp's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Knapp's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.
Knapp is less Asian than neighboring Boyceville (0.3% Asian), Glenwood City (2.1% Asian), and Menomonie (2.8% Asian).
Knapp's Hispanic Population
0 residents of Knapp, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Knapp is lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Knapp ranks 577th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Knapp's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Knapp's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.0%.
Knapp is less Hispanic than neighboring Boyceville (1.6% Hispanic), Downing (11.1% Hispanic), Glenwood City (1.9% Hispanic), and Menomonie (3.4% Hispanic).
Knapp's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of Knapp, 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 Knapp is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Knapp ranks 285th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Knapp's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Knapp's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.
Knapp is less Native American/Other than neighboring Boyceville (1% Native American/Other), Downing (3.7% Native American/Other), Glenwood City (1% Native American/Other), and Menomonie (0.4% Native American/Other).
Knapp's Multiracial Population
29 residents of Knapp, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Knapp is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Knapp ranks 65th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Knapp's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 11.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Knapp's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.5%.
Knapp is more Multiracial than neighboring Boyceville (1.1% Multiracial), Glenwood City (2.9% Multiracial), and Menomonie (2.3% Multiracial). Knapp is less Multiracial than neighboring Wilson (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.