Lake Wazeecha, WI Demographics

A map of Lake Wazeecha's Population by Race

Lake Wazeecha, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 2,850, a decrease from the 3,107 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.0% White, 3.1% Multiracial, 2.4% Hispanic, 1.5% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lake Wazeecha, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lake Wazeecha 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 Lake Wazeecha, that probability was 10.9% in 2020 and 13.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lake Wazeecha is ranked the 226th 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). Lake Wazeecha was ranked the 212th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lake Wazeecha's White Population

2,651 residents of Lake Wazeecha, or 93.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lake Wazeecha is considerably higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Lake Wazeecha ranks 161st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Wazeecha's White population has declined by an estimated 9.6%. White residents' share of Lake Wazeecha's population has decreased from 94.4% to 93.0%.

Lake Wazeecha is more White than neighboring Wisconsin Rapids (89.3% White), Port Edwards (84.5% White), Rudolph (89.7% White), and Lake Camelot (89.6% White). Lake Wazeecha is less White than neighboring Biron (94.3% White).

Lake Wazeecha's Black Population

0 residents of Lake Wazeecha, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lake Wazeecha is lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Lake Wazeecha ranks 385th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Wazeecha's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Lake Wazeecha's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Lake Wazeecha is less Black than neighboring Biron (0.5% Black), Wisconsin Rapids (0.8% Black), and Port Edwards (0.3% Black).

Lake Wazeecha's Asian Population

42 residents of Lake Wazeecha, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lake Wazeecha is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Lake Wazeecha ranks 200th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Wazeecha's Asian population has grown by an estimated 31.3%. Asian residents' share of Lake Wazeecha's population has increased from 1.0% to 1.5%.

Lake Wazeecha is more Asian than neighboring Biron (1.1% Asian), Rudolph (0.6% Asian), and Lake Camelot (0% Asian). Lake Wazeecha is less Asian than neighboring Wisconsin Rapids (2.3% Asian), and Port Edwards (2.6% Asian).

Lake Wazeecha's Hispanic Population

69 residents of Lake Wazeecha, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lake Wazeecha is lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Lake Wazeecha ranks 668th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Wazeecha's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 68.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Lake Wazeecha's population has increased from 1.3% to 2.4%.

Lake Wazeecha is more Hispanic than neighboring Port Edwards (0.6% Hispanic). Lake Wazeecha is less Hispanic than neighboring Biron (2.6% Hispanic), Wisconsin Rapids (3.6% Hispanic), Rudolph (8.8% Hispanic), and Lake Camelot (4% Hispanic).

Lake Wazeecha's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Lake Wazeecha, 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 Lake Wazeecha is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Lake Wazeecha ranks 227th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Wazeecha's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lake Wazeecha's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Lake Wazeecha is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wisconsin Rapids (0.4% Native American/Other), and Port Edwards (1.4% Native American/Other).

Lake Wazeecha's Multiracial Population

88 residents of Lake Wazeecha, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lake Wazeecha is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Lake Wazeecha ranks 668th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lake Wazeecha's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 57.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Lake Wazeecha's population has increased from 1.8% to 3.1%.

Lake Wazeecha is more Multiracial than neighboring Biron (1.6% Multiracial), and Rudolph (0.9% Multiracial). Lake Wazeecha is less Multiracial than neighboring Wisconsin Rapids (3.6% Multiracial), Port Edwards (10.7% Multiracial), and Lake Camelot (6.5% 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.