Nekoosa, WI Demographics

A map of Nekoosa's Population by Race

Nekoosa, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 2,420, a slight decrease from the 2,449 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.8% White, 7.1% Asian, 3.5% Native American/Other, 3.3% Hispanic, 1.5% Multiracial, and 0.7% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Nekoosa, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Nekoosa 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 Nekoosa, that probability was 22.2% in 2020 and 28.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Nekoosa is ranked the 253rd 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). Nekoosa was ranked the 243rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Nekoosa's White Population

2,029 residents of Nekoosa, or 83.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Nekoosa is higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Nekoosa ranks 561st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nekoosa's White population has declined by an estimated 5.8%. White residents' share of Nekoosa's population has decreased from 88.0% to 83.8%.

Nekoosa is more White than neighboring Ceex Haci (12% White). Nekoosa is less White than neighboring Port Edwards (84.5% White), Wisconsin Rapids (89.3% White), Lake Arrowhead (94.1% White), and Lake Sherwood (97.6% White).

Nekoosa's Black Population

18 residents of Nekoosa, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Nekoosa is lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Nekoosa ranks 432nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nekoosa's Black population has grown by an estimated 80.0%. Black residents' share of Nekoosa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Nekoosa is more Black than neighboring Port Edwards (0.3% Black), Ceex Haci (0% Black), Lake Arrowhead (0% Black), and Lake Sherwood (0% Black). Nekoosa is less Black than neighboring Wisconsin Rapids (0.8% Black).

Nekoosa's Asian Population

173 residents of Nekoosa, or 7.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Nekoosa is slightly higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Nekoosa ranks 433rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nekoosa's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1630.0%. Asian residents' share of Nekoosa's population has increased from 0.4% to 7.1%.

Nekoosa is more Asian than neighboring Port Edwards (2.6% Asian), Ceex Haci (0% Asian), Wisconsin Rapids (2.3% Asian), Lake Arrowhead (0% Asian), and Lake Sherwood (0% Asian).

Nekoosa's Hispanic Population

79 residents of Nekoosa, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Nekoosa is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Nekoosa ranks 224th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nekoosa's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 30.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Nekoosa's population has decreased from 4.7% to 3.3%.

Nekoosa is more Hispanic than neighboring Port Edwards (0.6% Hispanic), Ceex Haci (0% Hispanic), Lake Arrowhead (0% Hispanic), and Lake Sherwood (2.4% Hispanic). Nekoosa is less Hispanic than neighboring Wisconsin Rapids (3.6% Hispanic).

Nekoosa's Native American/Other Population

84 residents of Nekoosa, or 3.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Nekoosa is slightly higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Nekoosa ranks 80th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nekoosa's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 33.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Nekoosa's population has increased from 2.6% to 3.5%.

Nekoosa is more Native American/Other than neighboring Port Edwards (1.4% Native American/Other), Wisconsin Rapids (0.4% Native American/Other), and Lake Sherwood (0% Native American/Other). Nekoosa is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ceex Haci (88% Native American/Other), and Lake Arrowhead (5.9% Native American/Other).

Nekoosa's Multiracial Population

37 residents of Nekoosa, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Nekoosa is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Nekoosa ranks 188th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nekoosa's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 62.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Nekoosa's population has decreased from 4.0% to 1.5%.

Nekoosa is more Multiracial than neighboring Ceex Haci (0% Multiracial), Lake Arrowhead (0% Multiracial), and Lake Sherwood (0% Multiracial). Nekoosa is less Multiracial than neighboring Port Edwards (10.7% Multiracial), and Wisconsin Rapids (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.