Poynette, WI Demographics

A map of Poynette's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,435	2,413	90.9%	93.2%
Hispanic	94	61	3.5%	2.4%
Native American/Other	79	22	2.9%	0.8%
Multiracial	65	64	2.4%	2.5%
Asian	5	8	0.2%	0.3%
Black	0	22	0.0%	0.8%

Poynette, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 2,678, an increase from the 2,590 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.9% White, 3.5% Hispanic, 2.9% Native American/Other, 2.4% Multiracial, 0.2% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Poynette, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Poynette 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 Poynette, that probability was 13.1% in 2020 and 17.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Poynette is ranked the 234th 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). Poynette was ranked the 234th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Poynette's White Population

2,435 residents of Poynette, or 90.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Poynette is considerably higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Poynette ranks 242nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poynette's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Poynette's population has decreased from 93.2% to 90.9%.

Poynette is more White than neighboring Portage (83.9% White). Poynette is less White than neighboring Arlington (92.3% White), Dekorra (100% White), Wyocena (95.4% White), and Lodi (98.3% White).

Poynette's Black Population

0 residents of Poynette, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Poynette is lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Poynette ranks 244th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poynette's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Poynette's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Poynette is less Black than neighboring Arlington (0.1% Black), Lodi (0.3% Black), and Portage (5.9% Black).

Poynette's Asian Population

5 residents of Poynette, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Poynette is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Poynette ranks 490th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poynette's Asian population has declined by an estimated 37.5%. Asian residents' share of Poynette's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Poynette is more Asian than neighboring Dekorra (0% Asian), and Lodi (0% Asian). Poynette is less Asian than neighboring Arlington (1% Asian), Wyocena (0.6% Asian), and Portage (0.9% Asian).

Poynette's Hispanic Population

94 residents of Poynette, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Poynette is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Poynette ranks 512th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poynette's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 54.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Poynette's population has increased from 2.4% to 3.5%.

Poynette is more Hispanic than neighboring Dekorra (0% Hispanic), Wyocena (2.5% Hispanic), and Lodi (0.7% Hispanic). Poynette is less Hispanic than neighboring Portage (6.4% Hispanic).

Poynette's Native American/Other Population

79 residents of Poynette, or 2.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Poynette is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Poynette ranks 283rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poynette's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 259.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Poynette's population has increased from 0.8% to 2.9%.

Poynette is more Native American/Other than neighboring Arlington (0.4% Native American/Other), Dekorra (0% Native American/Other), Wyocena (0.4% Native American/Other), Lodi (0.1% Native American/Other), and Portage (0.7% Native American/Other).

Poynette's Multiracial Population

65 residents of Poynette, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Poynette is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Poynette ranks 566th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poynette's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 1.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Poynette's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.4%.

Poynette is more Multiracial than neighboring Dekorra (0% Multiracial), Wyocena (1% Multiracial), Lodi (0.6% Multiracial), and Portage (2.2% Multiracial). Poynette is less Multiracial than neighboring Arlington (2.7% 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.