Scandinavia, WI Demographics

A map of Scandinavia's Population by Race

Scandinavia, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 379, a slight increase from the 371 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.6% White, 4.2% Hispanic, 4.0% Multiracial, 0.3% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Scandinavia, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Scandinavia 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 Scandinavia, that probability was 3.7% in 2020 and 15.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Scandinavia is ranked the 584th 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). Scandinavia was ranked the 587th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Scandinavia's White Population

347 residents of Scandinavia, or 91.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Scandinavia is considerably higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Scandinavia ranks 10th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Scandinavia's White population has declined by an estimated 4.7%. White residents' share of Scandinavia's population has decreased from 98.1% to 91.6%.

Scandinavia is more White than neighboring Iola (84.3% White), and Ogdensburg (83.6% White). Scandinavia is less White than neighboring King (98.3% White), Chain O' Lakes (96.9% White), and Waupaca (92.2% White).

Scandinavia's Black Population

0 residents of Scandinavia, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Scandinavia is lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Scandinavia ranks 606th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Scandinavia's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Scandinavia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Scandinavia is less Black than neighboring Iola (4.4% Black), and Waupaca (1% Black).

Scandinavia's Asian Population

0 residents of Scandinavia, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Scandinavia is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Scandinavia ranks 594th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Scandinavia's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Scandinavia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Scandinavia is less Asian than neighboring Ogdensburg (1.1% Asian), King (0.6% Asian), and Waupaca (0.6% Asian).

Scandinavia's Hispanic Population

16 residents of Scandinavia, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Scandinavia is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Scandinavia ranks 762nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Scandinavia's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1500.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Scandinavia's population has increased from 0.3% to 4.2%.

Scandinavia is more Hispanic than neighboring King (1.1% Hispanic), and Chain O' Lakes (1.1% Hispanic). Scandinavia is less Hispanic than neighboring Iola (6.2% Hispanic), Ogdensburg (9% Hispanic), and Waupaca (4.7% Hispanic).

Scandinavia's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Scandinavia, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Scandinavia is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Scandinavia ranks 696th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Scandinavia's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 1. Native American/Other residents' share of Scandinavia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Scandinavia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Iola (0% Native American/Other), King (0% Native American/Other), and Waupaca (0.2% Native American/Other). Scandinavia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ogdensburg (1.1% Native American/Other), and Chain O' Lakes (2% Native American/Other).

Scandinavia's Multiracial Population

15 residents of Scandinavia, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Scandinavia is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Scandinavia ranks 691st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Scandinavia's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 150.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Scandinavia's population has increased from 1.6% to 4.0%.

Scandinavia is more Multiracial than neighboring King (0% Multiracial), Chain O' Lakes (0% Multiracial), and Waupaca (1.3% Multiracial). Scandinavia is less Multiracial than neighboring Iola (5.1% Multiracial), and Ogdensburg (5.3% 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.