Viroqua, WI Demographics

A map of Viroqua's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,123	4,161	92.2%	92.4%
Multiracial	192	157	4.3%	3.5%
Hispanic	124	97	2.8%	2.2%
Black	23	50	0.5%	1.1%
Native American/Other	9	19	0.2%	0.4%
Asian	0	20	0.0%	0.4%

Viroqua, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 4,471, a less than 1% change from the 4,504 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.2% White, 4.3% Multiracial, 2.8% Hispanic, 0.5% Black, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Viroqua, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Viroqua is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Viroqua, that probability was 14.5% in 2020 and 14.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Viroqua is ranked the 167th 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). Viroqua was ranked the 161st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Viroqua's White Population

4,123 residents of Viroqua, or 92.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Viroqua is considerably higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Viroqua ranks 302nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Viroqua's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Viroqua's population has remained roughly unchanged at 92.2%.

Viroqua is more White than neighboring Soldiers Grove (87.9% White), and Cashton (64.9% White). Viroqua is less White than neighboring Westby (98% White), Readstown (94.8% White), and Coon Valley (95% White).

Viroqua's Black Population

23 residents of Viroqua, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Viroqua is lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Viroqua ranks 176th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Viroqua's Black population has declined by an estimated 54.0%. Black residents' share of Viroqua's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.5%.

Viroqua is more Black than neighboring Westby (0% Black), Readstown (0.3% Black), and Coon Valley (0% Black). Viroqua is less Black than neighboring Soldiers Grove (1.9% Black), and Cashton (1.8% Black).

Viroqua's Asian Population

0 residents of Viroqua, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Viroqua is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Viroqua ranks 408th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Viroqua's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Viroqua's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Viroqua is less Asian than neighboring Readstown (0.8% Asian), and Soldiers Grove (1.2% Asian).

Viroqua's Hispanic Population

124 residents of Viroqua, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Viroqua is lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Viroqua ranks 535th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Viroqua's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 27.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Viroqua's population has increased from 2.2% to 2.8%.

Viroqua is more Hispanic than neighboring Westby (1.6% Hispanic), Readstown (2.6% Hispanic), Coon Valley (1.9% Hispanic), and Soldiers Grove (2.4% Hispanic). Viroqua is less Hispanic than neighboring Cashton (31.2% Hispanic).

Viroqua's Native American/Other Population

9 residents of Viroqua, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Viroqua is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Viroqua ranks 533rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Viroqua's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 52.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Viroqua's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Viroqua is more Native American/Other than neighboring Westby (0% Native American/Other), Coon Valley (0% Native American/Other), Soldiers Grove (0% Native American/Other), and Cashton (0% Native American/Other). Viroqua is less Native American/Other than neighboring Readstown (0.3% Native American/Other).

Viroqua's Multiracial Population

192 residents of Viroqua, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Viroqua is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Viroqua ranks 305th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Viroqua's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 22.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Viroqua's population has increased from 3.5% to 4.3%.

Viroqua is more Multiracial than neighboring Westby (0.4% Multiracial), Readstown (1.3% Multiracial), Coon Valley (3.2% Multiracial), and Cashton (2.1% Multiracial). Viroqua is less Multiracial than neighboring Soldiers Grove (6.6% 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.