Waukau, WI Demographics

A map of Waukau's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	321	280	98.8%	92.7%
Multiracial	4	8	1.2%	2.6%
Black	0	4	0.0%	1.3%
Asian	0	2	0.0%	0.7%
Hispanic	0	8	0.0%	2.6%
Native American/Other	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Waukau, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 325, an increase from the 302 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 98.8% White, 1.2% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Waukau, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Waukau has become considerably less 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 Waukau, that probability was 13.9% in 2020 and 2.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Waukau is ranked the 616th 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). Waukau was ranked the 624th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Waukau's White Population

321 residents of Waukau, or 98.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Waukau is significantly higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Waukau ranks 275th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waukau's White population has grown by an estimated 14.6%. White residents' share of Waukau's population has increased from 92.7% to 98.8%.

Waukau is more White than neighboring Omro (95.6% White), Eureka (94% White), Winneconne (92.1% White), Ripon (90% White), and Butte des Morts (96.4% White).

Waukau's Black Population

0 residents of Waukau, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Waukau is lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Waukau ranks 132nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waukau's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Waukau's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.0%.

Waukau is less Black than neighboring Eureka (6% Black), Winneconne (0.4% Black), Ripon (0.5% Black), and Butte des Morts (1.1% Black).

Waukau's Asian Population

0 residents of Waukau, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Waukau is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Waukau ranks 311th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waukau's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Waukau's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Waukau is less Asian than neighboring Omro (0.7% Asian), Winneconne (0.2% Asian), Ripon (0.3% Asian), and Butte des Morts (0.3% Asian).

Waukau's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Waukau, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Waukau is lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Waukau ranks 467th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waukau's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Waukau's population has decreased from 2.6% to 0.0%.

Waukau is less Hispanic than neighboring Omro (0.7% Hispanic), Winneconne (6.9% Hispanic), Ripon (5.6% Hispanic), and Butte des Morts (1.8% Hispanic).

Waukau's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Waukau, 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 Waukau is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Waukau ranks 696th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waukau's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Waukau's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Waukau is less Native American/Other than neighboring Omro (0.6% Native American/Other), and Ripon (1.7% Native American/Other).

Waukau's Multiracial Population

4 residents of Waukau, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Waukau is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Waukau ranks 529th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waukau's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Waukau's population has decreased from 2.6% to 1.2%.

Waukau is more Multiracial than neighboring Eureka (0% Multiracial), Winneconne (0.3% Multiracial), and Butte des Morts (0.4% Multiracial). Waukau is less Multiracial than neighboring Omro (2.4% Multiracial), and Ripon (1.9% 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.