Waunakee, WI Demographics

A map of Waunakee's Population by Race

Waunakee, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 15,687, an increase from the 14,879 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.9% White, 7.3% Hispanic, 3.8% Multiracial, 1.6% Asian, 1.4% Black, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Waunakee, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Waunakee 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 Waunakee, that probability was 22.7% in 2020 and 25.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Waunakee is ranked the 59th 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). Waunakee was ranked the 60th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Waunakee's White Population

13,472 residents of Waunakee, or 85.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Waunakee is higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Waunakee ranks 572nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waunakee's White population has grown by an estimated 3.2%. White residents' share of Waunakee's population has decreased from 87.7% to 85.9%.

Waunakee is more White than neighboring Middleton (71.8% White), Shorewood Hills (74.8% White), and DeForest (81.3% White). Waunakee is less White than neighboring Dane (93.6% White), and Maple Bluff (91% White).

Waunakee's Black Population

225 residents of Waunakee, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Waunakee is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Waunakee ranks 145th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waunakee's Black population has grown by an estimated 21.0%. Black residents' share of Waunakee's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Waunakee is more Black than neighboring Dane (0.3% Black), and Maple Bluff (0.5% Black). Waunakee is less Black than neighboring Middleton (2.6% Black), Shorewood Hills (2.6% Black), and DeForest (2.3% Black).

Waunakee's Asian Population

244 residents of Waunakee, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Waunakee is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Waunakee ranks 70th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waunakee's Asian population has declined by an estimated 38.2%. Asian residents' share of Waunakee's population has decreased from 2.7% to 1.6%.

Waunakee is more Asian than neighboring Dane (0% Asian), and Maple Bluff (0% Asian). Waunakee is less Asian than neighboring Middleton (7.3% Asian), Shorewood Hills (12.5% Asian), and DeForest (2% Asian).

Waunakee's Hispanic Population

1,140 residents of Waunakee, or 7.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Waunakee is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Waunakee ranks 296th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waunakee's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 91.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Waunakee's population has increased from 4.0% to 7.3%.

Waunakee is more Hispanic than neighboring Dane (3% Hispanic), Maple Bluff (5.7% Hispanic), and Shorewood Hills (4% Hispanic). Waunakee is less Hispanic than neighboring Middleton (13.6% Hispanic), and DeForest (7.9% Hispanic).

Waunakee's Native American/Other Population

11 residents of Waunakee, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Waunakee is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Waunakee ranks 576th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waunakee's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 80.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Waunakee's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Waunakee is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dane (0% Native American/Other). Waunakee is less Native American/Other than neighboring Middleton (0.2% Native American/Other), Maple Bluff (1.3% Native American/Other), and Shorewood Hills (0.6% Native American/Other).

Waunakee's Multiracial Population

595 residents of Waunakee, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Waunakee is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Waunakee ranks 181st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waunakee's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Waunakee's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.8%.

Waunakee is more Multiracial than neighboring Dane (3.1% Multiracial), and Maple Bluff (1.4% Multiracial). Waunakee is less Multiracial than neighboring Middleton (4.6% Multiracial), Shorewood Hills (5.5% Multiracial), and DeForest (6.5% 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.