Waupaca, WI Demographics

A map of Waupaca's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,790	5,634	92.2%	89.7%
Hispanic	296	250	4.7%	4.0%
Multiracial	83	214	1.3%	3.4%
Black	61	67	1.0%	1.1%
Asian	40	63	0.6%	1.0%
Native American/Other	13	54	0.2%	0.9%

Waupaca, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 6,283, a less than 1% change from the 6,282 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.2% White, 4.7% Hispanic, 1.3% Multiracial, 1.0% Black, 0.6% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Waupaca, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Waupaca has become 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 Waupaca, that probability was 19.3% in 2020 and 14.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Waupaca is ranked the 140th 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). Waupaca was ranked the 133rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Waupaca's White Population

5,790 residents of Waupaca, or 92.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Waupaca is considerably higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Waupaca ranks 471st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waupaca's White population has grown by an estimated 2.8%. White residents' share of Waupaca's population has increased from 89.7% to 92.2%.

Waupaca is more White than neighboring Ogdensburg (83.6% White), and Scandinavia (91.6% White). Waupaca is less White than neighboring King (98.3% White), Chain O' Lakes (96.9% White), and Weyauwega (93.2% White).

Waupaca's Black Population

61 residents of Waupaca, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Waupaca is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Waupaca ranks 186th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waupaca's Black population has declined by an estimated 9.0%. Black residents' share of Waupaca's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Waupaca is more Black than neighboring King (0% Black), Chain O' Lakes (0% Black), Ogdensburg (0% Black), Scandinavia (0% Black), and Weyauwega (0.2% Black).

Waupaca's Asian Population

40 residents of Waupaca, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Waupaca is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Waupaca ranks 204th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waupaca's Asian population has declined by an estimated 36.5%. Asian residents' share of Waupaca's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Waupaca is more Asian than neighboring Chain O' Lakes (0% Asian), Scandinavia (0% Asian), and Weyauwega (0% Asian). Waupaca is less Asian than neighboring Ogdensburg (1.1% Asian).

Waupaca's Hispanic Population

296 residents of Waupaca, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Waupaca is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Waupaca ranks 297th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waupaca's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 18.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Waupaca's population has increased from 4.0% to 4.7%.

Waupaca is more Hispanic than neighboring King (1.1% Hispanic), Chain O' Lakes (1.1% Hispanic), and Scandinavia (4.2% Hispanic). Waupaca is less Hispanic than neighboring Ogdensburg (9% Hispanic), and Weyauwega (5.3% Hispanic).

Waupaca's Native American/Other Population

13 residents of Waupaca, 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 Waupaca is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Waupaca ranks 279th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waupaca's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 75.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Waupaca's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.2%.

Waupaca is more Native American/Other than neighboring King (0% Native American/Other). Waupaca is less Native American/Other than neighboring Chain O' Lakes (2% Native American/Other), Ogdensburg (1.1% Native American/Other), and Scandinavia (0.3% Native American/Other).

Waupaca's Multiracial Population

83 residents of Waupaca, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Waupaca is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Waupaca ranks 321st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waupaca's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 61.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Waupaca's population has decreased from 3.4% to 1.3%.

Waupaca is more Multiracial than neighboring King (0% Multiracial), Chain O' Lakes (0% Multiracial), and Weyauwega (1.2% Multiracial). Waupaca is less Multiracial than neighboring Ogdensburg (5.3% Multiracial), and Scandinavia (4% 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.