Waupun, WI Demographics

A map of Waupun's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	8,461	8,900	75.7%	78.5%
Black	1,162	1,424	10.4%	12.6%
Hispanic	1,039	547	9.3%	4.8%
Multiracial	239	238	2.1%	2.1%
Native American/Other	137	171	1.2%	1.5%
Asian	136	64	1.2%	0.6%

Waupun, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 11,174, a slight decrease from the 11,344 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.7% White, 10.4% Black, 9.3% Hispanic, 2.1% Multiracial, 1.2% Asian, and 1.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Waupun, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Waupun has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more 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 Waupun, that probability was 36.6% in 2020 and 40.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Waupun is ranked the 88th 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). Waupun was ranked the 83rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Waupun's White Population

8,461 residents of Waupun, or 75.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Waupun is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Waupun ranks 719th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waupun's White population has declined by an estimated 4.9%. White residents' share of Waupun's population has decreased from 78.5% to 75.7%.

Waupun is less White than neighboring Alto (100% White), Brandon (80.9% White), Burnett (95.6% White), Fairwater (88.6% White), and Beaver Dam (84.2% White).

Waupun's Black Population

1,162 residents of Waupun, or 10.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Waupun is slightly higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Waupun ranks 11th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waupun's Black population has declined by an estimated 18.4%. Black residents' share of Waupun's population has decreased from 12.6% to 10.4%.

Waupun is more Black than neighboring Alto (0% Black), Brandon (8.4% Black), Burnett (0% Black), Fairwater (1.7% Black), and Beaver Dam (1.1% Black).

Waupun's Asian Population

136 residents of Waupun, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Waupun is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Waupun ranks 357th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waupun's Asian population has grown by an estimated 112.5%. Asian residents' share of Waupun's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.2%.

Waupun is more Asian than neighboring Alto (0% Asian), Brandon (0.2% Asian), Burnett (0% Asian), and Fairwater (0.6% Asian). Waupun is less Asian than neighboring Beaver Dam (1.3% Asian).

Waupun's Hispanic Population

1,039 residents of Waupun, or 9.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Waupun is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Waupun ranks 212th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waupun's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 89.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Waupun's population has increased from 4.8% to 9.3%.

Waupun is more Hispanic than neighboring Alto (0% Hispanic), Brandon (2.4% Hispanic), Burnett (4.4% Hispanic), and Fairwater (8% Hispanic). Waupun is less Hispanic than neighboring Beaver Dam (10.6% Hispanic).

Waupun's Native American/Other Population

137 residents of Waupun, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Waupun is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Waupun ranks 141st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waupun's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 19.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Waupun's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Waupun is more Native American/Other than neighboring Alto (0% Native American/Other), Brandon (1.1% Native American/Other), Burnett (0% Native American/Other), Fairwater (0% Native American/Other), and Beaver Dam (0.2% Native American/Other).

Waupun's Multiracial Population

239 residents of Waupun, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Waupun is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Waupun ranks 623rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waupun's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Waupun's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.1%.

Waupun is more Multiracial than neighboring Alto (0% Multiracial), Burnett (0% Multiracial), and Fairwater (1.1% Multiracial). Waupun is less Multiracial than neighboring Brandon (6.9% Multiracial), and Beaver Dam (2.6% 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.