Wautoma, WI Demographics

A map of Wautoma's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,326	1,654	73.0%	74.9%
Hispanic	384	457	21.1%	20.7%
Multiracial	71	68	3.9%	3.1%
Black	24	10	1.3%	0.5%
Native American/Other	12	14	0.7%	0.6%
Asian	0	6	0.0%	0.3%

Wautoma, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 1,817, a large decrease from the 2,209 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.0% White, 21.1% Hispanic, 3.9% Multiracial, 1.3% Black, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wautoma, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Wautoma has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Wautoma, that probability was 39.6% in 2020 and 42.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wautoma is ranked the 284th 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). Wautoma was ranked the 258th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Wautoma's White Population

1,326 residents of Wautoma, or 73.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wautoma is lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Wautoma ranks 740th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wautoma's White population has declined by an estimated 19.8%. White residents' share of Wautoma's population has decreased from 74.9% to 73.0%.

Wautoma is more White than neighboring Redgranite (72.2% White). Wautoma is less White than neighboring Wild Rose (79.4% White), Neshkoro (95.7% White), Lohrville (79% White), and Harrisville (100% White).

Wautoma's Black Population

24 residents of Wautoma, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wautoma is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Wautoma ranks 406th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wautoma's Black population has grown by an estimated 140.0%. Black residents' share of Wautoma's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.3%.

Wautoma is more Black than neighboring Wild Rose (0% Black), Neshkoro (0.2% Black), and Harrisville (0% Black). Wautoma is less Black than neighboring Lohrville (2.8% Black), and Redgranite (16.2% Black).

Wautoma's Asian Population

0 residents of Wautoma, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wautoma is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Wautoma ranks 509th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

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

Wautoma is less Asian than neighboring Wild Rose (0.3% Asian), and Redgranite (1.6% Asian).

Wautoma's Hispanic Population

384 residents of Wautoma, or 21.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wautoma is considerably higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Wautoma ranks 20th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wautoma's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 16.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Wautoma's population has remained roughly unchanged at 21.1%.

Wautoma is more Hispanic than neighboring Wild Rose (17.4% Hispanic), Neshkoro (3.2% Hispanic), Lohrville (11.8% Hispanic), Redgranite (3.5% Hispanic), and Harrisville (0% Hispanic).

Wautoma's Native American/Other Population

12 residents of Wautoma, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Wautoma is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Wautoma ranks 376th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wautoma's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 14.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Wautoma's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Wautoma is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wild Rose (0% Native American/Other), Neshkoro (0% Native American/Other), and Harrisville (0% Native American/Other). Wautoma is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lohrville (1.1% Native American/Other), and Redgranite (2% Native American/Other).

Wautoma's Multiracial Population

71 residents of Wautoma, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wautoma is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Wautoma ranks 416th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wautoma's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 4.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Wautoma's population has increased from 3.1% to 3.9%.

Wautoma is more Multiracial than neighboring Wild Rose (2.9% Multiracial), Neshkoro (0.9% Multiracial), and Harrisville (0% Multiracial). Wautoma is less Multiracial than neighboring Lohrville (5.3% Multiracial), and Redgranite (4.6% 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.