Wisconsin Dells, WI Demographics

A map of Wisconsin Dells's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,997	2,374	78.4%	80.7%
Hispanic	352	365	13.8%	12.4%
Black	95	84	3.7%	2.9%
Multiracial	56	69	2.2%	2.3%
Native American/Other	47	39	1.8%	1.3%
Asian	0	11	0.0%	0.4%

Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 2,547, a large decrease from the 2,942 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.4% White, 13.8% Hispanic, 3.7% Black, 2.2% Multiracial, 1.8% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wisconsin Dells, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Wisconsin Dells has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly 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 Wisconsin Dells, that probability was 33.2% in 2020 and 36.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wisconsin Dells is ranked the 244th 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). Wisconsin Dells was ranked the 220th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Wisconsin Dells's White Population

1,997 residents of Wisconsin Dells, or 78.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wisconsin Dells is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Wisconsin Dells ranks 703rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wisconsin Dells's White population has declined by an estimated 15.9%. White residents' share of Wisconsin Dells's population has decreased from 80.7% to 78.4%.

Wisconsin Dells is more White than neighboring Lake Delton (69.9% White). Wisconsin Dells is less White than neighboring Lyndon Station (87.8% White), West Baraboo (85.7% White), Baraboo (87.7% White), and Briggsville (98.8% White).

Wisconsin Dells's Black Population

95 residents of Wisconsin Dells, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wisconsin Dells is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Wisconsin Dells ranks 58th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wisconsin Dells's Black population has grown by an estimated 13.1%. Black residents' share of Wisconsin Dells's population has increased from 2.9% to 3.7%.

Wisconsin Dells is more Black than neighboring Lake Delton (0.4% Black), Lyndon Station (0% Black), West Baraboo (2% Black), Baraboo (0.7% Black), and Briggsville (0% Black).

Wisconsin Dells's Asian Population

0 residents of Wisconsin Dells, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wisconsin Dells is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Wisconsin Dells ranks 454th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

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

Wisconsin Dells is less Asian than neighboring Lyndon Station (0.4% Asian), West Baraboo (1.1% Asian), and Baraboo (0.6% Asian).

Wisconsin Dells's Hispanic Population

352 residents of Wisconsin Dells, or 13.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wisconsin Dells is higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Wisconsin Dells ranks 53rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wisconsin Dells's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 3.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Wisconsin Dells's population has increased from 12.4% to 13.8%.

Wisconsin Dells is more Hispanic than neighboring Lyndon Station (4.3% Hispanic), West Baraboo (6.7% Hispanic), Baraboo (3.5% Hispanic), and Briggsville (0% Hispanic). Wisconsin Dells is less Hispanic than neighboring Lake Delton (23.8% Hispanic).

Wisconsin Dells's Native American/Other Population

47 residents of Wisconsin Dells, or 1.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Wisconsin Dells is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Wisconsin Dells ranks 160th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wisconsin Dells's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 20.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Wisconsin Dells's population has increased from 1.3% to 1.8%.

Wisconsin Dells is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lyndon Station (0.4% Native American/Other), West Baraboo (0% Native American/Other), Baraboo (1.1% Native American/Other), and Briggsville (0% Native American/Other). Wisconsin Dells is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lake Delton (3.4% Native American/Other).

Wisconsin Dells's Multiracial Population

56 residents of Wisconsin Dells, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wisconsin Dells is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Wisconsin Dells ranks 588th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wisconsin Dells's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 18.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Wisconsin Dells's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.2%.

Wisconsin Dells is more Multiracial than neighboring Briggsville (1.3% Multiracial). Wisconsin Dells is less Multiracial than neighboring Lake Delton (2.4% Multiracial), Lyndon Station (7.1% Multiracial), West Baraboo (4.5% Multiracial), and Baraboo (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.