Demographics & People — Waunakee, Wisconsin
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 14,927 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~17,600 |
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| Median Age | 39.6 |
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| Total Households | 5,472 |
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| Family Households | 4,237 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.71 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1647 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 13,179 |
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| Black or African American | 267 |
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| Asian | 197 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 809 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 6,251 |
| Irish | 2,230 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,052 |
| Other groups | 1,440 |
| Italian | 1,353 |
| Norwegian | 1,230 |
| English | 1,218 |
| Polish | 989 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 786 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 539 |
Language
| English Only | 13,036 |
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| Spanish | 355 |
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| Population 5+ | 14,007 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 582 |
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| Population 18+ | 10,608 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 24.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Waunakee, Wisconsin.
