Kaukauna: Demographics & People
About 17,706 people live in Kaukauna, in 7,298 households. Population grew 2.7% from 17,237 (2022) to 17,706 (2024). Median age 38.6 years. Children under 18 are 21% of the population. Population is 89% White (non-Hispanic) and 5% Hispanic or Latino. The community is relatively homogeneous (Simpson index 0.14). 63% of households are family-led. County is gaining 553 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 40% adult obesity, 16% smoke.
- 2.4 people per household (vs Wisconsin avg 2.4).
- 37% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Wisconsin 43%).
- 55 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Wisconsin 66).
Population & Trend
Population grew 2.7% from 17,237 (2022) to 17,706 (2024) — about 4.5× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~18,190 (extrapolated at 1.4%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 18,850.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 52,442 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 2.7% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 17,237 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 17,706 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | growing |
| Population | 17,706 people (vs Wisconsin 25,785) |
| Population Estimate | 18,850 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 38.6y is 0.3 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 21% — below the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 38.6 years (at Wisconsin median) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 20.9% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 17,706 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 3,701 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 4,354.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 7,051.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 2,600 |
| Population under 18 | 3,701 |
| Median age | 38.6 years (at Wisconsin median) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 17,706 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.14 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as relatively homogeneous.
| White residents | 15,722 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 102 |
| Asian residents | 318 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 816 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 13.8% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | relatively homogeneous |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 92.7% |
| Asian population | 1.9% (vs Wisconsin 3.1%) |
| Black population | 0.5% (vs Wisconsin 2.7%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 4.6% (vs Wisconsin 6.6%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 89.0% (vs Wisconsin 81.6%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 0.9% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 2% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 14,592 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 2,526 |
| Share born in this state | 82.4% |
| Share born in another state | 17.6% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 14.3% |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizens | 2.4% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 242 |
| From Europe | 73 |
| From Africa | 51 |
Households & Family Composition
7,298 households. Averaging 2.4 people each — matches the U.S. average of 2.5. 63% are family households — near the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 4,392 families, 33% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 3,653 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 4,392 |
| Married couples with children | 1,462 |
| Single-parent households | 172 |
| Average household size | 2.41 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 13.3% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 103 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 16 |
| Family households | 4,623 households (vs Wisconsin 7,092) |
| Households that are families | 63.3% (vs Wisconsin 57.2%) |
| Total households | 7,298 households (vs Wisconsin 10,843) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 8.9% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 553 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 8.9% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 55,786 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 55,233 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 553 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 1,169 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 6.9% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 196 residents live in group quarters (1.1% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 196 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 8 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 55015 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 55 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 015 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Calumet |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 7.0% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 5.40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 9.00 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 55015 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Calumet County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Small metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 947 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 55015 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Calumet County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 61.5% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 58.1% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 62.9% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 50,089 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 6.80 |
| Family Score · Schools | 7 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 6 |
| Family Score · Youth Sports Orgs | 1 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 20.9% |
| Family Score · Rating | good |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 17,706, growing, family-oriented, upper-middle, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 17,706 people (vs Wisconsin 25,785) |
| Town Summary · County | Calumet County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade