Demographics & People — Waupaca, Wisconsin
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 6,314 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~6,200 |
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| Median Age | 42.1 |
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| Total Households | 2,848 |
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| Family Households | 1,559 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.07 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1345 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,784 |
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| Black or African American | 73 |
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| Asian | 37 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 334 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 2,692 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,250 |
| English | 703 |
| Polish | 499 |
| Other groups | 469 |
| Irish | 445 |
| Norwegian | 418 |
| French (except Basque) | 358 |
| American | 339 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 186 |
Language
| English Only | 5,938 |
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| Spanish | 28 |
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| Population 5+ | 5,983 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 644 |
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| Population 18+ | 5,064 |
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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 Waupaca, Wisconsin.
