Economy & Jobs — Waupaca, Wisconsin
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $52,727 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$59,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $35,123 |
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| Poverty Rate | 11.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 2,765 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 22.4% |
| Retail | 19.3% |
| Education Healthcare | 17.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 45 |
| Insurance Agencies | 32 |
| Fast Food | 32 |
| Bars | 30 |
| Gas Stations | 24 |
| Auto Repair | 21 |
| Commercial Banks | 19 |
| General Merchandise | 15 |
| Child Day Care | 15 |
| Physician Offices | 14 |
| Dental Offices | 14 |
| Chiropractors | 14 |
| Real Estate Offices | 13 |
| Beauty Salons | 12 |
| Funeral Homes | 11 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
