Demographics & People — Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 18,756 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~18,600 |
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| Median Age | 38.3 |
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| Total Households | 8,370 |
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| Family Households | 4,406 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.18 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1664 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 16,664 |
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| Black or African American | 237 |
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| Asian | 599 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 786 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 7,321 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,481 |
| Other groups | 2,854 |
| Polish | 2,439 |
| Irish | 2,123 |
| English | 1,235 |
| American | 1,219 |
| Norwegian | 853 |
| French (except Basque) | 852 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 761 |
Language
| English Only | 16,861 |
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| Spanish | 235 |
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| Population 5+ | 17,806 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,238 |
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| Population 18+ | 14,586 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.1 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 8.7% |
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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 Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
