Waupaca County Summary

Life in Waupaca County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Waupaca County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Waupaca County:

  • The population in Waupaca County is 51,822.

  • The median home value in Waupaca County is $231,534.

  • The median income in Waupaca County is $69,198.

  • The median rent in Waupaca County is $817.

  • The unemployment rate in Waupaca County is 2.7%.

  • The poverty rate in Waupaca County is 8.8%.

  • The average high in Waupaca County is 63.3° and there are 70.5 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Waupaca County

List Of Cities & Towns in Waupaca County

New London, WI Population 7,342

Waupaca, WI Population 6,294

Clintonville, WI Population 4,549

Weyauwega, WI Population 1,857

King, WI Population 1,703

Manawa, WI Population 1,238

Iola, WI Population 1,148

Marion, WI Population 1,110

Chain O' Lakes, WI Population 882

Fremont, WI Population 636

Embarrass, WI Population 506

Northport, WI Population 426

Scandinavia, WI Population 365

Ogdensburg, WI Population 176

Big Falls, WI Population 149

Map Of Waupaca County

Waupaca County, WI Weather

  • The average high in Waupaca County is 63.3°.

  • There are 68.61 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 70.5 inches of rain each year with 14.4 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:27 hours of sun each day in Waupaca County.

StatWaupaca County
Mean High63.3
Nice Days68.61
Rainfall70.5
Snowfall14.4
Sunny_hours4:27
63.3°
Average High
70.5
Inches of Rain

Waupaca County Photos

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Waupaca County Demographics

Population over time in Waupaca County

The current population in Waupaca County is 51,822. The population has increased 1.0% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 51,769 1.5%
2021 50,997 -0.5%
2020 51,245 -

Gender in Waupaca County

  • Waupaca County is 49.0% female with 25,374 female residents.

  • Waupaca County is 51.0% male with 26,448 male residents.

Female
49.0% (25,374)
Male
51.0% (26,448)
Gender Waupaca County WI USA
Female 49.0% 49.9% 50.4%
Male 51.0% 50.1% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Waupaca County

Waupaca County is:

  • 93.4% White with 48,388 White residents.

  • 0.7% African American with 355 African American residents.

  • 0.3% American Indian with 150 American Indian residents.

  • 0.4% Asian with 225 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 58 Other residents.

  • 1.7% Two Or More with 873 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.4% Hispanic with 1,773 Hispanic residents.

White
93.4% (48,388)
African American
0.7% (355)
American Indian
0.3% (150)
Asian
0.4% (225)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.1% (58)
Two Or More
1.7% (873)
Hispanic
3.4% (1,773)

Table: Waupaca County By Race

Race Waupaca County WI USA
White 93.4% 79.9% 58.9%
African American 0.7% 6.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.3% 0.6% 0.6%
Asian 0.4% 2.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.7% 3.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 3.4% 7.3% 18.7%

Household Income For Waupaca County, Wisconsin

  • 4.0% of households in Waupaca County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.1% of households in Waupaca County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.3% of households in Waupaca County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.8% of households in Waupaca County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.8% of households in Waupaca County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 19.9% of households in Waupaca County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 16.9% of households in Waupaca County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 18.5% of households in Waupaca County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.3% of households in Waupaca County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.5% of households in Waupaca County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.0% (2,067)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.1% (1,585)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.3% (3,769)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.8% (4,035)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.8% (6,105)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.9% (10,318)
$75,000 to $99,999
16.9% (8,769)
$100,000 to $149,999
18.5% (9,583)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.3% (3,256)
$200,000 or more
4.5% (2,329)
Income Waupaca County WI USA
Less than $10,000 4.0% 4.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.1% 3.4% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.3% 6.6% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.8% 7.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.8% 11.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.9% 18.2% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 16.9% 14.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 18.5% 18.4% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.3% 8.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.5% 7.6% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Waupaca County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Waupaca County completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in Waupaca County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 44.0% of adults in Waupaca County completed high school / ged.

  • 19.0% of adults in Waupaca County completed some college.

  • 11.0% of adults in Waupaca County completed associate's degree.

  • 14.0% of adults in Waupaca County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Waupaca County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Waupaca County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Waupaca County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (1,036)
9-12th Grade
5% (2,591)
High School / GED
44% (22,801)
Some College
19% (9,846)
Associate's Degree
11% (5,700)
Bachelor's Degree
14% (7,255)
Master's Degree
4% (2,072)
Professional Degree
1% (518)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Waupaca County WI USA
< 9th Grade 2% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 5% 4% 6%
High School / GED 44% 30% 26%
Some College 19% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 11% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 14% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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