Waupaca County's estimated 2026 population is 51,493 with a growth rate of 0.06% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Waupaca County is the 29th largest county in Wisconsin. The 2010 population was 52,396 and has seen a growth of -1.72% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 45.3 years
Female: 45.9 years
Male: 44.7 years
There are 41,200 adults, (10,967 of whom are seniors) in Waupaca County.
Female: 25,245 (49%)
Male: 26,324 (51%)
The racial composition of Waupaca County includes 93.15% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48,037 | 93.15% |
| Two or more races | 2,341 | 4.54% |
| Other race | 657 | 1.27% |
| Black or African American | 285 | 0.55% |
| Asian | 139 | 0.27% |
| Native American | 109 | 0.21% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0% |
Waupaca County's average per capita income is $51,920. Household income levels show a median of $72,830. The poverty rate stands at 10.4%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $102,718 | $125,736 |
| Families | $91,292 | $112,177 |
| Households | $72,830 | $93,820 |
| Non Families | $39,709 | $54,233 |
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