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Waupaca County, Wisconsin Demographics 2026

Waupaca County, Wisconsin has a population of 51,714, the 28th most populous county in Wisconsin. The median household income is $71,189 and the median home value is $192,800. The poverty rate is 10.1%.

Waupaca County Quick Facts

Population 51,714
Median Household Income $71,189
Median Home Value $192,800
Poverty Rate 10.1%
Unemployment Rate 3.2%
Median Age 45.4 years
Homeownership Rate 74.8%
Affordability Ratio 2.7x
Bachelor's Degree+ 20.2%
High School Graduation 92.0%
Cities/Places 11
Population 51,714 28th of 72
Median Income $71,189 6% lower state
Poverty Rate 10.1%
Unemployment 3.2%

Economy & Housing

Employment

3.2% Unemployment Rate State: 3.3% | National: 5.2%
62.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 74.8%
Renter 25.2%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
2.7x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

14out of 100
Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 36 | National average: 60

Education

Cities & Places in Waupaca County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
New London city7,492$61,44717.5%$162,800
Waupaca city6,314$52,58610.7%$177,600
Clintonville city4,553$55,96019.6%$111,900
Weyauwega city1,760$64,54910.0%$137,200
Manawa city1,317$79,4329.8%$146,200
Marion city1,167$63,75018.9%$97,500
Fremont village592$71,87513.2%$210,200
Scandinavia village365$66,8753.0%$166,100
Embarrass village338$62,75010.3%$133,300
Ogdensburg village166$65,83313.9%$93,300
Big Falls village157N/A14.6%$73,300

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Population Overview

Waupaca County is located in Wisconsin with a total population of 51,714. It is the 28th most populous county out of 72 in Wisconsin. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Waupaca County is 45.4 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Waupaca County is $71,189. This is 6% lower than the state median of $75,670. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 9% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.1%. This is 5% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.2%. This is 2% lower than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $192,800. Housing costs are 22% lower than the state median of $247,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Waupaca County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Waupaca County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.8%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 6.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.8%) is well below the state average of 7.8%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

20.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 32.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.0%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Waupaca County, Wisconsin?

Waupaca County has a population of 51,714, making it the 28th most populous county in Wisconsin.

What is the median income in Waupaca County?

The median household income in Waupaca County is $71,189 with a poverty rate of 10.1%.

How many cities are in Waupaca County, Wisconsin?

Waupaca County contains 11 Census-designated places.