Waupun, WI

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2023 Population

11,244

1.22% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

38.5

0.785% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

13.7%

34.9% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$66,931

1.36% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$167,700

10.5% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

4,843

7.63% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Waupun, WI had a population of 11.2k people with a median age of 38.5 and a median household income of $66,931. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Waupun, WI grew from 11,109 to 11,244, a 1.22% increase and its median household income grew from $66,033 to $66,931, a 1.36% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Waupun, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (76.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (9.68%), Two+ (Hispanic) (4.37%), Other (Hispanic) (2.81%), and White (Hispanic) (2.71%).

None of the households in Waupun, WI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.4% of the residents in Waupun, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Waupun, WI are Advanced College of Cosmetology (15 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Waupun, WI was $167,700, and the homeownership rate was 64.5%.

Most people in Waupun, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Waupun, WI was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Waupun, WI is home to a population of 11.2k people, from which 97.4% are citizens. As of 2023, 3.62% of Waupun, WI residents were born outside of the country (407 people).

In 2023, there were 7.92 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (8.62k people) in Waupun, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.09k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 491 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.4%

2023 Citizenship

96.9%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.4% of Waupun, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Waupun, WI was 96.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Waupun, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Waupun, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
8.62k ± 477
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.09k ± 204
Two+ (Hispanic)
491 ± 262

10.1%

Hispanic Population

1.13k people

10.1% of the people in Waupun, WI are hispanic (1.13k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Waupun, WI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Wisconsin.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
84,791 ± 7,097 people
India
23,051 ± 3,720 people
China
15,381 ± 3,041 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wisconsin was Mexico, the natal country of 84,791 Wisconsin residents, followed by India with 23,051 and China with 15,381.

Foreign-Born Population

3.62%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

407 people

3.81%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

423 people

As of 2023, 3.62% of Waupun, WI residents (407 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Waupun, WI was 3.81%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Waupun, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
195 ± 139
Korea
125 ± 87
Vietnam
120 ± 64

Waupun, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.56 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Waupun, WI employs 4.84k people. The largest industries in Waupun, WI are Manufacturing (1,475 people), Retail Trade (720 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (637 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($203,942), Public Administration ($61,464), and Construction ($61,096).

Males in Wisconsin have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,062. The income inequality in Wisconsin (measured using the Gini index) is 0.443, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

4.84k

2023 Value

± 583

−7.63%

1 Year decline

± 18.4%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Waupun, WI declined at a rate of −7.63%, from 5.24k employees to 4.84k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Waupun, WI, are Production Occupations (1,088 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (461 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (302 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Waupun, WI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Wisconsin (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

4.84k

2023 Value

± 583

−7.63%

1 Year decline

± 18.4%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Waupun, WI declined at a rate of −7.63%, from 5.24k employees to 4.84k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Waupun, WI, are Manufacturing (1,475 people), Retail Trade (720 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (637 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Waupun, WI, though some of these residents may live in Waupun, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$50,111

Median earning men ± $6,180

$35,500

Median earning women ± $7,578

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($78,398), Construction ($61,086), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($56,844).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($67,826), Public Administration ($54,835), and Manufacturing ($52,500).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Wisconsin.

Y-Axis

1.6%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.95M people employed in Wisconsin. This represents a 1.6% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.3%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Wisconsin.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Donald J. Trump with 49.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.518%).

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing the state of Wisconsin. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Waupun, WI. Showing the available data for Wisconsin.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.6%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.7%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (0.518%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Donald J. Trump with 49.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.518%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Wisconsin for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Wisconsin

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Ron Johnson

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Tammy Baldwin

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing Wisconsin.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Wisconsin over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Wisconsin

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Wisconsin have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Waupun, WI awarded 15 degrees. The student population of Waupun, WI in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 0 male students and 26 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Waupun, WI are White (13 and 86.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (2 and 13.3%), Asian (0 and 0%), and Black or African American (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Waupun, WI by number of degrees awarded are Advanced College of Cosmetology (15 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Waupun, WI are General Cosmetology (15 and 100%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 26 students enrolled in Waupun, WI, 0% men and 100% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 22 records, of which 100% were women and 0% men.

Completions

Concentrations

General Cosmetology

Most Common

15 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Waupun, WI was General Cosmetology with 15 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Waupun, WI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Advanced College of Cosmetology

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

15 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Advanced College of Cosmetology with 15 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 0 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Waupun, WI, which is 0 times less than the 15 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 13 degrees mean that there were 6.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 2 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.697% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.597% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.41M), Some college (1.02M), and Bachelors Degree (921k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Waupun, WI was $167,700 in 2023, which is 0.553 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $151,800 to $167,700, a 10.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Waupun, WI is 64.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Waupun, WI have an average commute time of 17.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Waupun, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Waupun, WI is $66,931. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Waupun, WI was Census Tract 9602 with a value of $86,250, followed by Census Tract 418 and Census Tract 9603, with respective values of $83,096 and $61,365.

Housing

Property

$167,700

Median Property Value 2023

±$7,015

$2,343

Median Property Taxes

±$329

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Waupun, WI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Waupun, WI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

64.5%

Homeownership

2023

65%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 64.5% of the housing units in Waupun, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 62.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Waupun, WI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9602
Census Tract 418
Census Tract 9603

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Waupun, WI was Census Tract 9602 with a value of $86,250, followed by Census Tract 418 and Census Tract 9603, with respective values of $83,096 and $61,365.

The following map shows all of the places in Waupun, WI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$66,931

Median Household Income

± $7,048

3.63k

Number of Households

± 467

In 2023, the median household income of the 3.63k households in Waupun, WI grew to $66,931 from the previous year's value of $66,033.

The following chart displays the households in Waupun, WI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Waupun, WI is from Wisconsin.

0.443

2022 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

0.443

2021 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

In 2022, the income inequality in Wisconsin was 0.443 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.043% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Wisconsin was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Wisconsin in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Wisconsin across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (79.5%)
Carpooled (8.61%)
Worked At Home (6.81%)

In 2023, 79.5% of workers in Waupun, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.61%) and those who worked at home (6.81%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

17.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Waupun, WI have a shorter commute time (17.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0.648% of the workforce in Waupun, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Waupun, WI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Waupun, WI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Waupun, WI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Waupun, WI (1.26k out of 9.19k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females < 5 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Waupun, WI is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.8% of the population of Waupun, WI has health coverage, with 46.5% on employee plans, 16% on Medicaid, 12.3% on Medicare, 18.7% on non-group plans, and 0.218% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Dodge County, WI see 1858 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.53% increase from the previous year (1830 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3080 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 867 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,858 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Dodge County, WI

Primary care physicians in Dodge County, WI see an average of 1,858 patients per year. This represents a 1.53% increase from the previous year (1,830 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Dodge County, WI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.2% under 18 years, 21.7% between 18 and 34 years, 37% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 55.2% were men and 44.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.17%

Uninsured

46.5%

Employer Coverage

16%

Medicaid

12.3%

Medicare

18.7%

Non-Group

0.218%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Waupun, WI grew by 1.08% from 6.1% to 6.17%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Waupun, WI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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