Waupaca County, Wisconsin
WI · FIPS 55135 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 51,569 | — | #993 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $72,830 | -3.1% | #984 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.3 years | +16.5% | #710 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $211,400 | -25.0% | #1,293 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $852 | -26.7% | #1,732 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.4% | -17.5% | #884 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Waupaca County has a population of 51,569, making it the #993 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.3 years, which is 16.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Waupaca County is $72,830, ranking #984 out of 3,222 counties — 3.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 10.4% and unemployment stands at 2.8%.
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The median home value in Waupaca County is $211,400 (-25.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $852/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.3%.
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94.1% of residents in Waupaca County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.7% above the national rate.
About Waupaca County, Wisconsin
Waupaca County, Wisconsin has a total population of 51,569, making it the 993rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Waupaca County is 45.3 years, which is 16.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Waupaca County is $72,830, which ranks #984 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 3.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8%.
The median home value in Waupaca County is $211,400, 25.0% below the national median. Renters in Waupaca County pay a median gross rent of $852 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Waupaca County, 20.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 39.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.8 min.
Waupaca County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.9%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
All data for Waupaca County, Wisconsin comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.