Waupaca County, Wisconsin
County
Overview
- County Name
- Waupaca County
- State
- Wisconsin
- FIPS Code
- 55135
- State FIPS
- 55
- County FIPS
- 135
Geography
- Land Area
- 747.70 sq mi
- Water Area
- 17.47 sq mi
- Total Area
- 765.17 sq mi
- Latitude
- 44.478004
- Longitude
- -88.967005
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 51,215
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 40,860
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 49,448 | 96.5% |
| Hispanic | 1,769 | 3.5% |
| White | 48,030 | 93.8% |
| Black | 254 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 115 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 101 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 46 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 39,844 | 97.5% |
| Hispanic | 1,013 | 2.5% |
| White | 38,902 | 95.2% |
| Black | 263 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 236 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 424 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 28 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 51,569
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $73,389
- Poverty Rate
- 10.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 5,227
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 48,037 | 93.2% |
| Black | 285 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 139 | 0.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 36,162
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 5,607 | 15.5% |
| Republican | 18,297 | 50.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 12,258 | 33.9% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 17,015 | 47.1% |
| Female | 18,936 | 52.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 29,117 | 80.5% |
| Hispanic | 660 | 1.8% |
| Black | 32 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 200 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 23,042
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 63.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 18,785 | 64.5% |
| Hispanic | 296 | 44.8% |
| Black | 17 | 53.1% |
| Asian | 107 | 53.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 11,356 | 66.7% |
| Female | 11,578 | 61.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 14,455 (38.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 7,731 (20.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 25,791
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $209,485
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $884
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 81.2%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 7.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.4%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.