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Waupaca, WI
City in Waupaca County, Wisconsin.
Population
6,283
Land area
7.9sq mi
People per sq mi
794
ZIP codes
0
Waupaca and its ZIP codes
Waupaca at a glance
- Waupaca is about 7.3 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- It is the 140th most populous of 808 cities and towns in Wisconsin.
- Households here earn a median of $52,727 a year, 32% less than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $175,600 (34% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $783 a month.
Local data for Waupaca, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Waupaca, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,727
Poverty rate
11.5%
Median home value
$175,600
Median rent
$783/mo
Homeownership
61.3%
Bachelor's or higher
23.9%
Median age
42.1
Average commute
27.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,349), Norwegian Americans (538), Polish Americans (521).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Waupaca County. PPP loans are for Waupaca.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,799
18,477 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,826
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$484M
FY 2026, $9,349 per person
How people get to work
Waupaca, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.4%
- Carpooled5.4%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.6%
- Worked from home9.7%
Average one-way commute: 27.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Waupaca, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
478
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
138
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 8°F
33.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone12 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Waupaca, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.0%
U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
Cities near Waupaca
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KingCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 2.2 |
| Chain O' LakesCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 3.4 |
| WeyauwegaCity | 7.6 mi | 1.5 |
| OgdensburgVillage | 7.8 mi | 1 |
| ScandinaviaVillage | 8.5 mi | 0.9 |
| ManawaCity | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| IolaVillage | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| AmherstVillage | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| FremontVillage | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| Pine RiverCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| Wild RoseVillage | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| Amherst JunctionVillage | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| NorthportCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.7 |
| Poy SippiCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| NelsonvilleVillage | 15 mi | 1 |
| TustinCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Waupaca, WI in?
- Waupaca is in Waupaca County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Waupaca, WI?
- About 6,283 people live in Waupaca, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Waupaca?
- Nearby places include King (1.8 mi), Chain O' Lakes (4.5 mi), Weyauwega (7.6 mi), Ogdensburg (7.8 mi), Scandinavia (8.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023