Waupun, Wisconsin Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Waupun, Wisconsin is 11,244 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 85th-largest city in Wisconsin. The median household income is $66,931, the median home value is $167,700, and the median age is 38.5.
The population has declined 1.8% since 2010 (11,339 → 11,131).
11,244
Population
2408
People / sq mi
$66,931
Median Income
$167,700
Median Home Value
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Waupun covers 4.7 sq mi of land at 2408 people per square mile.
About Waupun, WI
Waupun is defined demographically by education — 14.7% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average. Waupun is a city in Wisconsin with a population of 11,244.
The typical household here earns about $66,931, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 11.7% of residents fall below the poverty line, below the national 12.4%. Property is affordable here, the median home worth $167,700, with typical rent around $830.
Four-year-degree attainment is near the bottom of the range for US cities, 14.7%, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the lower side here, at 6.8%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 17 minutes each way.
Waupun city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Waupun city had a population of 11,339 in 2010 and 11,131 in 2024, a -1.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 11,567 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: -0.12%.
11,131
Population (2024)
11,339
Population (2010)
11,567
Peak (2020)
-0.12%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11,339 |
| 2011 | 11,308 |
| 2012 | 11,325 |
| 2013 | 11,281 |
| 2014 | 11,325 |
| 2015 | 11,276 |
| 2016 | 11,265 |
| 2017 | 11,298 |
| 2018 | 11,317 |
| 2019 | 11,199 |
| 2020 | 11,567 |
| 2021 | 11,018 |
| 2022 | 11,083 |
| 2023 | 11,116 |
| 2024 | 11,131 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 79.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.2% |
Economy & Income
$66,931
Median Household Income
$30,756
Per Capita Income
11.7%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$167,700
Median Home Value
$830
Median Rent
64.5%
Owner-Occupied
Education
89.7%
High School+
14.7%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
79.5%
Public Transit
6.8%
Work From Home
17.4 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
19.2%
Foreign Born
91.1%
Non-English at Home
6.3%
Veterans
10.4%
With Disability
93.8%
Health Insurance
92.5%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Manufacturing | 30.5% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 16.9% |
| Public Administration | 9.6% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 5.6% |
| Retail Trade | 5.2% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 4.3% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 3.8% |
| Construction | 3.0% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 2.9% |
| Information | 1.6% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Waupun, Wisconsin has a population of 11,244 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 85th-largest city in Wisconsin.
The median household income in Waupun, Wisconsin is $66,931, with 11.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Waupun, Wisconsin is $167,700, with median monthly rent at $830 and a homeownership rate of 64.5%.
The median age in Waupun, Wisconsin is 38.5 years. The population is 63.7% male and 36.3% female.
The population has declined 1.8% since 2010 (11,339 → 11,131).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.