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Waupaca city, WI

ZIP 54981 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 54981

54981 has a population of 15,064 with a median age of 46.8 yrs (53.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
93.7%+52% vs US avg
x
Black
1.1%-91% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.7%-88% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
4.2%-77% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
19.2%-13% vs US avg
x
18–64
57.5%-7% vs US avg
x
65+
23.3%+43% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
5.6%-50% vs US avg
x
High school
36.3%+38% vs US avg
x
Some college
30.0%+4% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
28.1%-17% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
59.0%+23% vs US avg
x
Never married
23.7%-30% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.7%+13% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.7%
x
Diversity Index
12/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
7.8%-32% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
30.7%+121% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.5%+75% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.9%-4% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
10.1%+25% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
35.0%+503% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 54981

Poverty Rate
7.8%-32% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.5%+75% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
30.7%+121% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
10.1%+25% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.9%-4% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
6.2%-23% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
7.4%-37% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
35.0%+503% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population15,064
Median age46.8
Poverty rate7.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White93.7%
Hispanic4.2%
Black1.1%
Asian0.7%
Foreign-born30.7%