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Waupaca, WI


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Waupaca, Wisconsin

Waupaca, Wisconsin, in Waupaca county, is 33 miles W of Appleton, Wisconsin (center to center) and 108 miles NW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. There are 5,676 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Waupaca

In Waupaca, about 45% of adults are married. In Waupaca, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households. People in the city are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

There are a lot of senior citizens in Waupaca.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Waupaca had a median family income of $45,128.

Political Inclinations

Waupaca folks tended to give their money ($2,200) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Waupaca Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Waupaca that were owner-occupied was 54%.

Commuting

In Waupaca, 91% of commuters drive to work. One of the nice things about the city is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

Waupaca strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Waupaca Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Waupaca, WI

Comparing Waupaca to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens98
Female Share of the Population89
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Age of the Population55
Well-Paid Single Men53
Male Share of the Population32
Racial Diversity28

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size22
Portion of People Married21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults68
People Above Poverty52
Median Family Income54
People in Middle Class or Better43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home87
Public Transportation Use47
Walking and Biking to Work12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Affordability of Rents86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Affordability of Property Taxes45
Housing Recently Built45

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