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Waupun, WI


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Waupun, Wisconsin

Waupun, Wisconsin, in Dodge county, is 28 miles S of Oshkosh, Wisconsin (center to center) and 58 miles NW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city has a population of 10,718.

The People and Families of Waupun

In Waupun, about 42% of adults are married.

Interestingly, Waupun is known for having more men than similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Waupun had a median family income of $50,820. You could say that Waupun is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Waupun ($2,000). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

The streets of Waupun are considered safe by both national and state standards.

Waupun Housing

About 69% of housing units in Waupun are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Waupun, 92% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the city are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most. Commuting to work is generally easier in Waupun than in most places of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyWaupun Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyWaupun Well-Paid Single Men
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Waupun Low Violent Crime
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Waupun Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Waupun Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Waupun, WI

Comparing Waupun 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men910
Racial Diversity810
Senior Citizens54
Age of the Population43
Children Under 5 Years Old12
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married67
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty77
People in Middle Class or Better77
Median Family Income66
College Educated Adults34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times99
Working at Home54
Public Transportation Use25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents86
People Living Alone76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
Affordability of Property Taxes45
Housing Recently Built33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime108
Low Property Crime88

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