Waupaca County, Wisconsin
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Demographics
As of the census
Census
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of 2000, there were 51,731 people, 19,863 households, and 13,884 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 69 /sqmi. There were 22,508 housing units at an average density of 30 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the county was 97.93% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.17% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
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, 0.42% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.27% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.01% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.54% from other races
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, and 0.66% from two or more races. 1.38% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race. 53.1% were of German, 8.5% Norwegian and 6.8% Irish
Irish people
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ancestry according to Census 2000. 96.6% spoke English
English language
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, 1.4% Spanish
Spanish language
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and 1.3% German
German language
German is a West Germanic language, related to and classified alongside English and Dutch. With an estimated 90 – 98 million native speakers, German is one of the world's major languages and is the most widely-spoken first language in the European Union....
as their first language.
There were 19,863 households out of which 32.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.40% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 7.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.10% were non-families. 25.20% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.01.
By age, 25.70% of the population was under 18, 7.10% from 18 to 24, 27.80% from 25 to 44, 22.70% from 45 to 64, and 16.70% who were 65 or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 100.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.40 males.
Politics and government
County offices- County board chairman - Dick Koeppen
- Vice Chair - Jim Loughrin
- County clerk - Mary Robbins
- County sheriff - Brad Hardel
Cities, villages, and towns
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Iola (town), Wisconsin Iola is a town in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 818 at the 2000 census. The Village of Iola is located partially within the town.-Geography:... Iola, Wisconsin Iola is a village in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,298 at the 2000 census. The village is located partially within the Town of Iola. A small portion lies within the adjacent Town of Scandinavia... Larrabee, Wisconsin Larrabee is a town in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,301 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of Buckbee is located in the town.-Geography:... Lebanon, Waupaca County, Wisconsin Lebanon is a town in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,648 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 36.1 square miles , of which, 36.0 square miles of it is land and 0.04 square miles of it... Lind, Wisconsin Lind is a town in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,381 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 36.1 square miles , of which, 35.9 square miles of it is land and 0.2 square miles of it is... Little Wolf, Wisconsin Little Wolf is a town in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States. Little Wolf is also the name of a former unincorporated community at the southern edge of the town.- History :... Manawa, Wisconsin Manawa is a city in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,330 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Manawa is located at .... Marion, Wisconsin Marion is a city in Shawano and Waupaca Counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 1,297 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Marion is located at .... (partial) Matteson, Wisconsin Matteson is a town in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 956 at the 2000 census. The former unincorporated community of Hunting was located partially in the town.-Geography:... Mukwa, Wisconsin Mukwa is a town in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,773 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Northport and Ostrander are located in the town.-Geography:... New London, Wisconsin New London is a city in Outagamie and Waupaca Counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 7,295 at the 2010 census. The city has a Saint Patrick's Day Parade, Irish Fest, and week-long festivities, when the city's name is changed to "New Dublin" for the week. The American Water... (partial) |
Ogdensburg, Wisconsin Ogdensburg is a village in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 224 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Ogdensburg is located at .... Royalton, Wisconsin Royalton is a town in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1523 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of Royalton is located in the town.-Geography:... Scandinavia (town), Wisconsin Scandinavia is a town in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,075 at the 2000 census. The Village of Scandinavia is located within the town.-Geography:... Scandinavia, Wisconsin Scandinavia is a village in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 349 at the 2000 census. The village president is Lee Nielsen Johnson.-Geography:Scandinavia is located at .... St. Lawrence, Wisconsin St. Lawrence is a town in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 740 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 35.0 square miles , of which, 34.7 square miles of it is land and 0.3 square miles of... Union, Waupaca County, Wisconsin Union is a town in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 804 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of Symco is located in the town.-Geography:... Waupaca (town), Wisconsin Waupaca is a town in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,155 at the 2000 census. The City of Waupaca is located mostly within the town, though it is politically independent.-Geography:... Waupaca, Wisconsin Waupaca is a city in Waupaca County in the state of Wisconsin. The population was 5,676 at the 2000 census. The city is believed to be named after Sam Waupaca of the Potowatomi tribe.... Weyauwega (town), Wisconsin Weyauwega is a town in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 627 at the 2000 census. The City of Weyauwega is located mostly within the town, though it is politically independent.-Geography:... Weyauwega, Wisconsin Weyauwega is a city in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,806 at the 2000 census. The city is located mostly within the Town of Weyauwega, though it is politically independent. Small portions extend north into the adjacent Town of Royalton... Wyoming, Waupaca County, Wisconsin Wyoming is a town in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 285 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 36.2 square miles , of which, 36.1 square miles of it is land and 0.1 square miles of it ... |
Unincorporated communities
- BuckbeeBuckbee, WisconsinBuckbee, Wisconsin is an unincorporated community in the Town of Larrabee, Waupaca County, Wisconsin.-Transportation:It is located about southeast of Marion along U.S. Route 45....
- Chain O' LakesChain O' Lakes, WisconsinChain O' Lakes is a census-designated place in the towns of Farmington and Dayton, Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States. Its population was 981 as of the 2010 census. Before 2010, it was part of the Chain O' Lakes-King CDP....
- Cobb TownCobb Town, WisconsinCobb Town, Wisconsin is an unincorporated community in the Town of Farmington, Waupaca County, Wisconsin.It is located about south of Sheridan, along the Ice Age Trail....
- HuntingHunting, WisconsinHunting, Wisconsin is a former unincorporated community of Shawano and Waupaca Counties, located in the towns of Belle Plaine and Matteson, along the north shore of the Embarrass River, United States. Today little more remains of the community than the name of the road that traverses it: "Hunting...
- KingKing, Waupaca County, Wisconsin-External links:*...
- Little HopeLittle Hope, WisconsinLittle Hope is an unincorporated community in the town of Dayton, in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States. Little Hope is located on County Highway K south-southwest of Waupaca....
- NorthlandNorthland, Waupaca County, WisconsinNorthfield is an unincorporated community located in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, USA, within the town of Harrison....
- North ReadfieldNorth Readfield, WisconsinNorth Readfield is an unincorporated community located in the town of Fremont, Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States....
- NorthportNorthport, Waupaca County, WisconsinNorthport is an unincorporated census-designated place located in the town of Mukwa, in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States. The community is on Wisconsin Highway 54, approximately two miles northwest from New London. As of the 2010 census, its population is 491....
- NorskeNorske, WisconsinNorske is an unincorporated community located in the town of Harrison, Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States....
- OstranderOstrander, WisconsinOstrander is an unincorporated community located in the town of Mukwa, Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States. Ostrander is located on the Little Wolf River west of New London....
- ParfreyvilleParfreyville, WisconsinParfreyville is an unincorporated community in the town of Dayton, Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States. Parfreyville is located on County Highway K southwest of Waupaca....
- ReadfieldReadfield, WisconsinReadfield is an unincorporated community located in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States. Readfield is located on Wisconsin Highway 96 east of Fremont, in the town of Caledonia. Readfield has a post office with ZIP code 54969....
- Red BanksRed Banks, Waupaca County, WisconsinRed Banks is an unincorporated community located in the town of Fremont, Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States....
- RoyaltonRoyalton (community), WisconsinRoyalton is an unincorporated community located in the town of Royalton, Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States. Royalton is located on Wisconsin Highway 54 west-northwest of New London....
- RuralRural, WisconsinRural, Wisconsin is an unincorporated community in the Town of Dayton, Waupaca County, Wisconsin.-History:Rural was the home town of author and poet Margaret Ashmun The Ashmun family home still stands in Rural.-Images:...
- SheridanSheridan, Waupaca County, WisconsinSheridan, Wisconsin is an unincorporated community in the Town of Farmington, Waupaca County, Wisconsin.It is located about northwest of Waupaca, along the U.S. Route 10....
- Schmidt CornerSchmidt Corner, WisconsinSchmidt Corner is an unincorporated community located in the town of Harrison, Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States. Schmidt Corner is located at the junction of County Highways C and J north of Iola....
- SymcoSymco, WisconsinSymco is an unincorporated community located in the town of Union, Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States. Symco is located on Wisconsin Highway 22 at the Little Wolf River, north-northeast of Manawa....