Waupaca (town), Wisconsin facts for kids
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Waupaca, Wisconsin
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Location of Waupaca, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Waupaca |
| Area | |
| • Total | 30.9 sq mi (79.9 km2) |
| • Land | 30.8 sq mi (79.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 833 ft (254 m) |
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| • Total | 1,155 |
| • Density | 37.5/sq mi (14.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-84400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584376 |
Waupaca is a town located in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 1,155 people lived there.
Even though the City of Waupaca is mostly inside the town, it runs its own government. This means it makes its own rules and decisions. A place called Granite Quarry, which is now a ghost town, was also partly located in Waupaca.
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Discover Waupaca's Location and Size
Waupaca is a town with a total area of about 30.9 square miles (79.9 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 30.8 square miles (79.7 square kilometers), is land. A small part, 0.1 square miles (0.2 square kilometers), is water. This information comes from the United States Census Bureau.
Who Lives in Waupaca?
This section shares details about the people living in Waupaca, based on the 2000 census.
Population and Homes
In 2000, there were 1,155 people living in Waupaca. These people lived in 417 different homes, and 328 of these were families. On average, there were about 38 people per square mile. There were also 448 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Diversity in Waupaca
Most of the people in Waupaca were White, making up about 98% of the population. A small number of people were Black, Native American, Asian, or Pacific Islander. Some people also identified as being from two or more different backgrounds. About 0.52% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age Groups
About 37% of the homes had children under 18 years old living there. Most homes, about 72%, were married couples living together. Some homes had a female head of the house without a husband. About 16% of homes were single individuals.
The average home had about 2.77 people. The average family had about 3.11 people.
The age of people in Waupaca varied. About 28% were under 18 years old. About 6% were between 18 and 24. The largest group, about 28.5%, was between 25 and 44. About 26% were between 45 and 64. Finally, about 11% were 65 years old or older. The average age was 38 years.
For every 100 females, there were about 112 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were about 105 males.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in Waupaca was $46,667 per year. For families, the average income was $52,222. Males generally earned more, with an average income of $31,534. Females had an average income of $22,450. The average income per person was $19,843.
About 4.7% of families and 6.7% of all people lived below the poverty line. This included 7.1% of those under 18 and 1.4% of those 65 or older.
Famous People from Waupaca
Some notable people have connections to Waupaca:
- Gerald K. Anderson: He was a politician who served in the Wisconsin State Assembly.
- Annie Burgstede: She is an actress.
- Arthur J. Plowman: He was a farmer and also a politician. He was born in the town of Waupaca.
See also
In Spanish: Waupaca (condado de Waupaca, Wisconsin) para niños
