Waunakee, WI Demographics

A map of Waunakee's Population by Race

Waunakee, Wisconsin had a population of 14,879 in 2020. It was 87.7% White, 1.3% Black, 2.7% Asian, 4.0% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 4.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Waunakee, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Waunakee is the 60th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Waunakee's White Population

13,048 residents of Waunakee identify as White, or 87.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Waunakee slightly larger than the White share of the population of Wisconsin (78.6% White). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Waunakee is ranked #570 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Waunakee is more White than neighboring Middleton (77.7% White), Shorewood Hills (75.3% White), and DeForest (85.9% White). Waunakee is less White than neighboring Dane (89.8% White), and Maple Bluff (91.8% White).

Waunakee's Black Population

186 residents of Waunakee identify as Black, or 1.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Waunakee roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Wisconsin (6.2% Black). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Waunakee is ranked #129 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Waunakee is more Black than neighboring Dane (0.9% Black), and Maple Bluff (0.7% Black). Waunakee is less Black than neighboring Middleton (3.5% Black), Shorewood Hills (2.4% Black), and DeForest (2.2% Black).

Waunakee's Asian Population

395 residents of Waunakee identify as Asian, or 2.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Waunakee roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Wisconsin (3% Asian). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Waunakee is ranked #66 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Waunakee is more Asian than neighboring Dane (1.7% Asian), Maple Bluff (0.7% Asian), and DeForest (2.6% Asian). Waunakee is less Asian than neighboring Middleton (7% Asian), and Shorewood Hills (10.7% Asian).

Waunakee's Hispanic Population

595 residents of Waunakee identify as Hispanic, or 4.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Waunakee roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Wisconsin (7.6% Hispanic). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Waunakee is ranked #291 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Waunakee is more Hispanic than neighboring Dane (3.8% Hispanic), and Maple Bluff (3% Hispanic). Waunakee is less Hispanic than neighboring Middleton (6.8% Hispanic), Shorewood Hills (5.1% Hispanic), and DeForest (4.8% Hispanic).

Waunakee's Native American/Other Population

55 residents of Waunakee identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Waunakee roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Wisconsin (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Waunakee is ranked #509 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Waunakee is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dane (0.1% Native American/Other), Maple Bluff (0.1% Native American/Other), and Shorewood Hills (0.3% Native American/Other). Waunakee is less Native American/Other than neighboring Middleton (0.6% Native American/Other).

Waunakee's Multiracial Population

600 residents of Waunakee identify as Multiracial, or 4.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Waunakee roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Wisconsin (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Waunakee is ranked #179 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Waunakee is more Multiracial than neighboring Dane (3.8% Multiracial), and Maple Bluff (3.7% Multiracial). Waunakee is less Multiracial than neighboring Middleton (4.3% Multiracial), Shorewood Hills (6.2% Multiracial), and DeForest (4.1% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.