Waushara County Demographics
A map of Waushara County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 21,552 | 87.9% |
Hispanic | 1,693 | 6.9% |
Multiracial | 603 | 2.5% |
Black | 389 | 1.6% |
Native American/Other | 185 | 0.8% |
Asian | 98 | 0.4% |
Waushara County, Wisconsin had a population of 24,520 in 2020. It was 87.9% White, 1.6% Black, 0.4% Asian, 6.9% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 2.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Waushara County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Waushara County is the 47th most populous county of the 72 counties in Wisconsin.
Waushara County's White Population
21,552 residents of Waushara County identify as White, or 87.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Waushara County slightly larger than the White share of the population of Wisconsin (78.6% White). Of the 72 counties in Wisconsin, Waushara County is ranked #43 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Waushara County is less White than neighboring Marquette County (92.8% White), Green Lake County (90.7% White), Portage County (88.4% White), Waupaca County (92.2% White), and Adams County (89% White).
Waushara County's Black Population
389 residents of Waushara County identify as Black, or 1.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Waushara County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Wisconsin (6.2% Black). Of the 72 counties in Wisconsin, Waushara County is ranked #19 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Waushara County is more Black than neighboring Marquette County (0.3% Black), Green Lake County (0.6% Black), Portage County (1.3% Black), and Waupaca County (0.4% Black). Waushara County is less Black than neighboring Adams County (2.9% Black).
Waushara County's Asian Population
98 residents of Waushara County identify as Asian, or 0.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Waushara County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Wisconsin (3% Asian). Of the 72 counties in Wisconsin, Waushara County is ranked #50 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Waushara County is more Asian than neighboring Marquette County (0.3% Asian). Waushara County is less Asian than neighboring Green Lake County (0.5% Asian), Portage County (3.2% Asian), and Waupaca County (0.5% Asian).
Waushara County's Hispanic Population
1,693 residents of Waushara County identify as Hispanic, or 6.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Waushara County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Wisconsin (7.6% Hispanic). Of the 72 counties in Wisconsin, Waushara County is ranked #11 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Waushara County is more Hispanic than neighboring Marquette County (3.1% Hispanic), Green Lake County (5.1% Hispanic), Portage County (3.7% Hispanic), Waupaca County (3.6% Hispanic), and Adams County (3.9% Hispanic).
Waushara County's Native American/Other Population
185 residents of Waushara County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Waushara County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Wisconsin (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 72 counties in Wisconsin, Waushara County is ranked #30 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Waushara County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Marquette County (0.7% Native American/Other), Green Lake County (0.5% Native American/Other), Portage County (0.6% Native American/Other), and Waupaca County (0.7% Native American/Other). Waushara County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Adams County (1.1% Native American/Other).
Waushara County's Multiracial Population
603 residents of Waushara County identify as Multiracial, or 2.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Waushara County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Wisconsin (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 72 counties in Wisconsin, Waushara County is ranked #63 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Waushara County is less Multiracial than neighboring Marquette County (2.7% Multiracial), Green Lake County (2.6% Multiracial), Portage County (2.8% Multiracial), Waupaca County (2.6% Multiracial), and Adams County (2.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.