Wisconsin Rapids, WI Demographics

A map of Wisconsin Rapids's Population by Race

Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin had a population of 18,877 in 2020. It was 85.7% White, 1.2% Black, 3.5% Asian, 4.6% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 3.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Wisconsin Rapids, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Wisconsin Rapids is the 44th 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).

Wisconsin Rapids's White Population

16,184 residents of Wisconsin Rapids identify as White, or 85.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Wisconsin Rapids slightly larger than the White share of the population of Wisconsin (78.6% White). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Wisconsin Rapids is ranked #626 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Wisconsin Rapids is less White than neighboring Port Edwards (90% White), Biron (90.5% White), Lake Wazeecha (94.4% White), Rudolph (94.7% White), and Nekoosa (88% White).

Wisconsin Rapids's Black Population

235 residents of Wisconsin Rapids identify as Black, or 1.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Wisconsin Rapids roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Wisconsin (6.2% Black). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Wisconsin Rapids is ranked #146 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Wisconsin Rapids is more Black than neighboring Port Edwards (0.9% Black), Biron (0.8% Black), Lake Wazeecha (0.5% Black), Rudolph (0% Black), and Nekoosa (0.4% Black).

Wisconsin Rapids's Asian Population

661 residents of Wisconsin Rapids identify as Asian, or 3.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Wisconsin Rapids roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Wisconsin (3% Asian). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Wisconsin Rapids is ranked #54 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Wisconsin Rapids is more Asian than neighboring Port Edwards (2.3% Asian), Biron (1.7% Asian), Lake Wazeecha (1% Asian), Rudolph (0% Asian), and Nekoosa (0.4% Asian).

Wisconsin Rapids's Hispanic Population

867 residents of Wisconsin Rapids identify as Hispanic, or 4.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Wisconsin Rapids roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Wisconsin (7.6% Hispanic). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Wisconsin Rapids is ranked #225 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Wisconsin Rapids is more Hispanic than neighboring Port Edwards (2.3% Hispanic), Biron (3.5% Hispanic), and Lake Wazeecha (1.3% Hispanic). Wisconsin Rapids is less Hispanic than neighboring Nekoosa (4.7% Hispanic).

Wisconsin Rapids's Native American/Other Population

207 residents of Wisconsin Rapids identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Wisconsin Rapids roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Wisconsin (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Wisconsin Rapids is ranked #184 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Wisconsin Rapids is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lake Wazeecha (1% Native American/Other), and Rudolph (0.5% Native American/Other). Wisconsin Rapids is less Native American/Other than neighboring Port Edwards (1.2% Native American/Other), Biron (1.2% Native American/Other), and Nekoosa (2.6% Native American/Other).

Wisconsin Rapids's Multiracial Population

723 residents of Wisconsin Rapids identify as Multiracial, or 3.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Wisconsin Rapids roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Wisconsin (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Wisconsin Rapids is ranked #223 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Wisconsin Rapids is more Multiracial than neighboring Port Edwards (3.3% Multiracial), Biron (2.4% Multiracial), Lake Wazeecha (1.8% Multiracial), and Rudolph (0.2% Multiracial). Wisconsin Rapids is less Multiracial than neighboring Nekoosa (4% Multiracial).

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