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Waupaca County, WI: growth, migration and housing
Waupaca County has 51,461 residents, down 0.7% since 2020 (+0.1% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 1,260 households moved in and 1,269 moved out (-9 net), while a net $1.7M of income left. Median household income is $72,830, the median home $211,400 and median rent $852 a month.
In Wisconsin: 66th of 72 counties for 5-year population growth · 45th of 72 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 37th of 72 counties for median household income · 46th of 72 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Waupaca County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Outagamie County, WI | 301 | $15.7M |
| Winnebago County, WI | 177 | $10.3M |
| Portage County, WI | 85 | $4.4M |
| Shawano County, WI | 82 | $4.2M |
| Brown County, WI | 51 | $2.4M |
| Waushara County, WI | 37 | $2.3M |
| Milwaukee County, WI | 26 | $1.6M |
| Dane County, WI | 24 | $1.3M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Waupaca County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Outagamie County, WI | 295 | $14.6M |
| Winnebago County, WI | 132 | $7.0M |
| Portage County, WI | 103 | $6.5M |
| Shawano County, WI | 96 | $5.1M |
| Waushara County, WI | 55 | $3.6M |
| Brown County, WI | 44 | $1.9M |
| Dane County, WI | 30 | $1.1M |
| Milwaukee County, WI | 28 | $1.2M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.