Waunakee is a village located in Dane County Wisconsin. Waunakee has a 2024 population of 15,225. Waunakee is currently growing at a rate of 0.48% annually and its population has increased by 1.97% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,931 in 2020.
The average household income in Waunakee is $167,716 with a poverty rate of 3.7%. The median age in Waunakee is 39.9 years: 39.7 years for males, and 40.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Waunakee was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,179 | 88.29% |
| Two or more races | 1,010 | 6.77% |
| Black or African American | 267 | 1.79% |
| Asian | 197 | 1.32% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 192 | 1.29% |
| Other race | 82 | 0.55% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,472 | 2.71 | 76.9 | 23.1 |
| Married | 3,350 | 3.2 | 92.1 | 7.9 |
| Non Family | 1,235 | 1.34 | 51.4 | 48.6 |
| Female | 444 | 2.79 | 68.9 | 31.1 |
| Male | 443 | 2.73 | 41.3 | 58.7 |
3
Average Family Size
2.71
Average Household Size
76.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 101 | 1.03% |
| Associates Degree | 934 | 9.49% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,906 | 39.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,192 | 22.28% |
| High School Graduate | 1,285 | 13.06% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8 | 0.08% |
| Some College | 1,414 | 14.37% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,921 | 8,857 | 5,690 |
| 2+ Races | 462 | 423 | 243 |
| Hispanic | 385 | 346 | 83 |
| Black | 136 | 130 | 24 |
| Islander | 125 | 125 | 0 |
| Asian | 93 | 93 | 85 |
| Other Race | 52 | 52 | 21 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 91.4%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $97,717 | $117,603 | $69,800 |
| Graduate Degree | $109,661 | $166,250 | $78,681 |
| High School Graduate | $45,608 | $55,083 | $40,783 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $62,823 | $54,821 | $0 |
| Overall | $83,562 | $100,455 | $61,361 |
| Some College | $59,953 | $77,329 | $48,929 |
$83,562
Average Earnings
$100,455
Average Male
$61,361
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.07% of Waunakee residents speak only English, while 6.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.4% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,911 | 307 | 2.38% |
| Black | 267 | 153 | 57.3% |
| Multiple | 1,010 | 87 | 8.61% |
3.7%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.54%
Male Poverty Rate
2.79%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Waunakee is Black, with 57.3% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Waunakee is White, with 2.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.12%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.81%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.69%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 8.42% |
| Some College | 3.95% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 2.83% |
| Male Employed | 0.96% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $160,149 | $186,081 |
| Households | $128,750 | $167,716 |
| Married Families | $192,317 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $58,540 | $70,075 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.3%
Male Marriage Rate
58.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
509
Number of Veterans
432
Male Veterans
77
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 205 |
| Second Gulf War | 132 |
| Korea | 73 |
| First Gulf War | 66 |
| World War II | 11 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 187 |
| 65 to 74 | 139 |
| 35 to 54 | 109 |
| 55 to 64 | 65 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 479 | 5.07% |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 4.7% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 2.46% |
| Black | 5 | 2.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.51%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.7%
Labor Force Participation
68.2%
Employment Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
67.53%
Born in Waunakee
95.82%
Native Born
4.18%
Foreign Born
1.69%
Non Citizen
2.49%
Naturalized
95.82% of Waunakee residents were born in the United States, with 67.53% having been born in Wisconsin. 1.69% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 15,593 | 73 | 0.47% |
| 2028 | 15,520 | 74 | 0.48% |
| 2027 | 15,446 | 74 | 0.48% |
| 2026 | 15,372 | 73 | 0.48% |
| 2025 | 15,299 | 74 | 0.49% |
| 2024 | 15,225 | 73 | 0.48% |
| 2023 | 15,152 | 165 | 1.1% |
| 2022 | 14,987 | 68 | 0.46% |
| 2021 | 14,919 | -12 | -0.08% |
| 2020 | 14,931 | 861 | 6.12% |
| 2019 | 14,070 | 149 | 1.07% |
| 2018 | 13,921 | 133 | 0.96% |
| 2017 | 13,788 | 188 | 1.38% |
| 2016 | 13,600 | 311 | 2.34% |
| 2015 | 13,289 | 232 | 1.78% |
| 2014 | 13,057 | 250 | 1.95% |
| 2013 | 12,807 | 175 | 1.39% |
| 2012 | 12,632 | 251 | 2.03% |
| 2011 | 12,381 | 229 | 1.88% |
| 2010 | 12,152 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8,995 | 3,098 | 52.54% |
| 1990 | 5,897 | 2,031 | 52.53% |
| 1980 | 3,866 | -11,727 | -75.21% |