Kaukauna Population 2026

Kaukauna has a population of 15,854, making it the #2957 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Wisconsin. It is about 555× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

Location of Kaukauna (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

15,854

Rank in United States

#2957

Coordinates

44.28°N, 88.27°W

~200 m elevation · America/Chicago

Distance to capital (Washington)

1,108 km

688 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Wisconsin

City	Population	Rank in United States
Milwaukee	563,531	#32
Madison	280,305	#74
Green Bay	105,207	#302
Kenosha	99,858	#325
Racine	77,742	#473
Appleton	74,139	#511
Waukesha	71,970	#529
Eau Claire	67,778	#569

Cities near Kaukauna

Appleton74,139 people · ~12 km away
Menasha17,572 people · ~16 km away
Neenah25,792 people · ~18 km away
De Pere24,724 people · ~25 km away
Ashwaubenon17,176 people · ~28 km away
Howard19,250 people · ~33 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kaukauna?

Kaukauna has a population of 15,854 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2957 biggest city in United States.

What state is Kaukauna in?

Kaukauna is located in Wisconsin, United States.

Is Kaukauna the capital of United States?

No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 1,108 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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