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Cedarburg

Wisconsin · 12,121 residents · 4.921 sq mi
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Cedarburg is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $79,868. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $325,300. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 26% more than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,121
+11%since 2000
from 10,908 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,463 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 2,217 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.0
+13%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K10K11K12K13K1990201020202024Cedarburg
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,868
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,431 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,680
+66%since 2000
from $27,455 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 10%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$325,300
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $180,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$887
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $670 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.2% in 2000
33.7% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+27%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(10,629)
Black0.2%(25)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(94)
Asian0.7%(80)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.5%(495)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(11,104)
Black0.8%(99)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(303)
Asian1.5%(186)
Other1.5%(185)
Diversity Score15.6%(1,890)
Diversity Score
16
+244%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.8%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 41.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 92.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+63%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 72.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.0%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.0%
−93.3 ptssince 2013
from 95.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cedarburg, Wisconsin?

Cedarburg, Wisconsin has about 12,121 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cedarburg, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Cedarburg, Wisconsin earns about $79,868 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cedarburg, Wisconsin expensive?

In Cedarburg, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $325,300, and the typical rent is about $887 a month.

How educated are people in Cedarburg, Wisconsin?

About 58.8% of adults age 25 and over in Cedarburg, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cedarburg, Wisconsin?

About 6.7% of people in Cedarburg, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cedarburg, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Cedarburg, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,226 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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