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Menomonee Falls

Wisconsin · 38,527 residents · 32.895 sq mi
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Menomonee Falls is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,555. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $264,800. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents. Households here earn about 37% more than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
45% 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
38,527
+18%since 2000
from 32,647 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,171 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 992 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.2
+10%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
26K29K33K37K41K1990201020202024Menomonee Falls
202440K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,555
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,952 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,101
+75%since 2000
from $27,454 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.2%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.7%
US avg: 10%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$264,800
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $151,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,129
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $702 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
27.2% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+17%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(31,225)
Black1.5%(474)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(377)
Asian0.9%(286)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.6%(2,800)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83%(31,994)
Black3.7%(1,433)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(1,243)
Asian6.1%(2,349)
Other2.6%(986)
Diversity Score35.5%(13,694)
Diversity Score
36
+314%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.2%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 30.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+65%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.8%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 89.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 68.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.5%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.9%
−93.3 ptssince 2013
from 96.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin?

Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin has about 38,527 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin earns about $86,555 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin expensive?

In Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $264,800, and the typical rent is about $1,129 a month.

How educated are people in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin?

About 45.2% of adults age 25 and over in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin?

About 3.0% of people in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,687 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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

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