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Mequon

Wisconsin · 23,132 residents · 46.283 sq mi
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Mequon is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,429. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $369,800. With a median age of 45.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 108% more than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,132
+6%since 2000
from 21,823 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
500 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 472 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.9
+8%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
18K20K22K24K26K1990201020202024Mequon
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$107,429
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,733 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,719
+21%since 2000
from $48,333 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
66.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.478
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services13.5%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration9.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Information8%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$369,800
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $246,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,146
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $931 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
59.2%
−32.0 ptssince 2000
from 91.3% in 2000
12.6% rent
Vacancy rate
4.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+27%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(20,360)
Black2.2%(490)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(261)
Asian2.4%(520)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.1%(3,078)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(20,905)
Black2.7%(630)
Hispanic / Latino2%(467)
Asian3.6%(823)
Other1.1%(247)
Diversity Score22.1%(5,104)
Diversity Score
22
+56%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
63.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 59.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 96.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
28.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+70%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
53.9%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
8.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mequon, Wisconsin?

Mequon, Wisconsin has about 23,132 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mequon, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Mequon, Wisconsin earns about $107,429 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mequon, Wisconsin expensive?

In Mequon, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $369,800, and the typical rent is about $1,146 a month.

How educated are people in Mequon, Wisconsin?

About 63.2% of adults age 25 and over in Mequon, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mequon, Wisconsin?

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

Has Mequon, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Mequon, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,232 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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