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Mequon

Wisconsin · 25,142 residents · 46.283 sq mi
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Mequon is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $128,403. Population has grown 15% since 2000. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $396,700. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 103% more than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
70% 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
25,142
+15%since 2000
from 21,823 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
543 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 472 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.4
+9%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
18K20K22K24K26K1990201020202024Mequon
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$128,403
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,733 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$66,751
+38%since 2000
from $48,333 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
68.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services10.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$396,700
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $246,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,708
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $931 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.3% in 2000
14.1% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+14%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(21,315)
Black3%(756)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(876)
Asian4.7%(1,186)
Other2.7%(683)
Diversity Score32.1%(8,079)
Diversity Score
32
+128%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
69.9%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 59.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 96.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
33.7%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+77%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.2%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 63.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
62.8%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
9.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.1%
−95.4 ptssince 2013
from 97.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mequon, Wisconsin?

Mequon, Wisconsin has about 25,142 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mequon, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Mequon, Wisconsin earns about $128,403 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 $396,700, and the typical rent is about $1,708 a month.

How educated are people in Mequon, Wisconsin?

About 69.9% 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 4.1% 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 6,242 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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