CensusEasy
CITY

Mukwonago

Wisconsin · 8,544 residents (2025 est.) · 8.033 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Whitewater micropolitan area
Compare
The short version

Mukwonago is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $98,273. Population has grown 37% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $366,200. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 27% more than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,415
+37%since 2000
from 6,162 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,048 / sq mi
+37%since 2000
from 767 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.4
+16%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:8,544 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K8K9K1990201020202024Mukwonago
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,273
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,967
+117%since 2000
from $23,993 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.2%
+21.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
+30%since 2010
from 0.336 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$366,200
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $142,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,142
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $669 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
27.0% rent
Vacancy rate
2.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.8%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.8%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+47%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
57
RELATED:See current rent listings in Mukwonago on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(5,962)
Black0.2%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(117)
Asian0.4%(22)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.1%(373)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(7,060)
Black1.9%(158)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(636)
Asian4.4%(369)
Other2.3%(192)
Diversity Score36%(3,025)
Diversity Score
36
+494%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.4%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+41%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.7%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.4%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 73.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.2%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
6.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2012
from 8.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.6%
−88.4 ptssince 2013
from 94.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2017
from 87.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2016
from 97.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Mukwonago

Indian Harbour Beach
Pop 8,914
Lely Resort
Pop 8,582
Ave Maria
Pop 8,258
McGregor
Pop 8,490
Places similar to Mukwonago
Head to head

Compare Mukwonago to nearby cities

MUKWONAGO VS
Waukesha
Income$130,978+33%
Home value$415,500+13%
Population8,507same
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
MUKWONAGO VS
Muskego
Income$112,221+14%
Home value$417,400+14%
Population25,602+200%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
MUKWONAGO VS
Waukesha
Income$83,837−15%
Home value$315,500−14%
Population70,872+729%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
MUKWONAGO VS
Burlington
Income$83,419−15%
Home value$276,600−24%
Population10,951+28%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Mukwonago, Wisconsin?

Mukwonago, Wisconsin has about 8,415 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mukwonago, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Mukwonago, Wisconsin earns about $98,273 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mukwonago, Wisconsin expensive?

In Mukwonago, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $366,200, and the typical rent is about $1,142 a month.

How educated are people in Mukwonago, Wisconsin?

About 37.4% of adults age 25 and over in Mukwonago, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mukwonago, Wisconsin?

About 4.2% of people in Mukwonago, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mukwonago, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Mukwonago, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,958 residents, a change of about 89 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Wisconsin
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Mukwonago with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →