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CITY · 2010 ACS

Muskego

Wisconsin · 24,135 residents · 31.6 sq mi
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With 24,135 people, Muskego is a city in Wisconsin. That is roughly 60% ahead of the Wisconsin median. Owners hold 84% of the housing stock. The median age is 42.4, about 5 years above the US median. Poverty is uncommon here, at 2.5% of residents. Median household income runs $82,466, well clear of the $52,703 US median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

24,135
+13%since 2000
from 21,397 in 2000
1990 – 2025
42.4
+13%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Land area
31.6 sq mi
Population, 19902024
16K19K21K24K26K19902000201020202024Muskego
202425K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 55.5%(1,318)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 97.2%(1,732)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 147.7%(1,854)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 196.8%(1,647)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 244.2%(1,003)
US avg: 7%
25 to 348.7%(2,099)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4414.6%(3,514)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5418.8%(4,527)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6413.8%(3,321)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 747.2%(1,727)
US avg: 7%
75 to 843.8%(912)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over2%(481)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$82,466
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,247 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$36,225
+38%since 2000
from $26,199 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
55.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
2.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.381
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services8.8%
US avg: 7%
Information8%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

$269,600
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $166,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$978
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $785 in 2000
US average: $853
83.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
16.5% rent
2.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
2.61 people
−2%since 2009
from 2.66 people in 2009
US average: 2.60
27.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
47.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
3.3
+2%since 2009
from 3.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(20,810)
Black0.2%(34)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(281)
Asian0.5%(97)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(23,061)
Black0.3%(61)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(545)
Asian0.9%(212)
Other0.9%(219)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.1%(261)
Puerto Rican0.3%(82)
Panamanian0.1%(16)
Ancestry
German53.2%(12,615)
Polish23.3%(5,534)
Irish14.9%(3,539)
Italian7%(1,654)
English6.4%(1,514)
Norwegian5.7%(1,359)
French3.5%(833)
American3%(716)
Swedish2.3%(544)
Danish2.1%(504)
Dutch1.3%(308)
Austrian1.2%(284)
+ 21 more ancestry groups with data
Croatian1.2%(282)
Czech1.1%(270)
Greek1.1%(258)
Finnish1%(246)
Russian1%(226)
Slovene0.9%(212)
Scotch-Irish0.9%(202)
Hungarian0.8%(199)
Swiss0.8%(185)
Scottish0.8%(180)
Welsh0.7%(164)
Serbian0.5%(108)
Slovak0.4%(89)
Romanian0.3%(77)
Lithuanian0.3%(73)
British0.2%(46)
Belgian0.1%(33)
Arab0.1%(24)
Armenian0.1%(17)
Lebanese0.1%(13)
Section 05

Education

35.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 92.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
10.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.9 min
+71%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
88.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
6.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
2.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
2.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

8.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
42.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

48.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
51.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
2.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
10.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married26.9%(2,954)
Married62.4%(6,857)
Widowed2.4%(269)
Divorced8.3%(907)
Women 15+
Never married20%(2,111)
Married59.8%(6,302)
Widowed9.6%(1,016)
Divorced10.5%(1,107)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

Showing 2024 (the nearest year with coverage data).

2.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2013
from 3.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
68.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 73.8% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
17.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
20.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
9.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
1.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
81.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 85.5% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
28.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 27.3% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)14.8%(153)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)14.5%(150)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era51.6%(532)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War3.5%(36)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0.8%(8)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 1,032 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Muskego, Wisconsin?

Muskego, Wisconsin has about 24,135 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Muskego, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Muskego, Wisconsin earns about $82,466 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Muskego, Wisconsin expensive?

In Muskego, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $269,600, and the typical rent is about $978 a month.

How educated are people in Muskego, Wisconsin?

About 35.4% of adults age 25 and over in Muskego, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Muskego, Wisconsin?

About 2.5% of people in Muskego, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Muskego, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Muskego, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,322 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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