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Muskego

Wisconsin · 25,032 residents · 31.601 sq mi
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Muskego is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $95,472. Population has grown 17% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $304,400. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 2.5% of residents. Households here earn about 51% more than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% 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
25,032
+17%since 2000
from 21,397 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
792 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 677 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.8
+22%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K19K21K24K26K1990201020202024Muskego
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,472
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,247 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,428
+66%since 2000
from $26,199 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services10.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$304,400
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $166,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,201
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $785 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
15.9% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+23%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(20,810)
Black0.2%(34)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(281)
Asian0.5%(97)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.8%(1,023)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(22,900)
Black0.3%(74)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(884)
Asian1.2%(295)
Other1.2%(304)
Diversity Score15.2%(3,808)
Diversity Score
15
+218%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.1%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 92.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+67%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 74.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.0%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.9%
−94.9 ptssince 2013
from 96.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Muskego, Wisconsin?

Muskego, Wisconsin has about 25,032 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Muskego, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Muskego, Wisconsin earns about $95,472 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 $304,400, and the typical rent is about $1,201 a month.

How educated are people in Muskego, Wisconsin?

About 38.1% 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 8,219 residents, a change of about 49 percent over that period.

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

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