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Pewaukee

Wisconsin · 8,238 residents · 4.119 sq mi
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Pewaukee has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,172. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $198,600. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,238
+1%since 2000
from 8,170 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,000 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,983 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
+23%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K7K8K9K1990201020202024Pewaukee
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,172
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,874 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,312
+66%since 2000
from $26,656 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.2%
US avg: 10%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$198,600
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $141,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,018
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $695 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
42.4% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+45%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(7,787)
Black0.6%(47)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(99)
Asian1.8%(147)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.8%(722)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(7,057)
Black1.4%(115)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(395)
Asian4.9%(401)
Other1.6%(130)
Diversity Score29.4%(2,422)
Diversity Score
29
+233%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 30.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+68%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 71.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.2%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−94.0 ptssince 2013
from 96.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pewaukee, Wisconsin?

Pewaukee, Wisconsin has about 8,238 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pewaukee, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Pewaukee, Wisconsin earns about $52,172 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pewaukee, Wisconsin expensive?

In Pewaukee, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $198,600, and the typical rent is about $1,018 a month.

How educated are people in Pewaukee, Wisconsin?

About 33.5% of adults age 25 and over in Pewaukee, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pewaukee, Wisconsin?

About 4.0% of people in Pewaukee, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pewaukee, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Pewaukee, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,297 residents, a change of about 67 percent over that period.

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