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Pewaukee

Wisconsin · 15,914 residents · 19.544 sq mi
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Pewaukee is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $105,768. Population has grown 35% since 2000. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $336,400. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 67% more than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
55% 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
15,914
+35%since 2000
from 11,783 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
814 / sq mi
+35%since 2000
from 603 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.1
+12%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
11K13K14K15K17K2000201020202024Pewaukee
202416K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$105,768
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,589 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,623
+62%since 2000
from $34,851 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
69.5%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services10.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$336,400
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $184,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,357
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $942 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
18.0% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+30%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(11,369)
Black0.3%(38)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(153)
Asian1.1%(124)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.6%(779)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(13,878)
Black1.2%(195)
Hispanic / Latino3%(483)
Asian5.2%(834)
Other2.5%(402)
Diversity Score27.9%(4,440)
Diversity Score
28
+322%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.0%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 37.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 94.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.2%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+71%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 88.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 72.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.2%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
52.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.0%
−97.8 ptssince 2013
from 98.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pewaukee, Wisconsin?

Pewaukee, Wisconsin has about 15,914 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 $105,768 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 $336,400, and the typical rent is about $1,357 a month.

How educated are people in Pewaukee, Wisconsin?

About 55.0% 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 2.3% of people in Pewaukee, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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