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Waukesha

Wisconsin · 8,507 residents (2025 est.) · 20.582 sq mi
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Notable rankings
#198Lowest unemploymentof 6,8261.2%#284Highest homeownership rateof 6,82392.6%
The short version

Waukesha is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $130,978. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $415,500. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,514
Unchangedsince 2023
from 8,479 in 2023
2021 – 2025
Population density
414 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 412 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
47.2
−3%since 2023
from 48.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:8,507 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2021 – 2024
8K8K8K9K9K20212024Waukesha
20249K
20212024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$130,978
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $126,286 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2021 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,057
−1%since 2023
from $54,613 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 74.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.347
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.347 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration7.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$415,500
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $375,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2021 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,292
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,167 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 92.8% in 2023
7.4% rent
Vacancy rate
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 14.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2023
from 37.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+7%since 2023
from 3.0 in 2023
2021 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(7,860)
Black0.2%(16)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(242)
Asian1.9%(162)
Other2.3%(199)
Diversity Score17.4%(1,473)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(7,825)
Black0.2%(17)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(277)
Asian2.1%(178)
Other2.5%(217)
Diversity Score19.1%(1,630)
Diversity Score
19
+10%since 2023
from 17 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 47.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 98.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 15.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+2%since 2023
from 25.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 78.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 16.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.1% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 70.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 46.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 48.0% in 2023
Female
51.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 52.0% in 2023
Foreign born
3.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 95.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 96.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waukesha, Wisconsin?

Waukesha, Wisconsin has about 8,514 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waukesha, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Waukesha, Wisconsin earns about $130,978 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waukesha, Wisconsin expensive?

In Waukesha, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $415,500, and the typical rent is about $1,292 a month.

How educated are people in Waukesha, Wisconsin?

About 49.4% of adults age 25 and over in Waukesha, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waukesha, Wisconsin?

About 3.0% of people in Waukesha, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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

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