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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Waukesha

Wisconsin · 56,958 residents · 25.523 sq mi
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Waukesha is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $36,192. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value is $80,500. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.9
US median: 33.0
More educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

56,958
−12%vs 2000
vs 64,825 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,232 / sq mi
−12%vs 2000
vs 2,540 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.9
−7%vs 2000
vs 33.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
55K60K65K69K74K1990201020202024Waukesha
202471K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,192
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $50,084 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$14,915
−36%vs 2000
vs $23,242 in 2000
US average: $14,340
6.1%
+0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$80,500
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $138,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$525
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $675 in 2000
US average: $450
55.5%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 56.5% in 2000
44.5% rent
2.2
−19%vs 2000
vs 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(56,191)
Black1.2%(797)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(5,563)
Asian2.1%(1,389)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.4%(17,786)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(54,292)
Black0.4%(248)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(3,308)
Asian1.4%(792)
Other2.9%(1,626)
Diversity Score23.1%(13,136)
23
−16%vs 2000
vs 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

25.3%
−5.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 30.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
85.1%
−4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
7.2%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.2 min
+32%vs 2000
vs 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waukesha, Wisconsin?

Waukesha, Wisconsin has about 56,958 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Waukesha, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Waukesha, Wisconsin earns about $36,192 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 $80,500, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Waukesha, Wisconsin?

About 25.3% 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 6.1% 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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