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Weston

Wisconsin · 15,931 residents (2025 est.) · 21.6 sq mi
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Weston is home to 15,749 people in Wisconsin. Growth has run 30% since 2000, or 3,670 more people. 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Getting to work takes 18 minutes on average. Home values have more than doubled since 2000, reaching $229,300. 5% of people here were born outside the United States.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% 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

15,749
+30%since 2000
from 12,079 in 2000
15,931 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
729 / sq mi
+17%since 2009
from 621 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
41.3
+28%since 2000
from 32.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
21.6 sq mi
Population, 19902024
9K11K13K15K16K19902000201020202024Weston
202416K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.2%(655)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.5%(1,030)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.6%(1,195)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196%(952)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.9%(931)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.9%(1,879)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411%(1,729)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5414.3%(2,248)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.1%(2,070)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.4%(1,642)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.5%(863)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.5%(555)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$78,207
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,063 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$44,362
+120%since 2000
from $20,148 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.5%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
5.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.428
+13%since 2010
from 0.379 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Information7.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

$229,300
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$1,024
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $509 in 2000
US average: $1,442
63.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
36.6% rent
1.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.19 people
−10%since 2009
from 2.44 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
13.2%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
37.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
2.9
+15%since 2009
from 2.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
44
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(11,202)
Black0.3%(35)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(84)
Asian4.9%(590)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(13,161)
Black1.8%(286)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(646)
Asian7.7%(1,207)
Other2.9%(449)
37
+28%since 2009
from 29 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican4.1%(638)
Asian origin
Hmong4.5%(708)
Asian Indian1.8%(282)
Chinese1.1%(175)
Filipino0.1%(21)
Laotian0.1%(18)
Ancestry
German46.5%(7,331)
Polish16%(2,527)
Irish9.5%(1,501)
English7%(1,108)
Norwegian4.3%(672)
Dutch3.2%(500)
American3.2%(498)
Italian1.7%(269)
Czech1.4%(221)
French1.4%(213)
Swedish0.9%(142)
+ 14 more ancestry groups with data
West Indian0.8%(121)
Jamaican0.8%(121)
Croatian0.7%(105)
Austrian0.6%(90)
Portuguese0.4%(70)
Finnish0.3%(51)
Arab0.3%(48)
Lebanese0.3%(48)
Danish0.3%(48)
Welsh0.3%(42)
Hungarian0.2%(35)
British0.1%(20)
Lithuanian0.1%(20)
Slovak0.1%(8)
Section 05

Education

25.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.2%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
7.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.5 min
+69%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
81.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
5.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
10.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
1.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
5.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

1.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
70.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 75.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
86.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 84.5% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
12.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
37.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

47.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
52.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
5.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
6.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
12.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2012
from 11.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
2.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2013
from 7.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
94.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2017
from 86.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
96.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 91.7% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
84.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 83.2% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
92.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 91.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
1.8%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 1.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married29.7%(1,803)
Married55.6%(3,375)
Widowed2.4%(148)
Divorced12.2%(739)
Women 15+
Never married26.4%(1,794)
Married47.9%(3,262)
Widowed9.4%(642)
Divorced16.3%(1,106)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

2.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2013
from 7.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
63.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 70.2% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
15.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
20.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
19.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.4% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
2.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
77.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 79.5% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
36.6%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 28.3% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)24.8%(197)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)17.2%(137)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era20%(159)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War4.8%(38)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 795 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Weston, Wisconsin?

Weston, Wisconsin has about 15,749 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Weston, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Weston, Wisconsin earns about $78,207 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Weston, Wisconsin expensive?

In Weston, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $229,300, and the typical rent is about $1,024 a month.

How educated are people in Weston, Wisconsin?

About 25.7% of adults age 25 and over in Weston, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Weston, Wisconsin?

About 5.5% of people in Weston, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Weston, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Weston, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,035 residents, a change of about 62 percent over that period.

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

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