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Weston

Wisconsin · 15,723 residents · 21.617 sq mi
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Weston has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,340. Population has grown 30% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $163,500. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% 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
15,723
+30%since 2000
from 12,079 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
727 / sq mi
+30%since 2000
from 559 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.1
+21%since 2000
from 32.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K11K13K15K16K1990201020202024Weston
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,340
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,063 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,897
+58%since 2000
from $20,148 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.4%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.9%
US avg: 10%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,500
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$820
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $509 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
39.0% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+7%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(11,202)
Black0.3%(35)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(84)
Asian4.9%(590)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.1%(1,706)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(12,692)
Black1.1%(171)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(511)
Asian10.9%(1,720)
Other2.4%(380)
Diversity Score39.1%(6,153)
Diversity Score
39
+177%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
+57%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 75.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.1%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−87.3 ptssince 2013
from 92.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Weston, Wisconsin?

Weston, Wisconsin has about 15,723 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Weston, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Weston, Wisconsin earns about $67,340 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 $163,500, and the typical rent is about $820 a month.

How educated are people in Weston, Wisconsin?

About 23.0% 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 6.1% 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 6,009 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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