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Waukesha County

Wisconsin · 406,978 residents · 549.725 sq mi
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Waukesha County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $88,985. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $293,500. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents. Households here earn about 41% more than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
45% 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
406,978
+13%since 2000
from 360,767 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
740 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 656 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.6
+14%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
294K326K358K390K422K1990201020202024Waukesha County
2024412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,985
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,839 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,806
+64%since 2000
from $29,164 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.1%
US avg: 10%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$293,500
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $169,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,078
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $726 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
24.8% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+23%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(339,905)
Black0.7%(2,570)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(9,503)
Asian1.5%(5,340)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.8%(42,439)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(347,922)
Black1.6%(6,648)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(21,835)
Asian3.8%(15,616)
Other2.4%(9,796)
Diversity Score30.6%(124,605)
Segregation Score28.8%(117,248)
Diversity Score
31
+160%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
29
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.8%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 34.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 92.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+71%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 70.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.5%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−91.9 ptssince 2013
from 95.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waukesha County, Wisconsin?

Waukesha County, Wisconsin has about 406,978 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waukesha County, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Waukesha County, Wisconsin earns about $88,985 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waukesha County, Wisconsin expensive?

In Waukesha County, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $293,500, and the typical rent is about $1,078 a month.

How educated are people in Waukesha County, Wisconsin?

About 44.8% of adults age 25 and over in Waukesha County, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waukesha County, Wisconsin?

About 5.0% of people in Waukesha County, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waukesha County, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Waukesha County, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 102,263 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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