Waukesha County, WI

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2022 Population

407,290

0.483% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2022 Median Age

43.3

0.698% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

4.95%

0.334% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$101,639

7.77% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$352,600

15.1% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

217,962

0.241% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Waukesha County, WI had a population of 407k people with a median age of 43.3 and a median household income of $101,639. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Waukesha County, WI grew from 405,332 to 407,290, a 0.483% increase and its median household income grew from $94,310 to $101,639, a 7.77% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Waukesha County, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (86.6%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.86%), White (Hispanic) (2.47%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.35%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.78%).

None of the households in Waukesha County, WI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.7% of the residents in Waukesha County, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Waukesha County, WI are Waukesha County Technical College (2,019 degrees awarded in 2022), Carroll University (893 degrees), and Herzing University-Brookfield (459851) (153 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Waukesha County, WI was $352,600, and the homeownership rate was 76.7%.

Most people in Waukesha County, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Waukesha County, WI was 2 cars per household.

Waukesha County, WI borders Dodge County, WI, Jefferson County, WI, Milwaukee County, WI, Ozaukee County, WI, Racine County, WI, Walworth County, WI, and Washington County, WI.

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Population & Diversity

Waukesha County, WI is home to a population of 407k people, from which 97.7% are citizens. As of 2022, 5.37% of Waukesha County, WI residents were born outside of the country (21.9k people).

In 2022, there were 22.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (353k people) in Waukesha County, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 15.7k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 10.1k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.7%

2022 Citizenship

97.6%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 97.7% of Waukesha County, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Waukesha County, WI was 97.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Waukesha County, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Waukesha County, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
353k ± 688
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
15.7k ± 497
White (Hispanic)
10.1k ± 770

5.14%

Hispanic Population

20.9k people

5.14% of the people in Waukesha County, WI are hispanic (20.9k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Waukesha County, WI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Wisconsin.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
84,791 ± 7,097 people
India
23,051 ± 3,720 people
China
15,381 ± 3,041 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wisconsin was Mexico, the natal country of 84,791 Wisconsin residents, followed by India with 23,051 and China with 15,381.

Foreign-Born Population

5.37%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

21.9k people

5.56%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

22.6k people

As of 2022, 5.37% of Waukesha County, WI residents (21.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Waukesha County, WI was 5.56%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Waukesha County, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
7,007 ± 573
Gulf War (2001-)
3,130 ± 465
Gulf War (1990s)
2,069 ± 280

Waukesha County, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.24 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Waukesha County, WI employs 218k people. The largest industries in Waukesha County, WI are Manufacturing (38,090 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (31,906 people), and Retail Trade (22,049 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($93,988), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($92,524), and Finance & Insurance ($89,704).

Males in Wisconsin have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,062. The income inequality in Wisconsin (measured using the Gini index) is 0.443, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

218k

2022 Value

± 3,207

0.241%

1 Year growth

± 2.07%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Waukesha County, WI grew at a rate of 0.241%, from 217k employees to 218k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Waukesha County, WI, are Management Occupations (29,442 people), Sales & Related Occupations (23,395 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (22,687 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Waukesha County, WI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Wisconsin (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

218k

2022 Value

± 3,207

0.241%

1 Year growth

± 2.07%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Waukesha County, WI grew at a rate of 0.241%, from 217k employees to 218k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Waukesha County, WI, are Manufacturing (38,090 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (31,906 people), and Retail Trade (22,049 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Waukesha County, WI, though some of these residents may live in Waukesha County, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$70,987

Median earning men ± $1,389

$46,223

Median earning women ± $747

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($109,429), Information ($98,664), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($92,957).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($67,525), Information ($61,974), and Manufacturing ($58,999).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

1.6%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.95M people employed in Wisconsin. This represents a 1.6% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.3%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Wisconsin.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

883
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
848
Health Care and Social Assistance
825
Construction

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$2.85M
Manufacturing
$1.7M
Health Care and Social Assistance
$1.53M
Finance and Insurance

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Waukesha County, WI went to Donald J. Trump with 59.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (38.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.13%).

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing the state of Wisconsin. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (59.6%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (38.8%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.13%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Waukesha County, WI for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Wisconsin

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Ron Johnson

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Tammy Baldwin

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing Wisconsin.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Wisconsin over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Wisconsin

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Wisconsin have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Waukesha County, WI awarded 3,171 degrees. The student population of Waukesha County, WI in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 5,178 male students and 6,021 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Waukesha County, WI are White (2,314 and 73.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (276 and 8.73%), Unknown (184 and 5.82%), and Black or African American (163 and 5.15%).

The largest universities in Waukesha County, WI by number of degrees awarded are Waukesha County Technical College (2,019 and 63.7%), Carroll University (893 and 28.2%), and Herzing University-Brookfield (459851) (153 and 4.82%).

The most popular majors in Waukesha County, WI are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (487 and 15.4%), Registered Nursing (251 and 7.92%), and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (147 and 4.64%).

The median tuition cost in Waukesha County, WI for private four year colleges is $11,976.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Waukesha County, WI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 72.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 11,199 (46.2% men and 53.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 11,199 students enrolled in Waukesha County, WI, 46.2% men and 53.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,774 records, of which 54.5% were women and 45.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Kinesiology & Exercise Science
106 degrees awarded
General Psychology
53 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
176 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Waukesha County, WI was Kinesiology & Exercise Science with 106 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Waukesha County, WI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Waukesha County Technical College
2,019 degrees awarded
Carroll University
893 degrees awarded
Herzing University-Brookfield (459851)
153 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Waukesha County Technical College with 2,019 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 1,297 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Waukesha County, WI, which is 0.692 times less than the 1,874 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,314 degrees mean that there were 8.38 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 276 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($11,976) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($830) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,940) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.697% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.597% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.41M), Some college (1.02M), and Bachelors Degree (921k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Waukesha County, WI was $352,600 in 2022, which is 1.25 times larger than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $306,300 to $352,600, a 15.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Waukesha County, WI is 76.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Waukesha County, WI have an average commute time of 23.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Waukesha County, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Waukesha County, WI is $101,639. In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Waukesha County, WI was Census Tract 2034.05 with a value of $159,908, followed by Census Tract 2038.02 and Census Tract 2034.06, with respective values of $141,726 and $139,226.

In 2023, 11% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Waukesha County, WI. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.493%.

Housing

Property

$352,600

Median Property Value 2022

±$2,991

$127,108

Median Property Taxes

±$2,016

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Waukesha County, WI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Waukesha County, WI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

76.7%

Homeownership

2022

63.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 76.7% of the housing units in Waukesha County, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 76.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Waukesha County, WI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 2034.05
Census Tract 2038.02
Census Tract 2034.06

In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Waukesha County, WI was Census Tract 2034.05 with a value of $159,908, followed by Census Tract 2038.02 and Census Tract 2034.06, with respective values of $141,726 and $139,226.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Waukesha County, WI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$101,639

Median Household Income

± $1,566

166k

Number of Households

± 2,776

In 2022, the median household income of the 166k households in Waukesha County, WI grew to $101,639 from the previous year's value of $94,310.

The following chart displays the households in Waukesha County, WI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Waukesha County, WI is from Wisconsin.

0.443

2022 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

0.443

2021 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

In 2022, the income inequality in Wisconsin was 0.443 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.043% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Wisconsin was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Wisconsin in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Wisconsin across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (79.1%)
Worked At Home (13.2%)
Carpooled (5.52%)

In 2022, 79.1% of workers in Waukesha County, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.2%) and those who carpooled to work (5.52%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Waukesha County, WI have a shorter commute time (23.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.42% of the workforce in Waukesha County, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Waukesha County, WI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Waukesha County, WI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Waukesha County, WI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 11% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Waukesha County, WI. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.493%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

4.95% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Waukesha County, WI (19.9k out of 403k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Waukesha County, WI is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 4.9% of the children was living in poverty in Waukesha County, WI. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.3%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96.9% of the population of Waukesha County, WI has health coverage, with 63.9% on employee plans, 5.62% on Medicaid, 15.6% on Medicare, 10.8% on non-group plans, and 0.912% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Waukesha County, WI see 716 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.28% increase from the previous year (714 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1019 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 366 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

716 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Waukesha County, WI

Primary care physicians in Waukesha County, WI see an average of 716 patients per year. This represents a 0.28% increase from the previous year (714 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Waukesha County, WI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.4% under 18 years, 16.9% between 18 and 34 years, 41.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.11%

Uninsured

63.9%

Employer Coverage

5.62%

Medicaid

15.6%

Medicare

10.8%

Non-Group

0.912%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Waukesha County, WI declined by 4.2% from 3.24% to 3.11%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Waukesha County, WI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 36.5 in Waukesha County, WI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Waukesha County, WI.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 28.8% in Waukesha County, WI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Waukesha County, WI.