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Population Review

Waukesha city, WI — Population & Demographics

Waukesha city, WI has a population of 70,779. The median household income is $81,651 and the median age is 36.4.

70,779

Population

$81,651

Median Income

$286,600

Median Home Value

36.4

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White83.0%
Black or African American3.4%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.2%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$81,651

Median Household Income

$43,090

Per Capita Income

7.2%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$286,600

Median Home Value

$1,183

Median Rent

59.3%

Owner-Occupied

Education

95.5%

High School+

40.7%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.5%

Drive Alone

11.8%

Work From Home

21.6 min

Avg Commute

Frequently Asked Questions

Waukesha city, WI has a population of 70,779 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Waukesha city, WI is $81,651, with 7.2% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Waukesha city, WI is $286,600, with median rent at $1,183.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.