Wauwatosa, Wisconsin Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin is 47,718 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 14th-largest city in Wisconsin. The median household income is $93,859, the median home value is $307,600, and the median age is 38.7.
The population has grown 5.1% since 2010 (46,436 → 48,794).
47,718
Population
3608
People / sq mi
$93,859
Median Income
$307,600
Median Home Value
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Wauwatosa covers 13.2 sq mi of land at 3608 people per square mile.
About Wauwatosa, WI
The poverty rate is what most separates Wauwatosa from the typical city: 1.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. Wauwatosa is a city in Wisconsin with a population of 47,718. It ranks #14 among cities in Wisconsin by population.
Median household income is $93,859, above the US median of $78,538. Very few residents live in poverty — 1.9%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $307,600, with typical rent around $1,373.
Educational attainment is on the higher side for US cities — 61.5% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. A solid 18.1% of workers are based at home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 20 minutes each way.
Wauwatosa city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Wauwatosa city had a population of 46,436 in 2010 and 48,794 in 2024, a 5.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 48,839 in 2023. Average annual growth rate: 0.36%.
48,794
Population (2024)
46,436
Population (2010)
48,839
Peak (2023)
0.36%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 46,436 |
| 2011 | 46,469 |
| 2012 | 47,034 |
| 2013 | 47,188 |
| 2014 | 47,188 |
| 2015 | 47,640 |
| 2016 | 48,028 |
| 2017 | 48,009 |
| 2018 | 48,193 |
| 2019 | 48,118 |
| 2020 | 48,333 |
| 2021 | 48,163 |
| 2022 | 48,481 |
| 2023 | 48,839 |
| 2024 | 48,794 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 79.9% |
| Black or African American | 7.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$93,859
Median Household Income
$56,055
Per Capita Income
1.9%
Poverty Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$307,600
Median Home Value
$1,373
Median Rent
60.3%
Owner-Occupied
Education
97.6%
High School+
61.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.7%
Drive Alone
71.8%
Public Transit
18.1%
Work From Home
19.8 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
23.4%
Foreign Born
92.3%
Non-English at Home
4.0%
Veterans
9.0%
With Disability
97.5%
Health Insurance
94.2%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 31.3% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 13.4% |
| Manufacturing | 12.7% |
| Information | 9.7% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.3% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.8% |
| Construction | 3.4% |
| Public Administration | 3.1% |
| Retail Trade | 2.7% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.8% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin has a population of 47,718 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 14th-largest city in Wisconsin.
The median household income in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin is $93,859, with 1.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin is $307,600, with median monthly rent at $1,373 and a homeownership rate of 60.3%.
The median age in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin is 38.7 years. The population is 47.2% male and 52.8% female.
The population has grown 5.1% since 2010 (46,436 → 48,794).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.