State
County
Land Area (mi²)
25.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,820.80/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.21% (-154)
Growth Since 2010
1.80% (1,273)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Waukesha, Wisconsin Population 2021
71,991
Waukesha is a city located in Waukesha County Wisconsin. It is also the county seat of Waukesha County. With a 2020 population of 71,991, it is the 7th largest city in Wisconsin and the 509th largest city in the United States . Waukesha is currently declining at a rate of -0.21% annually but its population has increased by 1.80% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 70,718 in 2010. Waukesha reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 26 miles, Waukesha has a population density of 2,821 people per square mile.
The average household income in Waukesha is $81,370 with a poverty rate of 10.59%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $944 per month, and the median house value is $212,700. The median age in Waukesha is 36.1 years, 35.4 years for males, and 37.2 years for females.
Waukesha Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Waukeshawas:
- White: 88.82%
- Black or African American: 3.48%
- Asian: 2.93%
- Two or more races: 2.39%
- Other race: 2.07%
- Native American: 0.21%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.10%
The current population of Waukesha, Wisconsin is 71,991 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 72,299.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 70,718.
Waukesha, Wisconsin Population 2021
2020 and 2021 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,577,550 | 1,190 | 0.08% |
| 2020 | 1,576,360 | 1,180 | 0.07% |
| 2019 | 1,575,180 | 1,180 | 0.07% |
| 2018 | 1,574,000 | -440 | -0.03% |
| 2017 | 1,574,440 | -1,560 | -0.10% |
| 2016 | 1,576,000 | -500 | -0.03% |
| 2015 | 1,576,500 | 1,500 | 0.10% |
| 2014 | 1,575,000 | 3,270 | 0.21% |
| 2013 | 1,571,730 | 4,480 | 0.29% |
| 2012 | 1,567,250 | 5,950 | 0.38% |
| 2011 | 1,561,300 | 4,620 | 0.30% |
| 2010 | 1,556,680 | 0.00% |
Waukesha Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 64,317 | 88.82% |
| Black or African American | 2,519 | 3.48% |
| Asian | 2,122 | 2.93% |
| Two or More Races | 1,730 | 2.39% |
| Some Other Race | 1,499 | 2.07% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 155 | 0.21% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 70 | 0.10% |
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Waukesha Population by Race
Waukesha Population Pyramid $2021
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Waukesha Population by Age
Waukesha Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 29,406 | 2.37 | 58.1 |
| Married | 13,586 | 3.09 | 82.5 |
| Non Family | 11,714 | 1.26 | 36.5 |
| Female | 3,043 | 3.1 | 38.9 |
| Male | 1,063 | 3.2 | 38.7 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
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Waukesha Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,591 | 3.29% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,126 | 4.40% |
| High School Graduate | 11,336 | 23.48% |
| Some College | 10,191 | 21.10% |
| Associates Degree | 4,664 | 9.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 12,413 | 25.71% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,967 | 12.36% |
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Waukesha Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Waukesha Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 39,973 | 38,384 | 16,254 |
| Hispanic | 5,070 | 3,385 | 623 |
| Asian | 1,498 | 1,452 | 1,079 |
| Black | 1,203 | 847 | 222 |
| Other Race | 852 | 381 | 44 |
| 2+ Races | 618 | 570 | 216 |
| Native American | 98 | 92 | 6 |
| Islander | 8 | 8 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
Waukesha Educational Attainment by Race
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$44,519
Average Earnings
$52,449
Average Male
$38,791
Average Female
Waukesha Earnings by Educational Attainment
Waukesha Language by Age
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Waukesha Language
88.21% of Waukesha residents speak only English, while 11.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.75% of the population.
Waukesha Language
Waukesha Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54,860 | 4,762 | 8.68% |
| Hispanic | 9,081 | 1,706 | 18.79% |
| Black | 2,363 | 604 | 25.56% |
| Multiple | 1,641 | 332 | 20.23% |
| Other | 1,448 | 141 | 9.74% |
| Asian | 2,037 | 81 | 3.98% |
| Islander | 70 | 62 | 88.57% |
| Native | 149 | 9 | 6.04% |
10.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.65%
Male Poverty Rate
12.42%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Waukesha
The race most likely to be in poverty in Waukesha is Islander, with 88.57% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Waukesha is Asian, with 3.98% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.03%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.46%.
Waukesha Poverty
Waukesha Poverty Rate by Education
Waukesha Marital Status
Marriage Rates
47.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.8%
Male Marriage Rate
45.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Waukesha Married by Age and Sex
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Waukesha Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Waukesha Marital Status by Race
Waukesha Marital Status
Waukesha Veterans by War
Waukesha Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,047 | 5.91% |
| Hispanic | 168 | 2.69% |
| Black | 34 | 1.97% |
| 2+ Races | 30 | 3.12% |
| Native American | 14 | 9.79% |
| Other Race | 12 | 1.11% |
Waukesha Veterans by Race
Waukesha Veterans by Education
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5.39%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
Waukesha Veterans by Education
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71.7%
Labor Force Participation
69.5%
Employment Rate
3%
Unemployment Rate
Waukesha Employment by Age
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Waukesha Employment by Race
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Waukesha Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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71.60%
Born in Waukesha
93.07%
Native Born
6.93%
Foreign Born
4.37%
Non Citizen
2.55%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
93.07% of Waukesha residents were born in the United States, with 71.60% having been born in Wisconsin. 4.37% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Waukesha Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 71,991 | -154 | -0.21% |
| 2020 | 72,145 | -154 | -0.21% |
| 2019 | 72,299 | -154 | -0.21% |
| 2018 | 72,453 | -63 | -0.09% |
| 2017 | 72,516 | 111 | 0.15% |
| 2016 | 72,405 | 30 | 0.04% |
| 2015 | 72,375 | 366 | 0.51% |
| 2014 | 72,009 | 234 | 0.33% |
| 2013 | 71,775 | 58 | 0.08% |
| 2012 | 71,717 | 493 | 0.69% |
| 2011 | 71,224 | 9 | 0.01% |
| 2010 | 71,215 | 6,390 | 0.94% |
| 2000 | 64,825 | 7,867 | 1.30% |
| 1990 | 56,958 | 6,593 | 1.24% |
| 1980 | 50,365 | 10,670 | 2.41% |
| 1970 | 39,695 | 9,691 | 2.84% |
| 1960 | 30,004 | 8,771 | 3.52% |
| 1950 | 21,233 | 1,991 | 0.99% |
| 1940 | 19,242 | 2,066 | 1.14% |
| 1930 | 17,176 | 4,618 | 3.18% |
| 1920 | 12,558 | 3,818 | 3.69% |
| 1910 | 8,740 | 1,321 | 1.65% |
| 1900 | 7,419 | 1,098 | 1.61% |
| 1890 | 6,321 | 3,352 | 7.85% |
| 1880 | 2,969 | 336 | 1.21% |
| 1870 | 2,633 | 0.00% |