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Waukesha County

State:
Wisconsin
County Seat:
Waukesha

Waukesha County's estimated 2025 population is 417,227 with a growth rate of 0.56% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Waukesha County is the 3rd largest county in Wisconsin. The 2010 population was 390,051 and has seen a growth of 6.97% since that time.

417,227
Total Population
759
Population Density (mi²)
3
Population Rank (State)
2.3K 0.56%
Annual Population Growth

Waukesha County Population

Waukesha County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Waukesha County includes 87.87% White, 3.85% Asian, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Asian

Black or African American

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White359,42887.87%
Two or more races21,0825.15%
Asian15,7323.85%
Black or African American6,3071.54%
Other race5,6751.39%
Native American7620.19%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander540.01%

Waukesha County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Waukesha County's average per capita income is $65,598. Household income levels show a median of $104,100. The poverty rate stands at 5.21%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$141,069$176,445
Families$130,330$163,685
Households$104,100$136,213
Non Families$55,900$74,572

$65,598

Average Income

$104,100

Median Household Income

5.21%

Poverty Rate