Waukesha County, WI Map & Demographics
Waukesha County Overview
$55,573
PER CAPITA INCOME
$126,010
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$101,639
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
35.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
64.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,343
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.44
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
407,290
TOTAL POPULATION
202,216
MALE POPULATION
205,074
FEMALE POPULATION
98.61
MALES / 100 FEMALES
101.41
FEMALES / 100 MALES
43.3
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
224,140
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
67.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Income in Waukesha County
Income Overview in Waukesha County
Per Capita Income in Waukesha County is $55,573, while median incomes of families and households are $126,010 and $101,639 respectively.
Characteristic | Number | Measure |
Per Capita Income | 407,290 | $55,573 |
Median Family Income | 113,466 | $126,010 |
Mean Family Income | 113,466 | $159,020 |
Median Household Income | 165,733 | $101,639 |
Mean Household Income | 165,733 | $132,680 |
Income Deficit | 113,466 | $10,343 |
Wage / Income Gap (%) | 407,290 | 35.68% |
Wage / Income Gap ($) | 407,290 | 64.32¢ per $1 |
Gini / Inequality Index | 407,290 | 0.44 |
Earnings by Sex in Waukesha County
Average Earnings in Waukesha County are $54,523, $67,497 for men and $43,412 for women, a difference of 35.7%.

Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
Male | 124,644 (52.8%) | $67,497 |
Female | 111,617 (47.2%) | $43,412 |
Total | 236,261 (100.0%) | $54,523 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Waukesha County
The most common earnings brackets in Waukesha County are $100,000+ for men (37,162 | 29.8%) and $100,000+ for women (14,837 | 13.3%).

Income | Male | Female |
$2,499 or less | 4,522 (3.6%) | 6,497 (5.8%) |
$2,500 to $4,999 | 3,242 (2.6%) | 4,846 (4.3%) |
$5,000 to $7,499 | 3,813 (3.1%) | 3,835 (3.4%) |
$7,500 to $9,999 | 2,251 (1.8%) | 3,198 (2.9%) |
$10,000 to $12,499 | 2,789 (2.2%) | 3,754 (3.4%) |
$12,500 to $14,999 | 2,048 (1.6%) | 2,792 (2.5%) |
$15,000 to $17,499 | 1,440 (1.2%) | 3,103 (2.8%) |
$17,500 to $19,999 | 1,117 (0.9%) | 2,350 (2.1%) |
$20,000 to $22,499 | 1,409 (1.1%) | 2,704 (2.4%) |
$22,500 to $24,999 | 1,894 (1.5%) | 3,219 (2.9%) |
$25,000 to $29,999 | 3,593 (2.9%) | 4,801 (4.3%) |
$30,000 to $34,999 | 3,833 (3.1%) | 5,333 (4.8%) |
$35,000 to $39,999 | 4,353 (3.5%) | 5,215 (4.7%) |
$40,000 to $44,999 | 4,295 (3.5%) | 5,879 (5.3%) |
$45,000 to $49,999 | 4,640 (3.7%) | 6,124 (5.5%) |
$50,000 to $54,999 | 4,932 (4.0%) | 5,261 (4.7%) |
$55,000 to $64,999 | 10,233 (8.2%) | 8,425 (7.5%) |
$65,000 to $74,999 | 8,294 (6.7%) | 6,847 (6.1%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 18,784 (15.1%) | 12,597 (11.3%) |
$100,000+ | 37,162 (29.8%) | 14,837 (13.3%) |
Total | 124,644 (100.0%) | 111,617 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Waukesha County
Average earnings in Waukesha County are $76,990 for men and $49,691 for women, a difference of 35.5%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $121,307, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $45,057. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $75,413, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $24,745.

Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
Less than High School | $45,057 | $24,745 |
High School Diploma | $55,047 | $32,680 |
College or Associate's Degree | $65,955 | $42,468 |
Bachelor's Degree | $94,937 | $59,558 |
Graduate Degree | $121,307 | $75,413 |
Total | $76,990 | $49,691 |
Family Income in Waukesha County
Family Income Brackets in Waukesha County
According to the Waukesha County family income data, there are 28,934 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.5% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 681 families (0.6%) belonging to this category.

Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
Less than $10,000 | 1,362 | 1.2% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 681 | 0.6% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 1,929 | 1.7% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 3,064 | 2.7% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 5,900 | 5.2% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 13,049 | 11.5% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 14,978 | 13.2% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 28,934 | 25.5% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 18,495 | 16.3% |
$200,000+ | 25,076 | 22.1% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Waukesha County
5-person families (8,530 | 7.5%) account for the highest median family income in Waukesha County with $163,152 per family, while 2-person families (58,447 | 51.5%) have the highest median income of $51,380 per family member.

Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
2-Person Families | 58,447 (51.5%) | $102,760 |
3-Person Families | 22,170 (19.5%) | $135,382 |
4-Person Families | 21,263 (18.7%) | $161,419 |
5-Person Families | 8,530 (7.5%) | $163,152 |
6-Person Families | 2,296 (2.0%) | $156,774 |
7+ Person Families | 760 (0.7%) | $145,278 |
Total | 113,466 (100.0%) | $126,010 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Waukesha County
The median family income in Waukesha County is $126,010, with families comprising 3+ earners (14,967) having the highest median family income of $175,075, while families with no earners (17,637) have the lowest median family income of $68,491, accounting for 13.2% and 15.5% of families, respectively.

Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
No Earners | 17,637 (15.5%) | $68,491 |
1 Earner | 26,412 (23.3%) | $93,740 |
2 Earners | 54,450 (48.0%) | $145,852 |
3+ Earners | 14,967 (13.2%) | $175,075 |
Total | 113,466 (100.0%) | $126,010 |
Household Income in Waukesha County
Household Income Brackets in Waukesha County
With 36,130 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Waukesha County, accounting for 21.8% of all households. In contrast, only 2,652 households (1.6%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.

Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Less than $10,000 | 3,978 | 2.4% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 2,652 | 1.6% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 7,292 | 4.4% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 9,281 | 5.6% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 13,424 | 8.1% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 23,368 | 14.1% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 21,545 | 13.0% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 36,130 | 21.8% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 20,717 | 12.5% |
$200,000+ | 27,346 | 16.5% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Waukesha County
The median household income in Waukesha County is $101,639, with the highest median household income of $126,759 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 64,735 households (39.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $51,381, with 4,180 households (2.5%) in this group.

Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
15 to 24 Years | 4,180 (2.5%) | $51,381 |
25 to 44 Years | 46,320 (28.0%) | $121,137 |
45 to 64 Years | 64,735 (39.1%) | $126,759 |
65+ Years | 50,498 (30.5%) | $62,911 |
Total | 165,733 (100.0%) | $101,639 |
Poverty in Waukesha County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Waukesha County
With 4.1% poverty level for males and 5.8% for females among the residents of Waukesha County, 12 to 14 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 502 males (6.9%) and 1,434 females (10.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.

Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 578 (5.5%) | 614 (6.2%) |
5 Years | 106 (4.6%) | 121 (5.9%) |
6 to 11 Years | 772 (5.2%) | 720 (5.1%) |
12 to 14 Years | 502 (6.9%) | 394 (5.4%) |
15 Years | 191 (6.5%) | 234 (9.5%) |
16 and 17 Years | 169 (3.0%) | 484 (8.6%) |
18 to 24 Years | 1,034 (6.7%) | 1,434 (10.1%) |
25 to 34 Years | 871 (4.1%) | 1,284 (6.2%) |
35 to 44 Years | 733 (2.8%) | 1,047 (4.1%) |
45 to 54 Years | 940 (3.5%) | 910 (3.4%) |
55 to 64 Years | 1,149 (3.7%) | 1,234 (3.9%) |
65 to 74 Years | 698 (3.1%) | 1,573 (6.6%) |
75 Years and over | 464 (3.5%) | 1,676 (9.0%) |
Total | 8,207 (4.1%) | 11,725 (5.8%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Waukesha County
According to the poverty statistics in Waukesha County, males aged 35 to 44 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 97.2% of males and 96.6% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.

Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 9,871 (94.5%) | 9,292 (93.8%) |
5 Years | 2,192 (95.4%) | 1,949 (94.2%) |
6 to 11 Years | 14,063 (94.8%) | 13,429 (94.9%) |
12 to 14 Years | 6,823 (93.1%) | 6,931 (94.6%) |
15 Years | 2,741 (93.5%) | 2,220 (90.5%) |
16 and 17 Years | 5,463 (97.0%) | 5,138 (91.4%) |
18 to 24 Years | 14,457 (93.3%) | 12,840 (89.9%) |
25 to 34 Years | 20,520 (95.9%) | 19,392 (93.8%) |
35 to 44 Years | 25,860 (97.2%) | 24,552 (95.9%) |
45 to 54 Years | 25,743 (96.5%) | 25,579 (96.6%) |
55 to 64 Years | 30,005 (96.3%) | 30,241 (96.1%) |
65 to 74 Years | 21,538 (96.9%) | 22,214 (93.4%) |
75 Years and over | 12,766 (96.5%) | 16,933 (91.0%) |
Total | 192,042 (95.9%) | 190,710 (94.2%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Waukesha County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Waukesha County show that 1.8% or 1,719 of the total 97,110 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 22.3%, comprising of 96 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 1.1%, which includes 319 families.

Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
No Children | 58,934 (98.2%) | 1,105 (1.8%) |
1 or 2 Children | 28,579 (98.9%) | 319 (1.1%) |
3 or 4 Children | 7,544 (97.4%) | 199 (2.6%) |
5 or more Children | 334 (77.7%) | 96 (22.3%) |
Total | 95,391 (98.2%) | 1,719 (1.8%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Waukesha County
According to the poverty data in Waukesha County, 4.6% or 247 single-father households and 13.7% or 1,508 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 22 households (8.9%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 75 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.

Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
No Children | 87 (4.0%) | 154 (3.1%) |
1 or 2 Children | 138 (4.7%) | 894 (17.3%) |
3 or 4 Children | 22 (8.9%) | 385 (51.5%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 75 (100.0%) |
Total | 247 (4.6%) | 1,508 (13.7%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Waukesha County
The poverty data for Waukesha County shows that 1,719 of the married-couple family households (1.8%) and 1,755 of the single-parent households (10.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 96 households (22.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 75 household (91.5%) living below poverty.

Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
No Children | 1,105 (1.8%) | 241 (3.4%) |
1 or 2 Children | 319 (1.1%) | 1,032 (12.7%) |
3 or 4 Children | 199 (2.6%) | 407 (41.0%) |
5 or more Children | 96 (22.3%) | 75 (91.5%) |
Total | 1,719 (1.8%) | 1,755 (10.7%) |
Race in Waukesha County
The most populous races in Waukesha County are White / Caucasian (362,828 | 89.1%), Hispanic or Latino (20,929 | 5.1%), and Two or more Races (16,804 | 4.1%).

Race | # Population | % Population |
Asian | 15,778 | 3.9% |
Black / African American | 6,480 | 1.6% |
Hawaiian / Pacific | 117 | 0.0% |
Hispanic or Latino | 20,929 | 5.1% |
Native / Alaskan | 737 | 0.2% |
White / Caucasian | 362,828 | 89.1% |
Two or more Races | 16,804 | 4.1% |
Some other Race | 4,546 | 1.1% |
Total | 407,290 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Waukesha County
The most populous ancestries reported in Waukesha County are German (176,298 | 43.3%), Irish (52,373 | 12.9%), Polish (50,947 | 12.5%), English (28,049 | 6.9%), and Italian (23,521 | 5.8%), together accounting for 81.3% of all Waukesha County residents.

Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
African | 277 | 0.1% |
Albanian | 235 | 0.1% |
Aleut | 32 | 0.0% |
American | 10,880 | 2.7% |
Apache | 54 | 0.0% |
Arab | 811 | 0.2% |
Argentinean | 462 | 0.1% |
Armenian | 273 | 0.1% |
Australian | 175 | 0.0% |
Austrian | 2,860 | 0.7% |
Bangladeshi | 892 | 0.2% |
Basque | 20 | 0.0% |
Belgian | 1,466 | 0.4% |
Bhutanese | 722 | 0.2% |
Blackfeet | 63 | 0.0% |
Bolivian | 66 | 0.0% |
Brazilian | 322 | 0.1% |
British | 1,284 | 0.3% |
Bulgarian | 139 | 0.0% |
Burmese | 1,327 | 0.3% |
Cajun | 48 | 0.0% |
Canadian | 498 | 0.1% |
Carpatho Rusyn | 18 | 0.0% |
Celtic | 36 | 0.0% |
Central American | 1,057 | 0.3% |
Central American Indian | 46 | 0.0% |
Cherokee | 151 | 0.0% |
Chickasaw | 26 | 0.0% |
Chilean | 74 | 0.0% |
Chippewa | 427 | 0.1% |
Colombian | 345 | 0.1% |
Costa Rican | 102 | 0.0% |
Cree | 1 | 0.0% |
Creek | 8 | 0.0% |
Croatian | 2,075 | 0.5% |
Cuban | 918 | 0.2% |
Czech | 4,617 | 1.1% |
Czechoslovakian | 1,027 | 0.3% |
Danish | 3,557 | 0.9% |
Dominican | 185 | 0.1% |
Dutch | 6,826 | 1.7% |
Eastern European | 1,065 | 0.3% |
Ecuadorian | 336 | 0.1% |
Egyptian | 24 | 0.0% |
English | 28,049 | 6.9% |
Estonian | 41 | 0.0% |
Ethiopian | 30 | 0.0% |
European | 7,795 | 1.9% |
Filipino | 129 | 0.0% |
Finnish | 2,200 | 0.5% |
French | 11,566 | 2.8% |
French American Indian | 54 | 0.0% |
French Canadian | 2,392 | 0.6% |
German | 176,298 | 43.3% |
German Russian | 21 | 0.0% |
Ghanaian | 168 | 0.0% |
Greek | 2,633 | 0.6% |
Guamanian / Chamorro | 21 | 0.0% |
Guatemalan | 251 | 0.1% |
Haitian | 44 | 0.0% |
Honduran | 142 | 0.0% |
Hungarian | 3,291 | 0.8% |
Icelander | 4 | 0.0% |
Indian (Asian) | 3,529 | 0.9% |
Indonesian | 219 | 0.1% |
Inupiat | 4 | 0.0% |
Iranian | 190 | 0.1% |
Iraqi | 61 | 0.0% |
Irish | 52,373 | 12.9% |
Iroquois | 205 | 0.1% |
Israeli | 35 | 0.0% |
Italian | 23,521 | 5.8% |
Jamaican | 186 | 0.1% |
Japanese | 68 | 0.0% |
Jordanian | 97 | 0.0% |
Korean | 1,536 | 0.4% |
Laotian | 6 | 0.0% |
Latvian | 227 | 0.1% |
Lebanese | 292 | 0.1% |
Lithuanian | 1,071 | 0.3% |
Lumbee | 1 | 0.0% |
Luxembourger | 471 | 0.1% |
Macedonian | 95 | 0.0% |
Malaysian | 329 | 0.1% |
Maltese | 8 | 0.0% |
Menominee | 126 | 0.0% |
Mexican | 13,347 | 3.3% |
Mexican American Indian | 404 | 0.1% |
Mongolian | 5 | 0.0% |
Native Hawaiian | 180 | 0.0% |
Navajo | 10 | 0.0% |
Nicaraguan | 307 | 0.1% |
Nigerian | 119 | 0.0% |
Northern European | 746 | 0.2% |
Norwegian | 17,581 | 4.3% |
Pakistani | 130 | 0.0% |
Palestinian | 101 | 0.0% |
Panamanian | 170 | 0.0% |
Paraguayan | 21 | 0.0% |
Pennsylvania German | 25 | 0.0% |
Peruvian | 190 | 0.1% |
Polish | 50,947 | 12.5% |
Portuguese | 299 | 0.1% |
Potawatomi | 97 | 0.0% |
Puerto Rican | 2,649 | 0.6% |
Romanian | 258 | 0.1% |
Russian | 2,865 | 0.7% |
Salvadoran | 85 | 0.0% |
Samoan | 44 | 0.0% |
Scandinavian | 2,603 | 0.6% |
Scotch-Irish | 1,768 | 0.4% |
Scottish | 5,178 | 1.3% |
Senegalese | 32 | 0.0% |
Serbian | 1,467 | 0.4% |
Sioux | 203 | 0.1% |
Slavic | 475 | 0.1% |
Slovak | 1,990 | 0.5% |
Slovene | 1,181 | 0.3% |
South African | 99 | 0.0% |
South American | 1,998 | 0.5% |
South American Indian | 26 | 0.0% |
Spaniard | 206 | 0.1% |
Spanish | 296 | 0.1% |
Spanish American Indian | 22 | 0.0% |
Sri Lankan | 1,100 | 0.3% |
Subsaharan African | 737 | 0.2% |
Swedish | 8,047 | 2.0% |
Swiss | 3,578 | 0.9% |
Syrian | 109 | 0.0% |
Thai | 7,709 | 1.9% |
Tlingit-Haida | 1 | 0.0% |
Trinidadian and Tobagonian | 24 | 0.0% |
Turkish | 98 | 0.0% |
Ukrainian | 834 | 0.2% |
Uruguayan | 90 | 0.0% |
Venezuelan | 414 | 0.1% |
Vietnamese | 19 | 0.0% |
Welsh | 2,214 | 0.5% |
West Indian | 133 | 0.0% |
Yugoslavian | 583 | 0.1% | View All 140 Rows |
Immigrants in Waukesha County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Waukesha County came from Asia (10,930 | 2.7%), South Central Asia (5,935 | 1.5%), India (5,056 | 1.2%), Latin America (4,975 | 1.2%), and Europe (4,775 | 1.2%), together accounting for 7.8% of all Waukesha County residents.

Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
Afghanistan | 26 | 0.0% |
Africa | 449 | 0.1% |
Argentina | 389 | 0.1% |
Asia | 10,930 | 2.7% |
Australia | 115 | 0.0% |
Austria | 136 | 0.0% |
Bahamas | 15 | 0.0% |
Bangladesh | 19 | 0.0% |
Belarus | 71 | 0.0% |
Belgium | 21 | 0.0% |
Bosnia and Herzegovina | 118 | 0.0% |
Brazil | 259 | 0.1% |
Bulgaria | 104 | 0.0% |
Cambodia | 31 | 0.0% |
Canada | 614 | 0.2% |
Caribbean | 275 | 0.1% |
Central America | 3,142 | 0.8% |
Chile | 14 | 0.0% |
China | 1,921 | 0.5% |
Colombia | 154 | 0.0% |
Costa Rica | 10 | 0.0% |
Croatia | 221 | 0.1% |
Cuba | 64 | 0.0% |
Czechoslovakia | 63 | 0.0% |
Denmark | 40 | 0.0% |
Dominica | 33 | 0.0% |
Dominican Republic | 35 | 0.0% |
Eastern Africa | 61 | 0.0% |
Eastern Asia | 2,816 | 0.7% |
Eastern Europe | 2,098 | 0.5% |
Ecuador | 136 | 0.0% |
Egypt | 33 | 0.0% |
El Salvador | 11 | 0.0% |
England | 202 | 0.1% |
Eritrea | 18 | 0.0% |
Ethiopia | 12 | 0.0% |
Europe | 4,775 | 1.2% |
France | 17 | 0.0% |
Germany | 1,211 | 0.3% |
Ghana | 105 | 0.0% |
Greece | 264 | 0.1% |
Guatemala | 113 | 0.0% |
Honduras | 74 | 0.0% |
Hong Kong | 121 | 0.0% |
Hungary | 233 | 0.1% |
India | 5,056 | 1.2% |
Indonesia | 33 | 0.0% |
Iran | 114 | 0.0% |
Iraq | 61 | 0.0% |
Israel | 43 | 0.0% |
Italy | 285 | 0.1% |
Jamaica | 104 | 0.0% |
Japan | 178 | 0.0% |
Jordan | 21 | 0.0% |
Kazakhstan | 25 | 0.0% |
Korea | 717 | 0.2% |
Kuwait | 50 | 0.0% |
Laos | 266 | 0.1% |
Latin America | 4,975 | 1.2% |
Latvia | 62 | 0.0% |
Lebanon | 18 | 0.0% |
Lithuania | 7 | 0.0% |
Malaysia | 12 | 0.0% |
Mexico | 2,684 | 0.7% |
Moldova | 17 | 0.0% |
Morocco | 6 | 0.0% |
Nepal | 77 | 0.0% |
Netherlands | 111 | 0.0% |
Nicaragua | 156 | 0.0% |
North Macedonia | 36 | 0.0% |
Northern Africa | 44 | 0.0% |
Northern Europe | 539 | 0.1% |
Norway | 13 | 0.0% |
Oceania | 160 | 0.0% |
Pakistan | 528 | 0.1% |
Panama | 94 | 0.0% |
Peru | 117 | 0.0% |
Philippines | 694 | 0.2% |
Poland | 381 | 0.1% |
Portugal | 9 | 0.0% |
Romania | 36 | 0.0% |
Russia | 316 | 0.1% |
Scotland | 6 | 0.0% |
Senegal | 27 | 0.0% |
Serbia | 40 | 0.0% |
Sierra Leone | 9 | 0.0% |
South Africa | 203 | 0.1% |
South America | 1,558 | 0.4% |
South Central Asia | 5,935 | 1.5% |
South Eastern Asia | 1,900 | 0.5% |
Southern Europe | 604 | 0.2% |
Spain | 1 | 0.0% |
Sri Lanka | 41 | 0.0% |
Sweden | 48 | 0.0% |
Switzerland | 38 | 0.0% |
Syria | 13 | 0.0% |
Taiwan | 273 | 0.1% |
Thailand | 144 | 0.0% |
Trinidad and Tobago | 24 | 0.0% |
Turkey | 33 | 0.0% |
Ukraine | 152 | 0.0% |
Uzbekistan | 11 | 0.0% |
Venezuela | 449 | 0.1% |
Vietnam | 567 | 0.1% |
Western Africa | 141 | 0.0% |
Western Asia | 268 | 0.1% |
Western Europe | 1,534 | 0.4% | View All 107 Rows |
Sex and Age in Waukesha County
Sex and Age in Waukesha County
The most populous age groups in Waukesha County are 55 to 59 Years (15,914 | 7.9%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (15,819 | 7.7%) for women.

Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 10,571 (5.2%) | 9,980 (4.9%) |
5 to 9 Years | 11,766 (5.8%) | 11,448 (5.6%) |
10 to 14 Years | 13,138 (6.5%) | 12,429 (6.1%) |
15 to 19 Years | 13,487 (6.7%) | 12,475 (6.1%) |
20 to 24 Years | 11,209 (5.5%) | 10,940 (5.3%) |
25 to 29 Years | 10,406 (5.1%) | 9,849 (4.8%) |
30 to 34 Years | 11,148 (5.5%) | 10,858 (5.3%) |
35 to 39 Years | 13,393 (6.6%) | 12,886 (6.3%) |
40 to 44 Years | 13,293 (6.6%) | 12,745 (6.2%) |
45 to 49 Years | 12,770 (6.3%) | 12,500 (6.1%) |
50 to 54 Years | 13,958 (6.9%) | 13,993 (6.8%) |
55 to 59 Years | 15,914 (7.9%) | 15,819 (7.7%) |
60 to 64 Years | 15,284 (7.6%) | 15,719 (7.7%) |
65 to 69 Years | 11,993 (5.9%) | 12,801 (6.2%) |
70 to 74 Years | 10,375 (5.1%) | 11,121 (5.4%) |
75 to 79 Years | 5,952 (2.9%) | 7,153 (3.5%) |
80 to 84 Years | 3,959 (2.0%) | 5,282 (2.6%) |
85 Years and over | 3,600 (1.8%) | 7,076 (3.5%) |
Total | 202,216 (100.0%) | 205,074 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Waukesha County
Median Family Size in Waukesha County
The median family size in Waukesha County is 2.95 persons per family, with married-couple families (97,110 | 85.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (5,365 | 4.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.66 persons per family.

Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
Married-Couple | 97,110 (85.6%) | 3.00 |
Single Male/Father | 5,365 (4.7%) | 2.66 |
Single Female/Mother | 10,991 (9.7%) | 2.68 |
Total Families | 113,466 (100.0%) | 2.95 |
Median Household Size in Waukesha County
The median household size in Waukesha County is 2.43 persons per household, with single male/father households (5,365 | 3.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.03 persons per household. non-family households (52,267 | 31.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.20 persons per household.

Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
Married-Couple | 97,110 (58.6%) | 3.01 |
Single Male/Father | 5,365 (3.2%) | 3.03 |
Single Female/Mother | 10,991 (6.6%) | 2.88 |
Non-family | 52,267 (31.5%) | 1.20 |
Total Households | 165,733 (100.0%) | 2.43 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Waukesha County
Out of a total of 165,733 households in Waukesha County, 113,466 (68.5%) are family households, while 52,267 (31.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 56,546, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 43,266.

Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
1-Person Households | - | 43,266 (26.1%) |
2-Person Households | 56,546 (34.1%) | 8,124 (4.9%) |
3-Person Households | 22,337 (13.5%) | 586 (0.4%) |
4-Person Households | 22,212 (13.4%) | 185 (0.1%) |
5-Person Households | 9,042 (5.5%) | 82 (0.1%) |
6-Person Households | 2,489 (1.5%) | 9 (0.0%) |
7+ Person Households | 840 (0.5%) | 15 (0.0%) |
Total | 113,466 (68.5%) | 52,267 (31.5%) |
Female Fertility in Waukesha County
Fertility by Age in Waukesha County
Average fertility rate in Waukesha County is 51.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 86.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 62.7% of all women with births.

Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
15 to 19 years | 36 (0.8%) | 3.0 |
20 to 34 years | 2,706 (62.7%) | 86.0 |
35 to 50 years | 1,575 (36.5%) | 38.0 |
Total | 4,317 (100.0%) | 51.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Waukesha County
88.4% of women with births (4,317) in Waukesha County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 27.8% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 6.9% of them unmarried.

Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
15 to 19 years | 26 (72.2%) | 10 (27.8%) |
20 to 34 years | 2,324 (85.9%) | 382 (14.1%) |
35 to 50 years | 1,466 (93.1%) | 109 (6.9%) |
Total | 3,816 (88.4%) | 501 (11.6%) |
Fertility by Education in Waukesha County
Average fertility rate in Waukesha County is 51.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 73.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 10.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 46.3% of all women with births.

Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
Less than High School | 106 (2.5%) | 10.0 |
High School Diploma | 316 (7.3%) | 29.0 |
College or Associate's Degree | 1,090 (25.3%) | 50.0 |
Bachelor's Degree | 1,998 (46.3%) | 73.0 |
Graduate Degree | 807 (18.7%) | 58.0 |
Total | 4,317 (100.0%) | 51.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Waukesha County
11.6% of women with births in Waukesha County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 98.6% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 41.1% of them unmarried at childbirth.

Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
Less than High School | 88 (83.0%) | 18 (17.0%) |
High School Diploma | 186 (58.9%) | 130 (41.1%) |
College or Associate's Degree | 821 (75.3%) | 269 (24.7%) |
Bachelor's Degree | 1,926 (96.4%) | 72 (3.6%) |
Graduate Degree | 796 (98.6%) | 11 (1.4%) |
Total | 3,816 (88.4%) | 501 (11.6%) |
Employment Characteristics in Waukesha County
Employment by Class of Employer in Waukesha County
Among the 215,530 employed individuals in Waukesha County, private company employees (153,877 | 71.4%), not-for-profit organizations (23,503 | 10.9%), and local government employees (12,540 | 5.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.

Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
Private Company Employees | 153,877 | 71.4% |
Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 8,578 | 4.0% |
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 9,075 | 4.2% |
Not-for-profit Organizations | 23,503 | 10.9% |
Local Government Employees | 12,540 | 5.8% |
State Government Employees | 4,463 | 2.1% |
Federal Government Employees | 3,136 | 1.5% |
Unpaid Family Workers | 358 | 0.2% |
Total | 215,530 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Waukesha County
According to the labor force statistics for Waukesha County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (332,552), 67.4% or 224,140 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.6% or 5,828 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 90.4% or 19,893 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 6.9% or 830 of them being unemployed.

Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
16 to 19 Years | 12,025 (58.5%) | 830 (6.9%) |
20 to 24 Years | 18,428 (83.2%) | 1,124 (6.1%) |
25 to 29 Years | 18,108 (89.4%) | 543 (3.0%) |
30 to 34 Years | 19,893 (90.4%) | 219 (1.1%) |
35 to 44 Years | 47,085 (90.0%) | 989 (2.1%) |
45 to 54 Years | 47,367 (89.0%) | 853 (1.8%) |
55 to 59 Years | 26,497 (83.5%) | 768 (2.9%) |
60 to 64 Years | 20,648 (66.6%) | 351 (1.7%) |
65 to 74 Years | 11,619 (25.1%) | 93 (0.8%) |
75 Years and over | 2,279 (6.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 224,140 (67.4%) | 5,828 (2.6%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Waukesha County
According to labor force statistics for Waukesha County, 85.3% of individuals (179,586) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (210,535) are in the labor force, with 2.1% or 3,771 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 88.8% or 96,762 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 4.1% or 169 of them being unemployed.

Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
Less than High School | 4,116 (70.6%) | 239 (4.1%) |
High School Diploma | 28,217 (78.8%) | 895 (2.5%) |
College / Associate Degree | 50,461 (84.2%) | 1,498 (2.5%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 96,762 (88.8%) | 1,852 (1.7%) |
Total | 179,586 (85.3%) | 4,421 (2.1%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Waukesha County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Waukesha County are Management (29,442 | 13.5%), Community & Social Service (22,688 | 10.4%), Computers, Engineering & Science (19,628 | 9.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (18,403 | 8.4%), and Business & Financial (17,822 | 8.2%).

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Waukesha County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (86.0%), Computers & Mathematics (80.7%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (79.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (77.7%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (75.3%), and Health Technologists (74.1%).

Occupation | Male | Female |
Management | 18,687 (63.5%) | 10,755 (36.5%) |
Business & Financial | 8,468 (47.5%) | 9,354 (52.5%) |
Computers, Engineering & Science | 15,623 (79.6%) | 4,005 (20.4%) |
Computers & Mathematics | 7,352 (80.7%) | 1,760 (19.3%) |
Architecture & Engineering | 7,313 (86.0%) | 1,192 (14.0%) |
Life, Physical & Social Science | 958 (47.6%) | 1,053 (52.4%) |
Community & Social Service | 6,809 (30.0%) | 15,879 (70.0%) |
Education, Arts & Media | 1,084 (32.9%) | 2,214 (67.1%) |
Legal Services & Support | 874 (39.6%) | 1,331 (60.4%) |
Education Instruction & Library | 2,886 (22.3%) | 10,086 (77.7%) |
Arts, Media & Entertainment | 1,965 (46.6%) | 2,248 (53.4%) |
Health Diagnosing & Treating | 4,543 (24.7%) | 13,860 (75.3%) |
Health Technologists | 3,763 (25.9%) | 10,778 (74.1%) |
Total (Category) | 54,130 (50.1%) | 53,853 (49.9%) |
Total (Overall) | 115,480 (53.0%) | 102,482 (47.0%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Waukesha County are Food Preparation & Serving (8,973 | 4.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (5,062 | 2.3%), Personal Care & Service (4,861 | 2.2%), Healthcare Support (4,714 | 2.2%), and Security & Protection (3,109 | 1.4%).

Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Waukesha County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (85.3%), Security & Protection (81.6%), and Firefighting & Prevention (77.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (86.4%), Personal Care & Service (76.5%), and Food Preparation & Serving (56.9%).

Occupation | Male | Female |
Healthcare Support | 642 (13.6%) | 4,072 (86.4%) |
Security & Protection | 2,536 (81.6%) | 573 (18.4%) |
Firefighting & Prevention | 1,149 (77.5%) | 333 (22.5%) |
Law Enforcement | 1,387 (85.3%) | 240 (14.7%) |
Food Preparation & Serving | 3,872 (43.1%) | 5,101 (56.9%) |
Cleaning & Maintenance | 3,510 (69.3%) | 1,552 (30.7%) |
Personal Care & Service | 1,144 (23.5%) | 3,717 (76.5%) |
Total (Category) | 11,704 (43.8%) | 15,015 (56.2%) |
Total (Overall) | 115,480 (53.0%) | 102,482 (47.0%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Waukesha County are Sales & Related (23,395 | 10.7%), and Office & Administration (22,687 | 10.4%).

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Occupation | Male | Female |
Sales & Related | 12,979 (55.5%) | 10,416 (44.5%) |
Office & Administration | 5,093 (22.5%) | 17,594 (77.5%) |
Total (Category) | 18,072 (39.2%) | 28,010 (60.8%) |
Total (Overall) | 115,480 (53.0%) | 102,482 (47.0%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Waukesha County are Construction & Extraction (8,038 | 3.7%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (5,367 | 2.5%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (323 | 0.2%).

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Occupation | Male | Female |
Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 178 (55.1%) | 145 (44.9%) |
Construction & Extraction | 7,781 (96.8%) | 257 (3.2%) |
Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 5,252 (97.9%) | 115 (2.1%) |
Total (Category) | 13,211 (96.2%) | 517 (3.8%) |
Total (Overall) | 115,480 (53.0%) | 102,482 (47.0%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Waukesha County are Production (12,732 | 5.8%), Material Moving (5,500 | 2.5%), and Transportation (5,218 | 2.4%).

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Occupation | Male | Female |
Production | 9,834 (77.2%) | 2,898 (22.8%) |
Transportation | 4,561 (87.4%) | 657 (12.6%) |
Material Moving | 3,968 (72.2%) | 1,532 (27.9%) |
Total (Category) | 18,363 (78.3%) | 5,087 (21.7%) |
Total (Overall) | 115,480 (53.0%) | 102,482 (47.0%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Waukesha County
Employment Industries in Waukesha County
The major employment industries in Waukesha County include Manufacturing (38,090 | 17.5%), Health Care & Social Assistance (31,906 | 14.6%), Retail Trade (22,049 | 10.1%), Educational Services (19,221 | 8.8%), and Professional & Scientific (17,956 | 8.2%).

Employment Industries by Sex in Waukesha County
The Waukesha County industries that see more men than women are Construction (86.0%), Utilities (76.6%), and Transportation & Warehousing (76.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (77.9%), Educational Services (70.8%), and Accommodation & Food Services (52.6%).

Industry | Male | Female |
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 270 (53.5%) | 235 (46.5%) |
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 145 (72.5%) | 55 (27.5%) |
Construction | 11,402 (86.0%) | 1,855 (14.0%) |
Manufacturing | 28,025 (73.6%) | 10,065 (26.4%) |
Wholesale Trade | 4,734 (72.4%) | 1,807 (27.6%) |
Retail Trade | 11,346 (51.5%) | 10,703 (48.5%) |
Transportation & Warehousing | 5,277 (76.0%) | 1,663 (24.0%) |
Utilities | 1,200 (76.6%) | 367 (23.4%) |
Information | 2,136 (58.7%) | 1,502 (41.3%) |
Finance & Insurance | 7,138 (47.8%) | 7,778 (52.1%) |
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 2,033 (54.1%) | 1,724 (45.9%) |
Professional & Scientific | 10,296 (57.3%) | 7,660 (42.7%) |
Enterprise Management | 253 (61.6%) | 158 (38.4%) |
Administrative & Support | 3,834 (55.6%) | 3,063 (44.4%) |
Educational Services | 5,622 (29.2%) | 13,599 (70.8%) |
Health Care & Social Assistance | 7,063 (22.1%) | 24,843 (77.9%) |
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 2,129 (58.8%) | 1,492 (41.2%) |
Accommodation & Food Services | 5,612 (47.4%) | 6,225 (52.6%) |
Public Administration | 3,352 (61.4%) | 2,111 (38.6%) |
Total | 115,480 (53.0%) | 102,482 (47.0%) |
Education in Waukesha County
School Enrollment in Waukesha County
The most common levels of schooling among the 92,226 students in Waukesha County are high school (22,287 | 24.2%), middle school (20,002 | 21.7%), and elementary school (18,580 | 20.2%).

School Level | # Students | % Students |
Nursery / Preschool | 5,025 | 5.4% |
Kindergarten | 5,059 | 5.5% |
Elementary School | 18,580 | 20.2% |
Middle School | 20,002 | 21.7% |
High School | 22,287 | 24.2% |
College / Undergraduate | 16,632 | 18.0% |
Graduate / Professional | 4,641 | 5.0% |
Total | 92,226 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Waukesha County
Out of a total of 92,226 students who are enrolled in schools in Waukesha County, 19,460 (21.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 72,766 (78.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1,850 (46.7% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 14,728 (88.8% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.

Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
3 to 4 Year Olds | 2,113 (53.3%) | 1,850 (46.7%) |
5 to 9 Year Old | 17,703 (80.2%) | 4,366 (19.8%) |
10 to 14 Year Olds | 20,994 (83.5%) | 4,151 (16.5%) |
15 to 17 Year Olds | 14,728 (88.8%) | 1,864 (11.2%) |
18 to 19 Year Olds | 5,394 (72.7%) | 2,027 (27.3%) |
20 to 24 Year Olds | 5,958 (67.4%) | 2,878 (32.6%) |
25 to 34 Year Olds | 2,698 (71.8%) | 1,061 (28.2%) |
35 Years and over | 3,152 (71.0%) | 1,289 (29.0%) |
Total | 72,766 (78.9%) | 19,460 (21.1%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Waukesha County
Business (33,824 | 22.7%), education (18,034 | 12.1%), science & technology (17,363 | 11.7%), engineering (13,875 | 9.3%), and bio, nature & agricultural (8,928 | 6.0%) are the most common fields of study among 148,789 individuals in Waukesha County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.

Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
Computers & Mathematics | 5,897 | 4.0% |
Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 8,928 | 6.0% |
Physical & Health Sciences | 3,826 | 2.6% |
Psychology | 6,365 | 4.3% |
Social Sciences | 8,493 | 5.7% |
Engineering | 13,875 | 9.3% |
Multidisciplinary Studies | 727 | 0.5% |
Science & Technology | 17,363 | 11.7% |
Business | 33,824 | 22.7% |
Education | 18,034 | 12.1% |
Literature & Languages | 4,680 | 3.2% |
Liberal Arts & History | 5,528 | 3.7% |
Visual & Performing Arts | 4,988 | 3.4% |
Communications | 8,224 | 5.5% |
Arts & Humanities | 8,037 | 5.4% |
Total | 148,789 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Waukesha County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Waukesha County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Waukesha County are males with 2 vehicles (56,255, accounting for 49.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (49,022, making up 56.2%).

Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
No Vehicle | 1,281 (1.1%) | 891 (0.9%) |
1 Vehicle | 13,830 (12.1%) | 14,289 (14.3%) |
2 Vehicles | 56,255 (49.2%) | 49,022 (48.9%) |
3 Vehicles | 26,956 (23.6%) | 23,403 (23.4%) |
4 Vehicles | 11,132 (9.7%) | 8,672 (8.7%) |
5 or more Vehicles | 4,938 (4.3%) | 3,878 (3.9%) |
Total | 114,392 (100.0%) | 100,155 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Waukesha County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Waukesha County are 20 to 24 minutes (31,783 commuters, 17.0%), 15 to 19 minutes (29,779 commuters, 15.9%), and 10 to 14 minutes (27,167 commuters, 14.5%).

Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
Less than 5 Minutes | 4,819 | 2.6% |
5 to 9 Minutes | 18,756 | 10.0% |
10 to 14 Minutes | 27,167 | 14.5% |
15 to 19 Minutes | 29,779 | 15.9% |
20 to 24 Minutes | 31,783 | 17.0% |
25 to 29 Minutes | 18,183 | 9.7% |
30 to 34 Minutes | 25,526 | 13.6% |
35 to 39 Minutes | 7,833 | 4.2% |
40 to 44 Minutes | 5,860 | 3.1% |
45 to 59 Minutes | 9,814 | 5.2% |
60 to 89 Minutes | 4,917 | 2.6% |
90 or more Minutes | 2,664 | 1.4% |
Commute Time by Sex in Waukesha County
The most common commute times in Waukesha County are 20 to 24 minutes (16,994 commuters, 16.9%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (14,789 commuters, 17.1%) for females.

Commute Time | Male | Female |
Less than 5 Minutes | 2,253 (2.2%) | 2,566 (3.0%) |
5 to 9 Minutes | 9,217 (9.1%) | 9,539 (11.0%) |
10 to 14 Minutes | 13,758 (13.7%) | 13,409 (15.5%) |
15 to 19 Minutes | 16,208 (16.1%) | 13,571 (15.7%) |
20 to 24 Minutes | 16,994 (16.9%) | 14,789 (17.1%) |
25 to 29 Minutes | 9,102 (9.0%) | 9,081 (10.5%) |
30 to 34 Minutes | 14,854 (14.7%) | 10,672 (12.3%) |
35 to 39 Minutes | 4,306 (4.3%) | 3,527 (4.1%) |
40 to 44 Minutes | 3,276 (3.3%) | 2,584 (3.0%) |
45 to 59 Minutes | 5,845 (5.8%) | 3,969 (4.6%) |
60 to 89 Minutes | 3,295 (3.3%) | 1,622 (1.9%) |
90 or more Minutes | 1,602 (1.6%) | 1,062 (1.2%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Waukesha County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Waukesha County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (16,177, 16.1%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (15,308, 17.7%) for females.

Time of Departure | Male | Female |
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 4,586 (4.5%) | 1,673 (1.9%) |
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 4,730 (4.7%) | 1,331 (1.5%) |
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 6,312 (6.3%) | 2,725 (3.2%) |
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 10,653 (10.6%) | 6,913 (8.0%) |
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 13,054 (13.0%) | 9,952 (11.5%) |
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 16,177 (16.1%) | 15,308 (17.7%) |
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 11,984 (11.9%) | 13,107 (15.2%) |
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 10,124 (10.1%) | 10,668 (12.3%) |
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 4,100 (4.1%) | 5,788 (6.7%) |
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 4,930 (4.9%) | 5,508 (6.4%) |
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 2,123 (2.1%) | 1,832 (2.1%) |
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 1,045 (1.0%) | 1,492 (1.7%) |
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 5,622 (5.6%) | 5,530 (6.4%) |
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 5,270 (5.2%) | 4,564 (5.3%) |
Total | 100,710 (100.0%) | 86,391 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Waukesha County
Occupancy by Ownership in Waukesha County
Of the total 165,733 dwellings in Waukesha County, owner-occupied units account for 127,108 (76.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 38,625 (23.3%).

Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Owner Occupied Housing Units | 127,108 | 76.7% |
Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 38,625 | 23.3% |
Total Occupied Housing Units | 165,733 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Waukesha County

Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
1-Person Household | 43,266 | 26.1% |
2-Person Household | 64,670 | 39.0% |
3-Person Household | 22,923 | 13.8% |
4+ Person Household | 34,874 | 21.0% |
Total Housing Units | 165,733 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Waukesha County

Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1-Person Household | 23,491 (54.3%) | 19,775 (45.7%) |
2-Person Household | 53,446 (82.6%) | 11,224 (17.4%) |
3-Person Household | 19,036 (83.0%) | 3,887 (17.0%) |
4+ Person Household | 31,135 (89.3%) | 3,739 (10.7%) |
Total Housing Units | 127,108 (76.7%) | 38,625 (23.3%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Waukesha County

Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than High School | 2,657 (58.1%) | 1,917 (41.9%) |
High School Diploma | 21,249 (67.9%) | 10,039 (32.1%) |
College/Associate Degree | 36,170 (72.7%) | 13,619 (27.4%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 67,032 (83.7%) | 13,050 (16.3%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Waukesha County

Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Under 35 Years | 23,548 | 14.2% |
35 to 44 Years | 26,952 | 16.3% |
45 to 54 Years | 29,424 | 17.7% |
55 to 64 Years | 35,311 | 21.3% |
65 to 74 Years | 27,739 | 16.7% |
75 to 84 Years | 14,868 | 9.0% |
85 Years and Over | 7,891 | 4.8% |
Total | 165,733 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Waukesha County
Median Income by Occupancy in Waukesha County

Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
Owner-Occupied | 127,108 (76.7%) | $119,834 |
Renter-Occupied | 38,625 (23.3%) | $53,154 |
Average | 165,733 (100.0%) | $101,639 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Waukesha County

Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $5,000 | 1,238 (1.0%) | 1,163 (3.0%) |
$5,000 to $9,999 | 946 (0.7%) | 557 (1.4%) |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 986 (0.8%) | 1,725 (4.5%) |
$15,000 to $19,999 | 1,284 (1.0%) | 1,568 (4.1%) |
$20,000 to $24,999 | 1,938 (1.5%) | 2,466 (6.4%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 4,640 (3.6%) | 4,636 (12.0%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 7,475 (5.9%) | 5,959 (15.4%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 15,949 (12.6%) | 7,391 (19.1%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 16,365 (12.9%) | 5,224 (13.5%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 30,912 (24.3%) | 5,240 (13.6%) |
$150,000 or more | 45,375 (35.7%) | 2,696 (7.0%) |
Total | 127,108 (100.0%) | 38,625 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Waukesha County

Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $300 | 760 (0.6%) | 404 (1.1%) |
$300 to $499 | 4,018 (3.2%) | 1,113 (2.9%) |
$500 to $799 | 21,687 (17.1%) | 3,099 (8.0%) |
$800 to $999 | 10,977 (8.6%) | 6,039 (15.6%) |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 21,232 (16.7%) | 16,201 (41.9%) |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 24,921 (19.6%) | 7,052 (18.3%) |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 18,992 (14.9%) | 2,579 (6.7%) |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 11,266 (8.9%) | 889 (2.3%) |
$3,000 or more | 13,255 (10.4%) | 493 (1.3%) |
Total | 127,108 (100.0%) | 38,625 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Waukesha County
Housing Structures in Waukesha County

Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Single Unit, Detached | 116,218 | 70.1% |
Single Unit, Attached | 10,152 | 6.1% |
2 Unit Apartments | 3,436 | 2.1% |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 4,917 | 3.0% |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 8,406 | 5.1% |
10 or more Apartments | 21,713 | 13.1% |
Mobile Home / Other | 891 | 0.5% |
Total | 165,733 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Waukesha County

Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Single Unit, Detached | 112,243 (96.6%) | 3,975 (3.4%) |
Single Unit, Attached | 8,039 (79.2%) | 2,113 (20.8%) |
2 Unit Apartments | 1,056 (30.7%) | 2,380 (69.3%) |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 1,257 (25.6%) | 3,660 (74.4%) |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 2,000 (23.8%) | 6,406 (76.2%) |
10 or more Apartments | 1,666 (7.7%) | 20,047 (92.3%) |
Mobile Home / Other | 847 (95.1%) | 44 (4.9%) |
Total | 127,108 (76.7%) | 38,625 (23.3%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Waukesha County

Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1 Room | 107 (0.1%) | 1,807 (4.7%) |
2 or 3 Rooms | 1,308 (1.0%) | 11,518 (29.8%) |
4 or 5 Rooms | 23,642 (18.6%) | 19,104 (49.5%) |
6 or 7 Rooms | 49,763 (39.2%) | 4,705 (12.2%) |
8 or more Rooms | 52,288 (41.1%) | 1,491 (3.9%) |
Total | 127,108 (100.0%) | 38,625 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Waukesha County

Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Utility Gas | 108,686 (85.5%) | 20,417 (52.9%) |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 2,532 (2.0%) | 672 (1.7%) |
Electricity | 12,882 (10.1%) | 15,907 (41.2%) |
Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 1,886 (1.5%) | 147 (0.4%) |
Coal or Coke | 47 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
All other Fuels | 812 (0.6%) | 798 (2.1%) |
No Fuel Used | 263 (0.2%) | 684 (1.8%) |
Total | 127,108 (100.0%) | 38,625 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Waukesha County

Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
No Vehicle | 1,431 (1.1%) | 4,119 (10.7%) |
1 Vehicle | 25,290 (19.9%) | 20,529 (53.1%) |
2 Vehicles | 64,830 (51.0%) | 11,750 (30.4%) |
3 or more Vehicles | 35,557 (28.0%) | 2,227 (5.8%) |
Total | 127,108 (100.0%) | 38,625 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Waukesha County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Waukesha County
Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Housing Units | 42,491 | 84,617 |
Median Property Value | $345,700 | $356,100 |
Median Household Income | $89,565 | $34,752 |
Monthly Housing Costs | $749 | $13,051 |
Real Estate Taxes | $4,446 | $364 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Waukesha County

Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $50,000 | 1,002 (2.4%) | 994 (1.2%) |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 604 (1.4%) | 429 (0.5%) |
$100,000 to $299,999 | 14,451 (34.0%) | 28,537 (33.7%) |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 18,006 (42.4%) | 37,037 (43.8%) |
$500,000 to $749,999 | 5,306 (12.5%) | 12,637 (14.9%) |
$750,000 to $999,999 | 1,514 (3.6%) | 3,083 (3.6%) |
$1,000,000 or more | 1,608 (3.8%) | 1,900 (2.2%) |
Total | 42,491 (100.0%) | 84,617 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Waukesha County

Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $10,000 | 1,203 (2.8%) | 1,933 (2.3%) |
$10,000 to $24,999 | 2,658 (6.3%) | 981 (1.2%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 2,752 (6.5%) | 1,550 (1.8%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 3,988 (9.4%) | 1,888 (2.2%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 7,062 (16.6%) | 3,487 (4.1%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 5,857 (13.8%) | 8,887 (10.5%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 8,348 (19.7%) | 10,508 (12.4%) |
$150,000 or more | 10,623 (25.0%) | 22,564 (26.7%) |
Total | 42,491 (100.0%) | 84,617 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Waukesha County

Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than 2.0x | 8,931 (21.0%) | 132,042 (156.0%) |
2.0x to 2.9x | 7,331 (17.2%) | 23,940 (28.3%) |
3.0x to 3.9x | 6,296 (14.8%) | 26,815 (31.7%) |
4.0x or more | 19,691 (46.3%) | 12,994 (15.4%) |
Total | 42,491 (100.0%) | 84,617 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Waukesha County

Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $800 | 899 (2.1%) | 220 (0.3%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 780 (1.8%) | 982 (1.2%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 40,182 (94.6%) | 798 (0.9%) |
Total | 42,491 (100.0%) | 84,617 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Waukesha County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Waukesha County

Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under 6 Years | 24,308 (97.6%) | 611 (2.5%) |
6 to 18 Years | 64,574 (97.9%) | 1,362 (2.1%) |
19 to 25 Years | 27,791 (92.6%) | 2,223 (7.4%) |
26 to 34 Years | 35,797 (93.7%) | 2,416 (6.3%) |
35 to 44 Years | 50,252 (96.3%) | 1,908 (3.7%) |
45 to 54 Years | 51,202 (96.4%) | 1,921 (3.6%) |
55 to 64 Years | 60,737 (97.0%) | 1,897 (3.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 45,800 (99.5%) | 223 (0.5%) |
75 Years and older | 31,828 (100.0%) | 11 (0.0%) |
Total | 392,289 (96.9%) | 12,572 (3.1%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Waukesha County

Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Native Born | 24,308 (97.6%) | 611 (2.5%) |
Foreign Born, Citizen | 64,574 (97.9%) | 1,362 (2.1%) |
Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 27,791 (92.6%) | 2,223 (7.4%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Waukesha County

Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under $25,000 | 18,687 (92.0%) | 1,614 (8.0%) |
$25,000 to $49,999 | 34,609 (94.6%) | 1,964 (5.4%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 43,020 (94.7%) | 2,419 (5.3%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 47,074 (96.1%) | 1,910 (3.9%) |
$100,000 and over | 246,423 (98.2%) | 4,520 (1.8%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Waukesha County

Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
Under 6 | 3,469 (13.9%) | 21,814 (87.5%) |
6 to 18 Years | 8,955 (13.6%) | 58,354 (88.5%) |
19 to 25 Years | 3,052 (10.2%) | 25,981 (86.6%) |
25 to 34 Years | 4,015 (10.5%) | 32,833 (85.9%) |
35 to 44 Years | 4,211 (8.1%) | 47,540 (91.1%) |
45 to 54 Years | 3,684 (6.9%) | 48,630 (91.5%) |
55 to 64 Years | 5,351 (8.5%) | 57,487 (91.8%) |
65 to 74 Years | 43,766 (95.1%) | 27,909 (60.6%) |
75 Years and over | 31,667 (99.5%) | 20,033 (62.9%) |
Total | 108,170 (26.7%) | 340,581 (84.1%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Waukesha County

Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 11 (0.1%) | 89 (0.9%) |
5 to 17 Years | 1,688 (5.1%) | 690 (2.2%) |
18 to 34 Years | 2,434 (6.5%) | 1,807 (5.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 6,203 (7.3%) | 5,394 (6.5%) |
65 to 74 Years | 3,954 (17.8%) | 3,819 (16.1%) |
75 Years and over | 5,488 (41.5%) | 7,159 (38.5%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Waukesha County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 3 (0.0%) | 85 (0.9%) |
5 to 17 Years | 100 (0.3%) | 147 (0.5%) |
18 to 34 Years | 323 (0.9%) | 252 (0.7%) |
35 to 64 Years | 2,352 (2.8%) | 987 (1.2%) |
65 to 74 Years | 2,392 (10.8%) | 1,133 (4.8%) |
75 Years and over | 3,161 (23.9%) | 2,677 (14.4%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 8 (0.1%) | 4 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 93 (0.3%) | 127 (0.4%) |
18 to 34 Years | 242 (0.6%) | 235 (0.6%) |
35 to 64 Years | 1,067 (1.3%) | 933 (1.1%) |
65 to 74 Years | 480 (2.2%) | 407 (1.7%) |
75 Years and over | 628 (4.8%) | 1,291 (6.9%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 1,411 (4.2%) | 529 (1.7%) |
18 to 34 Years | 1,527 (4.1%) | 1,157 (3.2%) |
35 to 64 Years | 2,042 (2.4%) | 2,088 (2.5%) |
65 to 74 Years | 560 (2.5%) | 1,086 (4.6%) |
75 Years and over | 925 (7.0%) | 1,481 (8.0%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 84 (0.3%) | 49 (0.2%) |
18 to 34 Years | 573 (1.5%) | 330 (0.9%) |
35 to 64 Years | 2,109 (2.5%) | 2,625 (3.1%) |
65 to 74 Years | 1,719 (7.7%) | 2,144 (9.0%) |
75 Years and over | 2,794 (21.1%) | 4,870 (26.2%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 246 (0.7%) | 85 (0.3%) |
18 to 34 Years | 540 (1.5%) | 315 (0.9%) |
35 to 64 Years | 792 (0.9%) | 982 (1.2%) |
65 to 74 Years | 579 (2.6%) | 464 (1.9%) |
75 Years and over | 1,116 (8.4%) | 1,439 (7.7%) |
Technology Access in Waukesha County
Computing Device Access in Waukesha County

Device Type | # Households | % Households |
Desktop or Laptop | 144,991 | 87.5% |
Smartphone | 147,569 | 89.0% |
Tablet | 117,783 | 71.1% |
No Computing Device | 7,699 | 4.6% |
Total | 165,733 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Waukesha County

Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
Dial-Up Internet | 294 | 0.2% |
Broadband Home | 137,059 | 82.7% |
Cellular Data Only | 12,356 | 7.5% |
Satellite Internet | 9,154 | 5.5% |
No Internet | 11,738 | 7.1% |
Total | 165,733 | 100.0% |
Waukesha County Summary
Waukesha County is located in southeastern Wisconsin, and is part of the Milwaukee metropolitan area. It is bordered by Milwaukee County to the north, Washington County to the west, and Ozaukee County to the east. The county seat is Waukesha, and the largest city is Brookfield. As of the 2010 census, the population was 389,891, making it the third most populous county in Wisconsin.
History
The area that is now Waukesha County was originally inhabited by the Potawatomi and Menominee Native American tribes. The first European settlers arrived in the area in the early 19th century, and the county was officially established in 1846. The county was named after the Potawatomi word for “fox”, which was the name of a local river.
In the late 19th century, the county became a popular destination for wealthy Milwaukeeans looking to escape the city. The area was known for its mineral springs, which were believed to have healing properties. The city of Waukesha became a popular resort town, and the county’s population grew rapidly.
Geography
Waukesha County covers an area of 783 square miles, making it the second largest county in Wisconsin. The county is located in the southeastern part of the state, and is part of the Milwaukee metropolitan area. The terrain is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the northern part of the county. The Fox River runs through the county, and there are several lakes, including Pewaukee Lake, Okauchee Lake, and Lac La Belle.
The climate of Waukesha County is classified as humid continental, with cold winters and hot, humid summers. The average annual temperature is around 45°F, and the average annual precipitation is around 33 inches.
Economy
The economy of Waukesha County is largely based on manufacturing, healthcare, and retail. The county is home to several large companies, including Generac Power Systems, Quad/Graphics, and Briggs & Stratton. The county is also home to several hospitals and medical centers, including Waukesha Memorial Hospital and ProHealth Care.
Retail is also an important part of the county’s economy. The county is home to several shopping malls, including Brookfield Square and The Corners of Brookfield. The county is also home to several large employers in the retail sector, including Kohl’s and Walmart.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, the population of Waukesha County was 389,891, making it the third most populous county in Wisconsin. The population is largely white (90.2%), with small percentages of African Americans (3.2%), Asians (2.3%), and Hispanics (2.2%). The median household income is $76,845, and the median home value is $269,400.
The largest cities in Waukesha County are Waukesha (population 70,718), Brookfield (population 37,920), and New Berlin (population 39,584). The county is also home to several smaller towns and villages, including Pewaukee, Muskego, and Oconomowoc.
Common Questions
What is Per Capita Income in Waukesha County?
Per Capita income in Waukesha County is $55,573.
What is the Median Family Income in Waukesha County?
Median Family Income in Waukesha County is $126,010.
What is the Median Household income in Waukesha County?
Median Household Income in Waukesha County is $101,639.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Waukesha County?
Income or Wage Gap in Waukesha County is 35.7%.
Women in Waukesha County earn 64.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Waukesha County?
Family Income Deficit in Waukesha County is $10,343.
Families that are below poverty line in Waukesha County earn $10,343 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Waukesha County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Waukesha County is 0.44.
What is the Total Population of Waukesha County?
Total Population of Waukesha County is 407,290.
What is the Total Male Population of Waukesha County?
Total Male Population of Waukesha County is 202,216.
What is the Total Female Population of Waukesha County?
Total Female Population of Waukesha County is 205,074.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Waukesha County?
There are 98.61 Males per 100 Females in Waukesha County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Waukesha County?
There are 101.41 Females per 100 Males in Waukesha County.
What is the Median Population Age in Waukesha County?
Median Population Age in Waukesha County is 43.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Waukesha County
Average Family Size in Waukesha County is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Waukesha County
Average Household Size in Waukesha County is 2.4 People.
How Large is the Labor Force in Waukesha County?
There are 224,140 People in the Labor Forcein in Waukesha County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Waukesha County?
67.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Waukesha County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Waukesha County?
Unemployment Rate in Waukesha County is 2.6%.