Waukesha County, WI

Waukesha County Overview

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
$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
224,140
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
67.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Waukesha County Area Codes

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 in Waukesha County
Race# Population% Population
Asian15,7783.9%
Black / African American6,4801.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific1170.0%
Hispanic or Latino20,9295.1%
Native / Alaskan7370.2%
White / Caucasian362,82889.1%
Two or more Races16,8044.1%
Some other Race4,5461.1%
Total407,290100.0%

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 in Waukesha County
Ancestry# Population% Population
African2770.1%
Albanian2350.1%
Aleut320.0%
American10,8802.7%
Apache540.0%
Arab8110.2%
Argentinean4620.1%
Armenian2730.1%
Australian1750.0%
Austrian2,8600.7%
Bangladeshi8920.2%
Basque200.0%
Belgian1,4660.4%
Bhutanese7220.2%
Blackfeet630.0%
Bolivian660.0%
Brazilian3220.1%
British1,2840.3%
Bulgarian1390.0%
Burmese1,3270.3%
Cajun480.0%
Canadian4980.1%
Carpatho Rusyn180.0%
Celtic360.0%
Central American1,0570.3%
Central American Indian460.0%
Cherokee1510.0%
Chickasaw260.0%
Chilean740.0%
Chippewa4270.1%
Colombian3450.1%
Costa Rican1020.0%
Cree10.0%
Creek80.0%
Croatian2,0750.5%
Cuban9180.2%
Czech4,6171.1%
Czechoslovakian1,0270.3%
Danish3,5570.9%
Dominican1850.1%
Dutch6,8261.7%
Eastern European1,0650.3%
Ecuadorian3360.1%
Egyptian240.0%
English28,0496.9%
Estonian410.0%
Ethiopian300.0%
European7,7951.9%
Filipino1290.0%
Finnish2,2000.5%
French11,5662.8%
French American Indian540.0%
French Canadian2,3920.6%
German176,29843.3%
German Russian210.0%
Ghanaian1680.0%
Greek2,6330.6%
Guamanian / Chamorro210.0%
Guatemalan2510.1%
Haitian440.0%
Honduran1420.0%
Hungarian3,2910.8%
Icelander40.0%
Indian (Asian)3,5290.9%
Indonesian2190.1%
Inupiat40.0%
Iranian1900.1%
Iraqi610.0%
Irish52,37312.9%
Iroquois2050.1%
Israeli350.0%
Italian23,5215.8%
Jamaican1860.1%
Japanese680.0%
Jordanian970.0%
Korean1,5360.4%
Laotian60.0%
Latvian2270.1%
Lebanese2920.1%
Lithuanian1,0710.3%
Lumbee10.0%
Luxembourger4710.1%
Macedonian950.0%
Malaysian3290.1%
Maltese80.0%
Menominee1260.0%
Mexican13,3473.3%
Mexican American Indian4040.1%
Mongolian50.0%
Native Hawaiian1800.0%
Navajo100.0%
Nicaraguan3070.1%
Nigerian1190.0%
Northern European7460.2%
Norwegian17,5814.3%
Pakistani1300.0%
Palestinian1010.0%
Panamanian1700.0%
Paraguayan210.0%
Pennsylvania German250.0%
Peruvian1900.1%
Polish50,94712.5%
Portuguese2990.1%
Potawatomi970.0%
Puerto Rican2,6490.6%
Romanian2580.1%
Russian2,8650.7%
Salvadoran850.0%
Samoan440.0%
Scandinavian2,6030.6%
Scotch-Irish1,7680.4%
Scottish5,1781.3%
Senegalese320.0%
Serbian1,4670.4%
Sioux2030.1%
Slavic4750.1%
Slovak1,9900.5%
Slovene1,1810.3%
South African990.0%
South American1,9980.5%
South American Indian260.0%
Spaniard2060.1%
Spanish2960.1%
Spanish American Indian220.0%
Sri Lankan1,1000.3%
Subsaharan African7370.2%
Swedish8,0472.0%
Swiss3,5780.9%
Syrian1090.0%
Thai7,7091.9%
Tlingit-Haida10.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian240.0%
Turkish980.0%
Ukrainian8340.2%
Uruguayan900.0%
Venezuelan4140.1%
Vietnamese190.0%
Welsh2,2140.5%
West Indian1330.0%
Yugoslavian5830.1%
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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.
Immigrants in Waukesha County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan260.0%
Africa4490.1%
Argentina3890.1%
Asia10,9302.7%
Australia1150.0%
Austria1360.0%
Bahamas150.0%
Bangladesh190.0%
Belarus710.0%
Belgium210.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina1180.0%
Brazil2590.1%
Bulgaria1040.0%
Cambodia310.0%
Canada6140.2%
Caribbean2750.1%
Central America3,1420.8%
Chile140.0%
China1,9210.5%
Colombia1540.0%
Costa Rica100.0%
Croatia2210.1%
Cuba640.0%
Czechoslovakia630.0%
Denmark400.0%
Dominica330.0%
Dominican Republic350.0%
Eastern Africa610.0%
Eastern Asia2,8160.7%
Eastern Europe2,0980.5%
Ecuador1360.0%
Egypt330.0%
El Salvador110.0%
England2020.1%
Eritrea180.0%
Ethiopia120.0%
Europe4,7751.2%
France170.0%
Germany1,2110.3%
Ghana1050.0%
Greece2640.1%
Guatemala1130.0%
Honduras740.0%
Hong Kong1210.0%
Hungary2330.1%
India5,0561.2%
Indonesia330.0%
Iran1140.0%
Iraq610.0%
Israel430.0%
Italy2850.1%
Jamaica1040.0%
Japan1780.0%
Jordan210.0%
Kazakhstan250.0%
Korea7170.2%
Kuwait500.0%
Laos2660.1%
Latin America4,9751.2%
Latvia620.0%
Lebanon180.0%
Lithuania70.0%
Malaysia120.0%
Mexico2,6840.7%
Moldova170.0%
Morocco60.0%
Nepal770.0%
Netherlands1110.0%
Nicaragua1560.0%
North Macedonia360.0%
Northern Africa440.0%
Northern Europe5390.1%
Norway130.0%
Oceania1600.0%
Pakistan5280.1%
Panama940.0%
Peru1170.0%
Philippines6940.2%
Poland3810.1%
Portugal90.0%
Romania360.0%
Russia3160.1%
Scotland60.0%
Senegal270.0%
Serbia400.0%
Sierra Leone90.0%
South Africa2030.1%
South America1,5580.4%
South Central Asia5,9351.5%
South Eastern Asia1,9000.5%
Southern Europe6040.2%
Spain10.0%
Sri Lanka410.0%
Sweden480.0%
Switzerland380.0%
Syria130.0%
Taiwan2730.1%
Thailand1440.0%
Trinidad and Tobago240.0%
Turkey330.0%
Ukraine1520.0%
Uzbekistan110.0%
Venezuela4490.1%
Vietnam5670.1%
Western Africa1410.0%
Western Asia2680.1%
Western Europe1,5340.4%
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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.
Sex and Age in Waukesha County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years10,571 (5.2%)9,980 (4.9%)
5 to 9 Years11,766 (5.8%)11,448 (5.6%)
10 to 14 Years13,138 (6.5%)12,429 (6.1%)
15 to 19 Years13,487 (6.7%)12,475 (6.1%)
20 to 24 Years11,209 (5.5%)10,940 (5.3%)
25 to 29 Years10,406 (5.1%)9,849 (4.8%)
30 to 34 Years11,148 (5.5%)10,858 (5.3%)
35 to 39 Years13,393 (6.6%)12,886 (6.3%)
40 to 44 Years13,293 (6.6%)12,745 (6.2%)
45 to 49 Years12,770 (6.3%)12,500 (6.1%)
50 to 54 Years13,958 (6.9%)13,993 (6.8%)
55 to 59 Years15,914 (7.9%)15,819 (7.7%)
60 to 64 Years15,284 (7.6%)15,719 (7.7%)
65 to 69 Years11,993 (5.9%)12,801 (6.2%)
70 to 74 Years10,375 (5.1%)11,121 (5.4%)
75 to 79 Years5,952 (2.9%)7,153 (3.5%)
80 to 84 Years3,959 (2.0%)5,282 (2.6%)
85 Years and over3,600 (1.8%)7,076 (3.5%)
Total202,216 (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.
Median Family Size in Waukesha County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple97,110 (85.6%)3.00
Single Male/Father5,365 (4.7%)2.66
Single Female/Mother10,991 (9.7%)2.68
Total Families113,466 (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.
Median Household Size in Waukesha County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple97,110 (58.6%)3.01
Single Male/Father5,365 (3.2%)3.03
Single Female/Mother10,991 (6.6%)2.88
Non-family52,267 (31.5%)1.20
Total Households165,733 (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 by Marriage Status in Waukesha County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-43,266 (26.1%)
2-Person Households56,546 (34.1%)8,124 (4.9%)
3-Person Households22,337 (13.5%)586 (0.4%)
4-Person Households22,212 (13.4%)185 (0.1%)
5-Person Households9,042 (5.5%)82 (0.1%)
6-Person Households2,489 (1.5%)9 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households840 (0.5%)15 (0.0%)
Total113,466 (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.
Female Fertility by Age in Waukesha County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years36 (0.8%)3.0
20 to 34 years2,706 (62.7%)86.0
35 to 50 years1,575 (36.5%)38.0
Total4,317 (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.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Waukesha County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years26 (72.2%)10 (27.8%)
20 to 34 years2,324 (85.9%)382 (14.1%)
35 to 50 years1,466 (93.1%)109 (6.9%)
Total3,816 (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.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Waukesha County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School106 (2.5%)10.0
High School Diploma316 (7.3%)29.0
College or Associate's Degree1,090 (25.3%)50.0
Bachelor's Degree1,998 (46.3%)73.0
Graduate Degree807 (18.7%)58.0
Total4,317 (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.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Waukesha County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School88 (83.0%)18 (17.0%)
High School Diploma186 (58.9%)130 (41.1%)
College or Associate's Degree821 (75.3%)269 (24.7%)
Bachelor's Degree1,926 (96.4%)72 (3.6%)
Graduate Degree796 (98.6%)11 (1.4%)
Total3,816 (88.4%)501 (11.6%)

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.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income407,290$55,573
Median Family Income113,466$126,010
Mean Family Income113,466$159,020
Median Household Income165,733$101,639
Mean Household Income165,733$132,680
Income Deficit113,466$10,343
Wage / Income Gap (%)407,29035.68%
Wage / Income Gap ($)407,29064.32¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index407,2900.44

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%.
Earnings by Sex in Waukesha County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male124,644 (52.8%)$67,497
Female111,617 (47.2%)$43,412
Total236,261 (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%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Waukesha County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less4,522 (3.6%)6,497 (5.8%)
$2,500 to $4,9993,242 (2.6%)4,846 (4.3%)
$5,000 to $7,4993,813 (3.1%)3,835 (3.4%)
$7,500 to $9,9992,251 (1.8%)3,198 (2.9%)
$10,000 to $12,4992,789 (2.2%)3,754 (3.4%)
$12,500 to $14,9992,048 (1.6%)2,792 (2.5%)
$15,000 to $17,4991,440 (1.2%)3,103 (2.8%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,117 (0.9%)2,350 (2.1%)
$20,000 to $22,4991,409 (1.1%)2,704 (2.4%)
$22,500 to $24,9991,894 (1.5%)3,219 (2.9%)
$25,000 to $29,9993,593 (2.9%)4,801 (4.3%)
$30,000 to $34,9993,833 (3.1%)5,333 (4.8%)
$35,000 to $39,9994,353 (3.5%)5,215 (4.7%)
$40,000 to $44,9994,295 (3.5%)5,879 (5.3%)
$45,000 to $49,9994,640 (3.7%)6,124 (5.5%)
$50,000 to $54,9994,932 (4.0%)5,261 (4.7%)
$55,000 to $64,99910,233 (8.2%)8,425 (7.5%)
$65,000 to $74,9998,294 (6.7%)6,847 (6.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99918,784 (15.1%)12,597 (11.3%)
$100,000+37,162 (29.8%)14,837 (13.3%)
Total124,644 (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.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Waukesha County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale 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.
Family Income Brackets in Waukesha County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,3621.2%
$10,000 to $14,9996810.6%
$15,000 to $24,9991,9291.7%
$25,000 to $34,9993,0642.7%
$35,000 to $49,9995,9005.2%
$50,000 to $74,99913,04911.5%
$75,000 to $99,99914,97813.2%
$100,000 to $149,99928,93425.5%
$150,000 to $199,99918,49516.3%
$200,000+25,07622.1%

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.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Waukesha County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families58,447 (51.5%)$102,760
3-Person Families22,170 (19.5%)$135,382
4-Person Families21,263 (18.7%)$161,419
5-Person Families8,530 (7.5%)$163,152
6-Person Families2,296 (2.0%)$156,774
7+ Person Families760 (0.7%)$145,278
Total113,466 (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.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Waukesha County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners17,637 (15.5%)$68,491
1 Earner26,412 (23.3%)$93,740
2 Earners54,450 (48.0%)$145,852
3+ Earners14,967 (13.2%)$175,075
Total113,466 (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.
Household Income Brackets in Waukesha County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0003,9782.4%
$10,000 to $14,9992,6521.6%
$15,000 to $24,9997,2924.4%
$25,000 to $34,9999,2815.6%
$35,000 to $49,99913,4248.1%
$50,000 to $74,99923,36814.1%
$75,000 to $99,99921,54513.0%
$100,000 to $149,99936,13021.8%
$150,000 to $199,99920,71712.5%
$200,000+27,34616.5%

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.
Household Income by Householder Age in Waukesha County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years4,180 (2.5%)$51,381
25 to 44 Years46,320 (28.0%)$121,137
45 to 64 Years64,735 (39.1%)$126,759
65+ Years50,498 (30.5%)$62,911
Total165,733 (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.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Waukesha County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years578 (5.5%)614 (6.2%)
5 Years106 (4.6%)121 (5.9%)
6 to 11 Years772 (5.2%)720 (5.1%)
12 to 14 Years502 (6.9%)394 (5.4%)
15 Years191 (6.5%)234 (9.5%)
16 and 17 Years169 (3.0%)484 (8.6%)
18 to 24 Years1,034 (6.7%)1,434 (10.1%)
25 to 34 Years871 (4.1%)1,284 (6.2%)
35 to 44 Years733 (2.8%)1,047 (4.1%)
45 to 54 Years940 (3.5%)910 (3.4%)
55 to 64 Years1,149 (3.7%)1,234 (3.9%)
65 to 74 Years698 (3.1%)1,573 (6.6%)
75 Years and over464 (3.5%)1,676 (9.0%)
Total8,207 (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.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Waukesha County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years9,871 (94.5%)9,292 (93.8%)
5 Years2,192 (95.4%)1,949 (94.2%)
6 to 11 Years14,063 (94.8%)13,429 (94.9%)
12 to 14 Years6,823 (93.1%)6,931 (94.6%)
15 Years2,741 (93.5%)2,220 (90.5%)
16 and 17 Years5,463 (97.0%)5,138 (91.4%)
18 to 24 Years14,457 (93.3%)12,840 (89.9%)
25 to 34 Years20,520 (95.9%)19,392 (93.8%)
35 to 44 Years25,860 (97.2%)24,552 (95.9%)
45 to 54 Years25,743 (96.5%)25,579 (96.6%)
55 to 64 Years30,005 (96.3%)30,241 (96.1%)
65 to 74 Years21,538 (96.9%)22,214 (93.4%)
75 Years and over12,766 (96.5%)16,933 (91.0%)
Total192,042 (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.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Waukesha County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children58,934 (98.2%)1,105 (1.8%)
1 or 2 Children28,579 (98.9%)319 (1.1%)
3 or 4 Children7,544 (97.4%)199 (2.6%)
5 or more Children334 (77.7%)96 (22.3%)
Total95,391 (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.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Waukesha County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children87 (4.0%)154 (3.1%)
1 or 2 Children138 (4.7%)894 (17.3%)
3 or 4 Children22 (8.9%)385 (51.5%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)75 (100.0%)
Total247 (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.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Waukesha County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children1,105 (1.8%)241 (3.4%)
1 or 2 Children319 (1.1%)1,032 (12.7%)
3 or 4 Children199 (2.6%)407 (41.0%)
5 or more Children96 (22.3%)75 (91.5%)
Total1,719 (1.8%)1,755 (10.7%)

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.
Employment by Class of Employer in Waukesha County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees153,87771.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)8,5784.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)9,0754.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations23,50310.9%
Local Government Employees12,5405.8%
State Government Employees4,4632.1%
Federal Government Employees3,1361.5%
Unpaid Family Workers3580.2%
Total215,530100.0%

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.
Employment Status by Age in Waukesha County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years12,025 (58.5%)830 (6.9%)
20 to 24 Years18,428 (83.2%)1,124 (6.1%)
25 to 29 Years18,108 (89.4%)543 (3.0%)
30 to 34 Years19,893 (90.4%)219 (1.1%)
35 to 44 Years47,085 (90.0%)989 (2.1%)
45 to 54 Years47,367 (89.0%)853 (1.8%)
55 to 59 Years26,497 (83.5%)768 (2.9%)
60 to 64 Years20,648 (66.6%)351 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years11,619 (25.1%)93 (0.8%)
75 Years and over2,279 (6.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total224,140 (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.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Waukesha County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School4,116 (70.6%)239 (4.1%)
High School Diploma28,217 (78.8%)895 (2.5%)
College / Associate Degree50,461 (84.2%)1,498 (2.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher96,762 (88.8%)1,852 (1.7%)
Total179,586 (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 in Waukesha County

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%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Waukesha County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management18,687 (63.5%)10,755 (36.5%)
Business & Financial8,468 (47.5%)9,354 (52.5%)
Computers, Engineering & Science15,623 (79.6%)4,005 (20.4%)
Computers & Mathematics7,352 (80.7%)1,760 (19.3%)
Architecture & Engineering7,313 (86.0%)1,192 (14.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science958 (47.6%)1,053 (52.4%)
Community & Social Service 6,809 (30.0%)15,879 (70.0%)
Education, Arts & Media1,084 (32.9%)2,214 (67.1%)
Legal Services & Support874 (39.6%)1,331 (60.4%)
Education Instruction & Library2,886 (22.3%)10,086 (77.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment1,965 (46.6%)2,248 (53.4%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating4,543 (24.7%)13,860 (75.3%)
Health Technologists3,763 (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 in Waukesha County

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%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Waukesha County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support642 (13.6%)4,072 (86.4%)
Security & Protection2,536 (81.6%)573 (18.4%)
Firefighting & Prevention1,149 (77.5%)333 (22.5%)
Law Enforcement1,387 (85.3%)240 (14.7%)
Food Preparation & Serving3,872 (43.1%)5,101 (56.9%)
Cleaning & Maintenance3,510 (69.3%)1,552 (30.7%)
Personal Care & Service1,144 (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 in Waukesha County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Waukesha County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related12,979 (55.5%)10,416 (44.5%)
Office & Administration5,093 (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 in Waukesha County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Waukesha County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry178 (55.1%)145 (44.9%)
Construction & Extraction7,781 (96.8%)257 (3.2%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair5,252 (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 in Waukesha County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Waukesha County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production9,834 (77.2%)2,898 (22.8%)
Transportation4,561 (87.4%)657 (12.6%)
Material Moving3,968 (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 in Waukesha County

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%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Waukesha County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting270 (53.5%)235 (46.5%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction145 (72.5%)55 (27.5%)
Construction11,402 (86.0%)1,855 (14.0%)
Manufacturing28,025 (73.6%)10,065 (26.4%)
Wholesale Trade4,734 (72.4%)1,807 (27.6%)
Retail Trade11,346 (51.5%)10,703 (48.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing5,277 (76.0%)1,663 (24.0%)
Utilities1,200 (76.6%)367 (23.4%)
Information2,136 (58.7%)1,502 (41.3%)
Finance & Insurance7,138 (47.8%)7,778 (52.1%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing2,033 (54.1%)1,724 (45.9%)
Professional & Scientific10,296 (57.3%)7,660 (42.7%)
Enterprise Management253 (61.6%)158 (38.4%)
Administrative & Support3,834 (55.6%)3,063 (44.4%)
Educational Services5,622 (29.2%)13,599 (70.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance7,063 (22.1%)24,843 (77.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation2,129 (58.8%)1,492 (41.2%)
Accommodation & Food Services5,612 (47.4%)6,225 (52.6%)
Public Administration3,352 (61.4%)2,111 (38.6%)
Total115,480 (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 Enrollment in Waukesha County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool5,0255.4%
Kindergarten5,0595.5%
Elementary School18,58020.2%
Middle School20,00221.7%
High School22,28724.2%
College / Undergraduate16,63218.0%
Graduate / Professional4,6415.0%
Total92,226100.0%

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.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Waukesha County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds2,113 (53.3%)1,850 (46.7%)
5 to 9 Year Old17,703 (80.2%)4,366 (19.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds20,994 (83.5%)4,151 (16.5%)
15 to 17 Year Olds14,728 (88.8%)1,864 (11.2%)
18 to 19 Year Olds5,394 (72.7%)2,027 (27.3%)
20 to 24 Year Olds5,958 (67.4%)2,878 (32.6%)
25 to 34 Year Olds2,698 (71.8%)1,061 (28.2%)
35 Years and over3,152 (71.0%)1,289 (29.0%)
Total72,766 (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.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Waukesha County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics5,8974.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural8,9286.0%
Physical & Health Sciences3,8262.6%
Psychology6,3654.3%
Social Sciences8,4935.7%
Engineering13,8759.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies7270.5%
Science & Technology17,36311.7%
Business33,82422.7%
Education18,03412.1%
Literature & Languages4,6803.2%
Liberal Arts & History5,5283.7%
Visual & Performing Arts4,9883.4%
Communications8,2245.5%
Arts & Humanities8,0375.4%
Total148,789100.0%

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%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Waukesha County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle1,281 (1.1%)891 (0.9%)
1 Vehicle13,830 (12.1%)14,289 (14.3%)
2 Vehicles56,255 (49.2%)49,022 (48.9%)
3 Vehicles26,956 (23.6%)23,403 (23.4%)
4 Vehicles11,132 (9.7%)8,672 (8.7%)
5 or more Vehicles4,938 (4.3%)3,878 (3.9%)
Total114,392 (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 in Waukesha County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes4,8192.6%
5 to 9 Minutes18,75610.0%
10 to 14 Minutes27,16714.5%
15 to 19 Minutes29,77915.9%
20 to 24 Minutes31,78317.0%
25 to 29 Minutes18,1839.7%
30 to 34 Minutes25,52613.6%
35 to 39 Minutes7,8334.2%
40 to 44 Minutes5,8603.1%
45 to 59 Minutes9,8145.2%
60 to 89 Minutes4,9172.6%
90 or more Minutes2,6641.4%

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 by Sex in Waukesha County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes2,253 (2.2%)2,566 (3.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes9,217 (9.1%)9,539 (11.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes13,758 (13.7%)13,409 (15.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes16,208 (16.1%)13,571 (15.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes16,994 (16.9%)14,789 (17.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes9,102 (9.0%)9,081 (10.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes14,854 (14.7%)10,672 (12.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes4,306 (4.3%)3,527 (4.1%)
40 to 44 Minutes3,276 (3.3%)2,584 (3.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes5,845 (5.8%)3,969 (4.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes3,295 (3.3%)1,622 (1.9%)
90 or more Minutes1,602 (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 to Work by Sex in Waukesha County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM4,586 (4.5%)1,673 (1.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM4,730 (4.7%)1,331 (1.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM6,312 (6.3%)2,725 (3.2%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM10,653 (10.6%)6,913 (8.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM13,054 (13.0%)9,952 (11.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM16,177 (16.1%)15,308 (17.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM11,984 (11.9%)13,107 (15.2%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM10,124 (10.1%)10,668 (12.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM4,100 (4.1%)5,788 (6.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM4,930 (4.9%)5,508 (6.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM2,123 (2.1%)1,832 (2.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM1,045 (1.0%)1,492 (1.7%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM5,622 (5.6%)5,530 (6.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM5,270 (5.2%)4,564 (5.3%)
Total100,710 (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 by Ownership in Waukesha County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units127,10876.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units38,62523.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units165,733100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Waukesha County

Occupancy by Household Size in Waukesha County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household43,26626.1%
2-Person Household64,67039.0%
3-Person Household22,92313.8%
4+ Person Household34,87421.0%
Total Housing Units165,733100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Waukesha County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Waukesha County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household23,491 (54.3%)19,775 (45.7%)
2-Person Household53,446 (82.6%)11,224 (17.4%)
3-Person Household19,036 (83.0%)3,887 (17.0%)
4+ Person Household31,135 (89.3%)3,739 (10.7%)
Total Housing Units127,108 (76.7%)38,625 (23.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Waukesha County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Waukesha County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School2,657 (58.1%)1,917 (41.9%)
High School Diploma21,249 (67.9%)10,039 (32.1%)
College/Associate Degree36,170 (72.7%)13,619 (27.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher67,032 (83.7%)13,050 (16.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Waukesha County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Waukesha County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years23,54814.2%
35 to 44 Years26,95216.3%
45 to 54 Years29,42417.7%
55 to 64 Years35,31121.3%
65 to 74 Years27,73916.7%
75 to 84 Years14,8689.0%
85 Years and Over7,8914.8%
Total165,733100.0%

Housing Finances in Waukesha County

Median Income by Occupancy in Waukesha County

Median Income by Occupancy in Waukesha County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied127,108 (76.7%)$119,834
Renter-Occupied38,625 (23.3%)$53,154
Average165,733 (100.0%)$101,639

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Waukesha County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Waukesha County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0001,238 (1.0%)1,163 (3.0%)
$5,000 to $9,999946 (0.7%)557 (1.4%)
$10,000 to $14,999986 (0.8%)1,725 (4.5%)
$15,000 to $19,9991,284 (1.0%)1,568 (4.1%)
$20,000 to $24,9991,938 (1.5%)2,466 (6.4%)
$25,000 to $34,9994,640 (3.6%)4,636 (12.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9997,475 (5.9%)5,959 (15.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99915,949 (12.6%)7,391 (19.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99916,365 (12.9%)5,224 (13.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99930,912 (24.3%)5,240 (13.6%)
$150,000 or more45,375 (35.7%)2,696 (7.0%)
Total127,108 (100.0%)38,625 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Waukesha County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Waukesha County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300760 (0.6%)404 (1.1%)
$300 to $4994,018 (3.2%)1,113 (2.9%)
$500 to $79921,687 (17.1%)3,099 (8.0%)
$800 to $99910,977 (8.6%)6,039 (15.6%)
$1,000 to $1,49921,232 (16.7%)16,201 (41.9%)
$1,500 to $1,99924,921 (19.6%)7,052 (18.3%)
$2,000 to $2,49918,992 (14.9%)2,579 (6.7%)
$2,500 to $2,99911,266 (8.9%)889 (2.3%)
$3,000 or more13,255 (10.4%)493 (1.3%)
Total127,108 (100.0%)38,625 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Waukesha County

Housing Structures in Waukesha County

Housing Structures in Waukesha County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached116,21870.1%
Single Unit, Attached10,1526.1%
2 Unit Apartments3,4362.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments4,9173.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments8,4065.1%
10 or more Apartments21,71313.1%
Mobile Home / Other8910.5%
Total165,733100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Waukesha County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Waukesha County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached112,243 (96.6%)3,975 (3.4%)
Single Unit, Attached8,039 (79.2%)2,113 (20.8%)
2 Unit Apartments1,056 (30.7%)2,380 (69.3%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,257 (25.6%)3,660 (74.4%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2,000 (23.8%)6,406 (76.2%)
10 or more Apartments1,666 (7.7%)20,047 (92.3%)
Mobile Home / Other847 (95.1%)44 (4.9%)
Total127,108 (76.7%)38,625 (23.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Waukesha County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Waukesha County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room107 (0.1%)1,807 (4.7%)
2 or 3 Rooms1,308 (1.0%)11,518 (29.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms23,642 (18.6%)19,104 (49.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms49,763 (39.2%)4,705 (12.2%)
8 or more Rooms52,288 (41.1%)1,491 (3.9%)
Total127,108 (100.0%)38,625 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Waukesha County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Waukesha County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas108,686 (85.5%)20,417 (52.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas2,532 (2.0%)672 (1.7%)
Electricity12,882 (10.1%)15,907 (41.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene1,886 (1.5%)147 (0.4%)
Coal or Coke47 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels812 (0.6%)798 (2.1%)
No Fuel Used263 (0.2%)684 (1.8%)
Total127,108 (100.0%)38,625 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Waukesha County

Household Vehicle Usage in Waukesha County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1,431 (1.1%)4,119 (10.7%)
1 Vehicle25,290 (19.9%)20,529 (53.1%)
2 Vehicles64,830 (51.0%)11,750 (30.4%)
3 or more Vehicles35,557 (28.0%)2,227 (5.8%)
Total127,108 (100.0%)38,625 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Waukesha County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Waukesha County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units42,49184,617
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 by Mortgage Status in Waukesha County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0001,002 (2.4%)994 (1.2%)
$50,000 to $99,999604 (1.4%)429 (0.5%)
$100,000 to $299,99914,451 (34.0%)28,537 (33.7%)
$300,000 to $499,99918,006 (42.4%)37,037 (43.8%)
$500,000 to $749,9995,306 (12.5%)12,637 (14.9%)
$750,000 to $999,9991,514 (3.6%)3,083 (3.6%)
$1,000,000 or more1,608 (3.8%)1,900 (2.2%)
Total42,491 (100.0%)84,617 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Waukesha County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Waukesha County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001,203 (2.8%)1,933 (2.3%)
$10,000 to $24,9992,658 (6.3%)981 (1.2%)
$25,000 to $34,9992,752 (6.5%)1,550 (1.8%)
$35,000 to $49,9993,988 (9.4%)1,888 (2.2%)
$50,000 to $74,9997,062 (16.6%)3,487 (4.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9995,857 (13.8%)8,887 (10.5%)
$100,000 to $149,9998,348 (19.7%)10,508 (12.4%)
$150,000 or more10,623 (25.0%)22,564 (26.7%)
Total42,491 (100.0%)84,617 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Waukesha County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Waukesha County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x8,931 (21.0%)132,042 (156.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x7,331 (17.2%)23,940 (28.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x6,296 (14.8%)26,815 (31.7%)
4.0x or more19,691 (46.3%)12,994 (15.4%)
Total42,491 (100.0%)84,617 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Waukesha County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Waukesha County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800899 (2.1%)220 (0.3%)
$800 to $1,499780 (1.8%)982 (1.2%)
$800 to $1,49940,182 (94.6%)798 (0.9%)
Total42,491 (100.0%)84,617 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Waukesha County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Waukesha County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Waukesha County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years24,308 (97.6%)611 (2.5%)
6 to 18 Years64,574 (97.9%)1,362 (2.1%)
19 to 25 Years27,791 (92.6%)2,223 (7.4%)
26 to 34 Years35,797 (93.7%)2,416 (6.3%)
35 to 44 Years50,252 (96.3%)1,908 (3.7%)
45 to 54 Years51,202 (96.4%)1,921 (3.6%)
55 to 64 Years60,737 (97.0%)1,897 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years45,800 (99.5%)223 (0.5%)
75 Years and older31,828 (100.0%)11 (0.0%)
Total392,289 (96.9%)12,572 (3.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Waukesha County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Waukesha County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born24,308 (97.6%)611 (2.5%)
Foreign Born, Citizen64,574 (97.9%)1,362 (2.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen27,791 (92.6%)2,223 (7.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Waukesha County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Waukesha County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00018,687 (92.0%)1,614 (8.0%)
$25,000 to $49,99934,609 (94.6%)1,964 (5.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99943,020 (94.7%)2,419 (5.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99947,074 (96.1%)1,910 (3.9%)
$100,000 and over246,423 (98.2%)4,520 (1.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Waukesha County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Waukesha County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 63,469 (13.9%)21,814 (87.5%)
6 to 18 Years8,955 (13.6%)58,354 (88.5%)
19 to 25 Years3,052 (10.2%)25,981 (86.6%)
25 to 34 Years4,015 (10.5%)32,833 (85.9%)
35 to 44 Years4,211 (8.1%)47,540 (91.1%)
45 to 54 Years3,684 (6.9%)48,630 (91.5%)
55 to 64 Years5,351 (8.5%)57,487 (91.8%)
65 to 74 Years43,766 (95.1%)27,909 (60.6%)
75 Years and over31,667 (99.5%)20,033 (62.9%)
Total108,170 (26.7%)340,581 (84.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Waukesha County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Waukesha County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years11 (0.1%)89 (0.9%)
5 to 17 Years1,688 (5.1%)690 (2.2%)
18 to 34 Years2,434 (6.5%)1,807 (5.0%)
35 to 64 Years6,203 (7.3%)5,394 (6.5%)
65 to 74 Years3,954 (17.8%)3,819 (16.1%)
75 Years and over5,488 (41.5%)7,159 (38.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Waukesha County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Waukesha County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3 (0.0%)85 (0.9%)
5 to 17 Years100 (0.3%)147 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years323 (0.9%)252 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years2,352 (2.8%)987 (1.2%)
65 to 74 Years2,392 (10.8%)1,133 (4.8%)
75 Years and over3,161 (23.9%)2,677 (14.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Waukesha County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years8 (0.1%)4 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years93 (0.3%)127 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years242 (0.6%)235 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years1,067 (1.3%)933 (1.1%)
65 to 74 Years480 (2.2%)407 (1.7%)
75 Years and over628 (4.8%)1,291 (6.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Waukesha County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,411 (4.2%)529 (1.7%)
18 to 34 Years1,527 (4.1%)1,157 (3.2%)
35 to 64 Years2,042 (2.4%)2,088 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years560 (2.5%)1,086 (4.6%)
75 Years and over925 (7.0%)1,481 (8.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Waukesha County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years84 (0.3%)49 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years573 (1.5%)330 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years2,109 (2.5%)2,625 (3.1%)
65 to 74 Years1,719 (7.7%)2,144 (9.0%)
75 Years and over2,794 (21.1%)4,870 (26.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Waukesha County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years246 (0.7%)85 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years540 (1.5%)315 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years792 (0.9%)982 (1.2%)
65 to 74 Years579 (2.6%)464 (1.9%)
75 Years and over1,116 (8.4%)1,439 (7.7%)

Technology Access in Waukesha County

Computing Device Access in Waukesha County

Computing Device Access in Waukesha County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop144,99187.5%
Smartphone147,56989.0%
Tablet117,78371.1%
No Computing Device7,6994.6%
Total165,733100.0%

Internet Access in Waukesha County

Internet Access in Waukesha County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet2940.2%
Broadband Home137,05982.7%
Cellular Data Only12,3567.5%
Satellite Internet9,1545.5%
No Internet11,7387.1%
Total165,733100.0%

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 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.
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.
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%.