Waukesha, WI
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8,480
TOTAL POPULATION
4,068
MALE POPULATION
4,412
FEMALE POPULATION
92.20
MALES / 100 FEMALES
108.46
FEMALES / 100 MALES
48.7
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$51,943
PER CAPITA INCOME
$132,442
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$126,364
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
40.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
59.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$17,676
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.34
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
4,964
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
70.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
1.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Race in Waukesha
The most populous races in Waukesha are White / Caucasian (8,066 | 95.1%), Hispanic or Latino (251 | 3.0%), and Asian (151 | 1.8%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 151 | 1.8% |
| Black / African American | 17 | 0.2% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 251 | 3.0% |
| Native / Alaskan | 17 | 0.2% |
| White / Caucasian | 8,066 | 95.1% |
| Two or more Races | 122 | 1.4% |
| Some other Race | 107 | 1.3% |
| Total | 8,480 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Waukesha
The most populous ancestries reported in Waukesha are German (3,610 | 42.6%), Polish (1,241 | 14.6%), Irish (1,015 | 12.0%), English (579 | 6.8%), and Norwegian (433 | 5.1%), together accounting for 81.1% of all Waukesha residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| African | 2 | 0.0% |
| American | 230 | 2.7% |
| Arab | 7 | 0.1% |
| Austrian | 17 | 0.2% |
| Bangladeshi | 15 | 0.2% |
| Belgian | 48 | 0.6% |
| Burmese | 22 | 0.3% |
| Carpatho Rusyn | 11 | 0.1% |
| Central American | 8 | 0.1% |
| Chippewa | 7 | 0.1% |
| Croatian | 71 | 0.8% |
| Czech | 64 | 0.7% |
| Czechoslovakian | 18 | 0.2% |
| Danish | 113 | 1.3% |
| Dutch | 56 | 0.7% |
| Eastern European | 16 | 0.2% |
| English | 579 | 6.8% |
| Estonian | 31 | 0.4% |
| European | 200 | 2.4% |
| Finnish | 34 | 0.4% |
| French | 259 | 3.0% |
| French Canadian | 14 | 0.2% |
| German | 3,610 | 42.6% |
| Greek | 31 | 0.4% |
| Hungarian | 55 | 0.6% |
| Indian (Asian) | 64 | 0.7% |
| Irish | 1,015 | 12.0% |
| Iroquois | 6 | 0.1% |
| Italian | 274 | 3.2% |
| Korean | 70 | 0.8% |
| Lebanese | 7 | 0.1% |
| Lithuanian | 11 | 0.1% |
| Mexican | 222 | 2.6% |
| Nicaraguan | 8 | 0.1% |
| Northern European | 30 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 433 | 5.1% |
| Polish | 1,241 | 14.6% |
| Puerto Rican | 21 | 0.3% |
| Russian | 71 | 0.8% |
| Scandinavian | 13 | 0.2% |
| Scotch-Irish | 68 | 0.8% |
| Scottish | 119 | 1.4% |
| Serbian | 42 | 0.5% |
| Slovak | 7 | 0.1% |
| Sri Lankan | 15 | 0.2% |
| Subsaharan African | 2 | 0.0% |
| Swedish | 79 | 0.9% |
| Swiss | 28 | 0.3% |
| Ukrainian | 6 | 0.1% |
| Welsh | 84 | 1.0% |
| West Indian | 32 | 0.4% |
| Yugoslavian | 9 | 0.1% | View All 52 Rows |
Immigrants in Waukesha
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Waukesha came from Asia (101 | 1.2%), South Eastern Asia (55 | 0.6%), Latin America (50 | 0.6%), Central America (43 | 0.5%), and Mexico (43 | 0.5%), together accounting for 3.5% of all Waukesha residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Asia | 101 | 1.2% |
| Central America | 43 | 0.5% |
| China | 30 | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 37 | 0.4% |
| England | 18 | 0.2% |
| Europe | 38 | 0.4% |
| Germany | 8 | 0.1% |
| Italy | 12 | 0.1% |
| Korea | 7 | 0.1% |
| Latin America | 50 | 0.6% |
| Mexico | 43 | 0.5% |
| Northern Europe | 18 | 0.2% |
| Philippines | 26 | 0.3% |
| South America | 7 | 0.1% |
| South Central Asia | 9 | 0.1% |
| South Eastern Asia | 55 | 0.6% |
| Southern Europe | 12 | 0.1% |
| Vietnam | 29 | 0.3% |
| Western Europe | 8 | 0.1% | View All 19 Rows |
Sex and Age in Waukesha
Sex and Age in Waukesha
The most populous age groups in Waukesha are 60 to 64 Years (557 | 13.7%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (437 | 9.9%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 115 (2.8%) | 195 (4.4%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 184 (4.5%) | 115 (2.6%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 201 (4.9%) | 364 (8.3%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 257 (6.3%) | 420 (9.5%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 127 (3.1%) | 177 (4.0%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 223 (5.5%) | 240 (5.4%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 110 (2.7%) | 152 (3.5%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 141 (3.5%) | 119 (2.7%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 316 (7.8%) | 348 (7.9%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 408 (10.0%) | 346 (7.8%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 389 (9.6%) | 300 (6.8%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 340 (8.4%) | 437 (9.9%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 557 (13.7%) | 349 (7.9%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 256 (6.3%) | 276 (6.3%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 184 (4.5%) | 174 (3.9%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 103 (2.5%) | 251 (5.7%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 45 (1.1%) | 59 (1.3%) |
| 85 Years and over | 112 (2.8%) | 90 (2.0%) |
| Total | 4,068 (100.0%) | 4,412 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Waukesha
Median Family Size in Waukesha
The median family size in Waukesha is 2.93 persons per family, with married-couple families (2,426 | 91.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.95 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (107 | 4.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.42 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 2,426 (91.4%) | 2.95 |
| Single Male/Father | 107 (4.0%) | 2.42 |
| Single Female/Mother | 122 (4.6%) | 2.84 |
| Total Families | 2,655 (100.0%) | 2.93 |
Median Household Size in Waukesha
The median household size in Waukesha is 2.61 persons per household, with married-couple households (2,426 | 74.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 2.95 persons per household. non-family households (591 | 18.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.16 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 2,426 (74.7%) | 2.95 |
| Single Male/Father | 107 (3.3%) | 2.42 |
| Single Female/Mother | 122 (3.8%) | 2.95 |
| Non-family | 591 (18.2%) | 1.16 |
| Total Households | 3,246 (100.0%) | 2.61 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Waukesha
Out of a total of 3,246 households in Waukesha, 2,655 (81.8%) are family households, while 591 (18.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,385, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 496.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 496 (15.3%) |
| 2-Person Households | 1,385 (42.7%) | 95 (2.9%) |
| 3-Person Households | 573 (17.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 4-Person Households | 389 (12.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5-Person Households | 238 (7.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 52 (1.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 18 (0.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 2,655 (81.8%) | 591 (18.2%) |
Female Fertility in Waukesha
Fertility by Age in Waukesha
Average fertility rate in Waukesha is 51.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 128.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 75.3% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 73 (75.3%) | 128.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 24 (24.7%) | 27.0 |
| Total | 97 (100.0%) | 51.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Waukesha
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 73 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 24 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 97 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Fertility by Education in Waukesha
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 13 (13.4%) | 32.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 84 (86.6%) | 135.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Total | 97 (100.0%) | 51.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Waukesha
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 13 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 84 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 97 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Income in Waukesha
Income Overview in Waukesha
Per Capita Income in Waukesha is $51,943, while median incomes of families and households are $132,442 and $126,364 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 8,480 | $51,943 |
| Median Family Income | 2,655 | $132,442 |
| Mean Family Income | 2,655 | $146,509 |
| Median Household Income | 3,246 | $126,364 |
| Mean Household Income | 3,246 | $132,272 |
| Income Deficit | 2,655 | $17,676 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 8,480 | 40.76% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 8,480 | 59.24¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 8,480 | 0.34 |
Earnings by Sex in Waukesha
Average Earnings in Waukesha are $58,703, $76,032 for men and $45,042 for women, a difference of 40.8%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 2,773 (53.1%) | $76,032 |
| Female | 2,450 (46.9%) | $45,042 |
| Total | 5,223 (100.0%) | $58,703 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Waukesha
The most common earnings brackets in Waukesha are $100,000+ for men (850 | 30.6%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (329 | 13.4%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 123 (4.4%) | 136 (5.6%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 114 (4.1%) | 191 (7.8%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 20 (0.7%) | 103 (4.2%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 54 (1.9%) | 142 (5.8%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 49 (1.8%) | 49 (2.0%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 6 (0.2%) | 24 (1.0%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 15 (0.5%) | 35 (1.4%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 9 (0.3%) | 95 (3.9%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 12 (0.4%) | 44 (1.8%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 37 (1.3%) | 48 (2.0%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 66 (2.4%) | 106 (4.3%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 55 (2.0%) | 22 (0.9%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 47 (1.7%) | 82 (3.4%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 100 (3.6%) | 147 (6.0%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 35 (1.3%) | 90 (3.7%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 117 (4.2%) | 199 (8.1%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 195 (7.0%) | 329 (13.4%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 259 (9.3%) | 161 (6.6%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 610 (22.0%) | 279 (11.4%) |
| $100,000+ | 850 (30.6%) | 168 (6.9%) |
| Total | 2,773 (100.0%) | 2,450 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Waukesha
Average earnings in Waukesha are $77,956 for men and $51,333 for women, a difference of 34.2%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $130,417, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $63,971. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $57,116, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $28,341.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | - | - |
| High School Diploma | $76,378 | $28,341 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $63,971 | $45,139 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $98,893 | $51,618 |
| Graduate Degree | $130,417 | $57,116 |
| Total | $77,956 | $51,333 |
Family Income in Waukesha
Family Income Brackets in Waukesha
According to the Waukesha family income data, there are 980 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 36.9% of all families.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 35 | 1.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0 | 0.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8 | 0.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 82 | 3.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 82 | 3.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 220 | 8.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 228 | 8.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 980 | 36.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 558 | 21.0% |
| $200,000+ | 465 | 17.5% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Waukesha
6-person families (52 | 2.0%) account for the highest median family income in Waukesha with $208,718 per family, while 2-person families (1,399 | 52.7%) have the highest median income of $58,264 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 1,399 (52.7%) | $116,528 |
| 3-Person Families | 559 (21.0%) | $159,306 |
| 4-Person Families | 389 (14.6%) | $143,914 |
| 5-Person Families | 238 (9.0%) | $173,452 |
| 6-Person Families | 52 (2.0%) | $208,718 |
| 7+ Person Families | 18 (0.7%) | $0 |
| Total | 2,655 (100.0%) | $132,442 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Waukesha
The median family income in Waukesha is $132,442, with families comprising 3+ earners (387) having the highest median family income of $183,309, while families with no earners (431) have the lowest median family income of $107,986, accounting for 14.6% and 16.2% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 431 (16.2%) | $107,986 |
| 1 Earner | 508 (19.1%) | $110,750 |
| 2 Earners | 1,329 (50.1%) | $145,598 |
| 3+ Earners | 387 (14.6%) | $183,309 |
| Total | 2,655 (100.0%) | $132,442 |
Household Income in Waukesha
Household Income Brackets in Waukesha
With 1,022 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Waukesha, accounting for 31.5% of all households. In contrast, only 6 households (0.2%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 88 | 2.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6 | 0.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 58 | 1.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 169 | 5.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 127 | 3.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 438 | 13.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 256 | 7.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,022 | 31.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 568 | 17.5% |
| $200,000+ | 513 | 15.8% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Waukesha
The median household income in Waukesha is $126,364, with the highest median household income of $143,362 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 630 households (19.4%) fall into this category.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 0 (0.0%) | $0 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 630 (19.4%) | $143,362 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 1,602 (49.3%) | $142,188 |
| 65+ Years | 1,014 (31.2%) | $75,313 |
| Total | 3,246 (100.0%) | $126,364 |
Poverty in Waukesha
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Waukesha
With 2.2% poverty level for males and 1.7% for females among the residents of Waukesha, 16 and 17 year old males and 75 year old and over females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 10 males (10.7%) and 39 females (9.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 10 (10.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 19 (9.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (0.5%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 3 (0.7%) | 2 (0.4%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 22 (2.8%) | 16 (2.5%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 6 (0.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 22 (5.0%) | 14 (3.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 7 (2.7%) | 39 (9.8%) |
| Total | 89 (2.2%) | 73 (1.7%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Waukesha
According to the poverty statistics in Waukesha, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 115 (100.0%) | 195 (100.0%) |
| 5 Years | 30 (100.0%) | 59 (100.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 263 (100.0%) | 196 (100.0%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 92 (100.0%) | 224 (100.0%) |
| 15 Years | 85 (100.0%) | 139 (100.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 83 (89.2%) | 187 (100.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 187 (90.8%) | 271 (100.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 333 (100.0%) | 390 (99.5%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 454 (99.3%) | 465 (99.6%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 775 (97.2%) | 630 (97.5%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 891 (99.3%) | 786 (100.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 418 (95.0%) | 436 (96.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 253 (97.3%) | 361 (90.2%) |
| Total | 3,979 (97.8%) | 4,339 (98.4%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Waukesha
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Waukesha show that 1.4% or 34 of the total 2,426 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 1.6%, comprising of 10 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 1,560 (98.5%) | 24 (1.5%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 623 (98.4%) | 10 (1.6%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 191 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 18 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 2,392 (98.6%) | 34 (1.4%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Waukesha
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Waukesha
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 24 (1.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 10 (1.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 34 (1.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Employment Characteristics in Waukesha
Employment by Class of Employer in Waukesha
Among the 4,735 employed individuals in Waukesha, private company employees (3,100 | 65.5%), not-for-profit organizations (415 | 8.8%), and local government employees (415 | 8.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 3,100 | 65.5% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 347 | 7.3% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 281 | 5.9% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 415 | 8.8% |
| Local Government Employees | 415 | 8.8% |
| State Government Employees | 63 | 1.3% |
| Federal Government Employees | 114 | 2.4% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total | 4,735 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Waukesha
According to the labor force statistics for Waukesha, out of the total population over 16 years of age (7,082), 70.1% or 4,964 individuals are in the labor force, with 1.7% or 84 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 95.7% or 443 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 8.6% or 22 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 203 (44.8%) | 17 (8.4%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 255 (83.9%) | 22 (8.6%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 443 (95.7%) | 20 (4.5%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 238 (90.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 807 (87.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,348 (93.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 637 (82.0%) | 16 (2.5%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 647 (71.4%) | 6 (0.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 311 (34.9%) | 1 (0.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 77 (11.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 4,964 (70.1%) | 84 (1.7%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Waukesha
According to labor force statistics for Waukesha, 86.3% of individuals (4,121) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (4,775) are in the labor force, with 1.0% or 41 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of less than high school, with 97.2% or 35 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 22.9% or 8 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 35 (97.2%) | 8 (22.9%) |
| High School Diploma | 1,019 (90.5%) | 7 (0.6%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 1,085 (78.8%) | 17 (1.2%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 1,981 (88.6%) | 18 (0.8%) |
| Total | 4,121 (86.3%) | 48 (1.0%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Waukesha
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Waukesha are Management (698 | 14.3%), Community & Social Service (522 | 10.7%), Business & Financial (472 | 9.7%), Education Instruction & Library (346 | 7.1%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (325 | 6.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Waukesha, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (94.8%), Computers, Engineering & Science (92.6%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (92.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (86.7%), Education, Arts & Media (84.4%), and Community & Social Service (74.1%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 420 (60.2%) | 278 (39.8%) |
| Business & Financial | 213 (45.1%) | 259 (54.9%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 301 (92.6%) | 24 (7.4%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 96 (91.4%) | 9 (8.6%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 164 (94.8%) | 9 (5.2%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 41 (87.2%) | 6 (12.8%) |
| Community & Social Service | 135 (25.9%) | 387 (74.1%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 15 (15.6%) | 81 (84.4%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 46 (13.3%) | 300 (86.7%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 74 (92.5%) | 6 (7.5%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 94 (30.1%) | 218 (69.9%) |
| Health Technologists | 66 (27.7%) | 172 (72.3%) |
| Total (Category) | 1,163 (49.9%) | 1,166 (50.1%) |
| Total (Overall) | 2,661 (54.5%) | 2,223 (45.5%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Waukesha are Personal Care & Service (261 | 5.3%), Food Preparation & Serving (136 | 2.8%), Healthcare Support (61 | 1.3%), Cleaning & Maintenance (54 | 1.1%), and Security & Protection (53 | 1.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Waukesha, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (96.3%), and Security & Protection (81.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (47.5%), and Firefighting & Prevention (45.5%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 0 (0.0%) | 61 (100.0%) |
| Security & Protection | 43 (81.1%) | 10 (18.9%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 12 (54.5%) | 10 (45.5%) |
| Law Enforcement | 31 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 75 (55.1%) | 61 (44.9%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 52 (96.3%) | 2 (3.7%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 137 (52.5%) | 124 (47.5%) |
| Total (Category) | 307 (54.3%) | 258 (45.7%) |
| Total (Overall) | 2,661 (54.5%) | 2,223 (45.5%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Waukesha are Office & Administration (524 | 10.7%), and Sales & Related (512 | 10.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 297 (58.0%) | 215 (42.0%) |
| Office & Administration | 80 (15.3%) | 444 (84.7%) |
| Total (Category) | 377 (36.4%) | 659 (63.6%) |
| Total (Overall) | 2,661 (54.5%) | 2,223 (45.5%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Waukesha are Construction & Extraction (240 | 4.9%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (103 | 2.1%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (52 | 1.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 0 (0.0%) | 52 (100.0%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 213 (88.7%) | 27 (11.3%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 103 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 316 (80.0%) | 79 (20.0%) |
| Total (Overall) | 2,661 (54.5%) | 2,223 (45.5%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Waukesha are Production (388 | 7.9%), Material Moving (112 | 2.3%), and Transportation (59 | 1.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 345 (88.9%) | 43 (11.1%) |
| Transportation | 53 (89.8%) | 6 (10.2%) |
| Material Moving | 100 (89.3%) | 12 (10.7%) |
| Total (Category) | 498 (89.1%) | 61 (10.9%) |
| Total (Overall) | 2,661 (54.5%) | 2,223 (45.5%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Waukesha
Employment Industries in Waukesha
The major employment industries in Waukesha include Manufacturing (888 | 18.2%), Educational Services (493 | 10.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (464 | 9.5%), Retail Trade (456 | 9.3%), and Construction (323 | 6.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Waukesha
The Waukesha industries that see more men than women are Utilities (100.0%), Public Administration (80.0%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (77.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (88.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (81.7%), and Educational Services (80.3%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 7 (11.9%) | 52 (88.1%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 224 (69.4%) | 99 (30.6%) |
| Manufacturing | 668 (75.2%) | 220 (24.8%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 120 (68.2%) | 56 (31.8%) |
| Retail Trade | 197 (43.2%) | 259 (56.8%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 88 (69.8%) | 38 (30.2%) |
| Utilities | 71 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Information | 10 (41.7%) | 14 (58.3%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 124 (41.7%) | 173 (58.3%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 72 (77.4%) | 21 (22.6%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 197 (63.1%) | 115 (36.9%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 134 (71.3%) | 54 (28.7%) |
| Educational Services | 97 (19.7%) | 396 (80.3%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 85 (18.3%) | 379 (81.7%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 199 (72.9%) | 74 (27.1%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 164 (52.4%) | 149 (47.6%) |
| Public Administration | 160 (80.0%) | 40 (20.0%) |
| Total | 2,661 (54.5%) | 2,223 (45.5%) |
Education in Waukesha
School Enrollment in Waukesha
The most common levels of schooling among the 1,865 students in Waukesha are high school (602 | 32.3%), middle school (458 | 24.6%), and college / undergraduate (339 | 18.2%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 120 | 6.4% |
| Kindergarten | 84 | 4.5% |
| Elementary School | 188 | 10.1% |
| Middle School | 458 | 24.6% |
| High School | 602 | 32.3% |
| College / Undergraduate | 339 | 18.2% |
| Graduate / Professional | 74 | 4.0% |
| Total | 1,865 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Waukesha
Out of a total of 1,865 students who are enrolled in schools in Waukesha, 505 (27.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,360 (72.9%) 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 57 (89.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 41 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 7 (10.9%) | 57 (89.1%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 203 (67.9%) | 96 (32.1%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 384 (71.8%) | 151 (28.2%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 392 (81.0%) | 92 (19.0%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 118 (68.2%) | 55 (31.8%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 163 (83.6%) | 32 (16.4%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 41 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 Years and over | 52 (70.3%) | 22 (29.7%) |
| Total | 1,360 (72.9%) | 505 (27.1%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Waukesha
Business (636 | 20.8%), education (468 | 15.3%), engineering (356 | 11.6%), science & technology (340 | 11.1%), and communications (245 | 8.0%) are the most common fields of study among 3,062 individuals in Waukesha who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 101 | 3.3% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 197 | 6.4% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 119 | 3.9% |
| Psychology | 76 | 2.5% |
| Social Sciences | 104 | 3.4% |
| Engineering | 356 | 11.6% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 19 | 0.6% |
| Science & Technology | 340 | 11.1% |
| Business | 636 | 20.8% |
| Education | 468 | 15.3% |
| Literature & Languages | 59 | 1.9% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 32 | 1.1% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 96 | 3.1% |
| Communications | 245 | 8.0% |
| Arts & Humanities | 214 | 7.0% |
| Total | 3,062 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Waukesha
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Waukesha
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Waukesha are males with 2 vehicles (1,218, accounting for 47.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,064, making up 56.2%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 17 (0.7%) | 22 (1.0%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 99 (3.9%) | 42 (1.9%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 1,218 (47.5%) | 1,064 (49.1%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 608 (23.7%) | 500 (23.1%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 362 (14.1%) | 303 (14.0%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 260 (10.1%) | 237 (10.9%) |
| Total | 2,564 (100.0%) | 2,168 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Waukesha
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Waukesha are 20 to 24 minutes (779 commuters, 19.0%), 15 to 19 minutes (732 commuters, 17.8%), and 30 to 34 minutes (635 commuters, 15.4%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 31 | 0.7% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 301 | 7.3% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 423 | 10.3% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 732 | 17.8% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 779 | 19.0% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 386 | 9.4% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 635 | 15.4% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 170 | 4.1% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 71 | 1.7% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 243 | 5.9% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 273 | 6.6% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 66 | 1.6% |
Commute Time by Sex in Waukesha
The most common commute times in Waukesha are 30 to 34 minutes (402 commuters, 18.0%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (462 commuters, 24.6%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 23 (1.0%) | 8 (0.4%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 189 (8.5%) | 112 (6.0%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 285 (12.8%) | 138 (7.3%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 336 (15.0%) | 396 (21.1%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 317 (14.2%) | 462 (24.6%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 173 (7.7%) | 213 (11.4%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 402 (18.0%) | 233 (12.4%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 110 (4.9%) | 60 (3.2%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 42 (1.9%) | 29 (1.5%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 111 (5.0%) | 132 (7.0%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 204 (9.1%) | 69 (3.7%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 41 (1.8%) | 25 (1.3%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Waukesha
The most frequent times of departure to work in Waukesha are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (357, 16.0%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (405, 21.6%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 114 (5.1%) | 24 (1.3%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 133 (6.0%) | 56 (3.0%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 218 (9.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 357 (16.0%) | 126 (6.7%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 303 (13.6%) | 146 (7.8%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 357 (16.0%) | 313 (16.7%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 226 (10.1%) | 405 (21.6%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 216 (9.7%) | 243 (13.0%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 33 (1.5%) | 90 (4.8%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 62 (2.8%) | 225 (12.0%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 38 (1.7%) | 59 (3.1%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 7 (0.3%) | 11 (0.6%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 65 (2.9%) | 100 (5.3%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 104 (4.7%) | 79 (4.2%) |
| Total | 2,233 (100.0%) | 1,877 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Waukesha
Occupancy by Ownership in Waukesha
Of the total 3,246 dwellings in Waukesha, owner-occupied units account for 3,018 (93.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 228 (7.0%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 3,018 | 93.0% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 228 | 7.0% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 3,246 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Waukesha
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 496 | 15.3% |
| 2-Person Household | 1,480 | 45.6% |
| 3-Person Household | 573 | 17.6% |
| 4+ Person Household | 697 | 21.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 3,246 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Waukesha
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 376 (75.8%) | 120 (24.2%) |
| 2-Person Household | 1,432 (96.8%) | 48 (3.2%) |
| 3-Person Household | 565 (98.6%) | 8 (1.4%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 645 (92.5%) | 52 (7.5%) |
| Total Housing Units | 3,018 (93.0%) | 228 (7.0%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Waukesha
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 61 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 505 (78.2%) | 141 (21.8%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 908 (94.1%) | 57 (5.9%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 1,544 (98.1%) | 30 (1.9%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Waukesha
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 210 | 6.5% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 420 | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 736 | 22.7% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 866 | 26.7% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 519 | 16.0% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 360 | 11.1% |
| 85 Years and Over | 135 | 4.2% |
| Total | 3,246 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Waukesha
Median Income by Occupancy in Waukesha
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 3,018 (93.0%) | $129,543 |
| Renter-Occupied | 228 (7.0%) | $32,910 |
| Average | 3,246 (100.0%) | $126,364 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Waukesha
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 61 (2.0%) | 16 (7.0%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 11 (0.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (3.1%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 4 (0.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 18 (0.6%) | 37 (16.2%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 64 (2.1%) | 105 (46.1%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 128 (4.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 427 (14.1%) | 10 (4.4%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 230 (7.6%) | 25 (11.0%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,011 (33.5%) | 10 (4.4%) |
| $150,000 or more | 1,064 (35.3%) | 18 (7.9%) |
| Total | 3,018 (100.0%) | 228 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Waukesha
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 11 (0.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $300 to $499 | 191 (6.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $500 to $799 | 537 (17.8%) | 10 (4.4%) |
| $800 to $999 | 223 (7.4%) | 42 (18.4%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 330 (10.9%) | 59 (25.9%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 594 (19.7%) | 4 (1.8%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 588 (19.5%) | 13 (5.7%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 337 (11.2%) | 14 (6.1%) |
| $3,000 or more | 207 (6.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 3,018 (100.0%) | 228 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Waukesha
Housing Structures in Waukesha
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 3,118 | 96.1% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 27 | 0.8% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 14 | 0.4% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 17 | 0.5% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 | 0.0% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 70 | 2.2% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total | 3,246 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Waukesha
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 3,012 (96.6%) | 106 (3.4%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 6 (22.2%) | 21 (77.8%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 14 (100.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 17 (100.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 70 (100.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 3,018 (93.0%) | 228 (7.0%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Waukesha
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 9 (0.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 0 (0.0%) | 24 (10.5%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 274 (9.1%) | 96 (42.1%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 1,118 (37.0%) | 74 (32.5%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 1,617 (53.6%) | 34 (14.9%) |
| Total | 3,018 (100.0%) | 228 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Waukesha
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 2,559 (84.8%) | 91 (39.9%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 59 (1.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Electricity | 277 (9.2%) | 119 (52.2%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 68 (2.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 39 (1.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| No Fuel Used | 16 (0.5%) | 18 (7.9%) |
| Total | 3,018 (100.0%) | 228 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Waukesha
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 33 (1.1%) | 33 (14.5%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 318 (10.5%) | 78 (34.2%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 1,489 (49.3%) | 109 (47.8%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 1,178 (39.0%) | 8 (3.5%) |
| Total | 3,018 (100.0%) | 228 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Waukesha
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Waukesha
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 841 | 2,177 |
| Median Property Value | $331,100 | $375,400 |
| Median Household Income | $110,391 | $872 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $584 | $207 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $3,537 | $6 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Waukesha
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 24 (2.9%) | 29 (1.3%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 7 (0.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 316 (37.6%) | 474 (21.8%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 385 (45.8%) | 1,352 (62.1%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 85 (10.1%) | 278 (12.8%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 9 (1.1%) | 36 (1.7%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 15 (1.8%) | 8 (0.4%) |
| Total | 841 (100.0%) | 2,177 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Waukesha
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 60 (7.1%) | 61 (2.8%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 15 (1.8%) | 12 (0.5%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 38 (4.5%) | 7 (0.3%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 76 (9.0%) | 26 (1.2%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 111 (13.2%) | 52 (2.4%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 76 (9.0%) | 316 (14.5%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 273 (32.5%) | 154 (7.1%) |
| $150,000 or more | 192 (22.8%) | 738 (33.9%) |
| Total | 841 (100.0%) | 2,177 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Waukesha
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 193 (23.0%) | 132,426 (6,083.0%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 186 (22.1%) | 516 (23.7%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 111 (13.2%) | 635 (29.2%) |
| 4.0x or more | 343 (40.8%) | 341 (15.7%) |
| Total | 841 (100.0%) | 2,177 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Waukesha
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 31 (3.7%) | 6 (0.3%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 9 (1.1%) | 29 (1.3%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 801 (95.2%) | 33 (1.5%) |
| Total | 841 (100.0%) | 2,177 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Waukesha
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Waukesha
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 399 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 1,373 (99.5%) | 7 (0.5%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 454 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 603 (93.2%) | 44 (6.8%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 917 (99.2%) | 7 (0.8%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,403 (97.2%) | 40 (2.8%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,652 (98.2%) | 31 (1.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 882 (99.1%) | 8 (0.9%) |
| 75 Years and older | 660 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 8,343 (98.4%) | 137 (1.6%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Waukesha
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 399 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 1,373 (99.5%) | 7 (0.5%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 454 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Waukesha
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 218 (96.5%) | 8 (3.5%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 570 (98.5%) | 9 (1.5%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 771 (97.6%) | 19 (2.4%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 630 (94.3%) | 38 (5.7%) |
| $100,000 and over | 6,146 (99.0%) | 63 (1.0%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Waukesha
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 18 (4.5%) | 389 (97.5%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 158 (11.5%) | 1,250 (90.6%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 6 (1.3%) | 448 (98.7%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 33 (5.1%) | 570 (88.1%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 48 (5.2%) | 889 (96.2%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 89 (6.2%) | 1,385 (96.0%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 55 (3.3%) | 1,630 (96.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 831 (93.4%) | 596 (67.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 653 (98.9%) | 458 (69.4%) |
| Total | 1,891 (22.3%) | 7,615 (89.8%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Waukesha
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 14 (2.5%) | 23 (2.9%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 103 (19.1%) | 53 (8.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 50 (2.3%) | 173 (9.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 39 (8.9%) | 43 (9.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 49 (18.9%) | 213 (53.2%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Waukesha
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 44 (8.2%) | 12 (1.8%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 17 (0.8%) | 66 (3.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 6 (1.4%) | 22 (4.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 24 (9.2%) | 56 (14.0%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 29 (4.4%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 42 (2.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 8 (1.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 9 (3.5%) | 8 (2.0%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 7 (1.2%) | 23 (2.9%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 9 (1.7%) | 33 (5.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 46 (2.1%) | 21 (1.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 8 (1.8%) | 6 (1.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (0.5%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 50 (9.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 9 (0.4%) | 60 (3.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 25 (5.7%) | 13 (2.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 9 (3.5%) | 193 (48.2%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 14 (2.5%) | 16 (2.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 10 (0.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 7 (1.6%) | 6 (1.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 16 (4.0%) |
Technology Access in Waukesha
Computing Device Access in Waukesha
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 2,990 | 92.1% |
| Smartphone | 3,012 | 92.8% |
| Tablet | 2,434 | 75.0% |
| No Computing Device | 96 | 3.0% |
| Total | 3,246 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Waukesha
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 14 | 0.4% |
| Broadband Home | 2,846 | 87.7% |
| Cellular Data Only | 190 | 5.9% |
| Satellite Internet | 195 | 6.0% |
| No Internet | 116 | 3.6% |
| Total | 3,246 | 100.0% |
Waukesha Summary
Waukesha, Wisconsin is a city located in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. It is the county seat of Waukesha County and is located approximately 20 miles west of Milwaukee. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 70,718.
History
The area that is now Waukesha was first settled by European-Americans in 1834, after the Potawatomi ceded the land in the Treaty of Chicago. The first settlers were Horace and Lydia Chapin, who built a log cabin near what is now Big Bend. The town was originally called Prairieville, but was later changed to Waukesha in 1847. The name is derived from the Potawatomi word for “fox”.
The city was incorporated in 1847 and was officially chartered in 1852. The city grew rapidly in the late 19th century, and by 1900, it had a population of over 10,000. The city was a major center for the brewing industry, and was home to several large breweries, including the Pabst Brewing Company.
Geography
Waukesha is located in southeastern Wisconsin, approximately 20 miles west of Milwaukee. It is situated on the Fox River, which flows through the city. The city covers an area of 24.3 square miles, of which 24.2 square miles is land and 0.1 square miles is water.
The city is located in the Kettle Moraine region of Wisconsin, which is characterized by rolling hills and glacial deposits. The city is located at an elevation of 830 feet above sea level.
Economy
Waukesha’s economy is largely based on manufacturing and healthcare. The city is home to several large manufacturing companies, including Generac Power Systems, Waukesha Engine, and Briggs & Stratton. The city is also home to several healthcare providers, including ProHealth Care and Waukesha Memorial Hospital.
The city is also home to several educational institutions, including Carroll University, Waukesha County Technical College, and the University of Wisconsin-Waukesha.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 70,718. The racial makeup of the city was 87.2% White, 4.7% African American, 0.4% Native American, 2.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.7% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $50,945, and the median income for a family was $63,945. The per capita income for the city was $25,945. About 6.2% of families and 8.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.2% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Waukesha?
Total Population of Waukesha is 8,480.
What is the Total Male Population of Waukesha?
Total Male Population of Waukesha is 4,068.
What is the Total Female Population of Waukesha?
Total Female Population of Waukesha is 4,412.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Waukesha?
There are 92.20 Males per 100 Females in Waukesha.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Waukesha?
There are 108.46 Females per 100 Males in Waukesha.
What is the Median Population Age in Waukesha?
Median Population Age in Waukesha is 48.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Waukesha
Average Family Size in Waukesha is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Waukesha
Average Household Size in Waukesha is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Waukesha?
Per Capita income in Waukesha is $51,943.
What is the Median Family Income in Waukesha?
Median Family Income in Waukesha is $132,442.
What is the Median Household income in Waukesha?
Median Household Income in Waukesha is $126,364.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Waukesha?
Income or Wage Gap in Waukesha is 40.8%.
Women in Waukesha earn 59.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Waukesha?
Family Income Deficit in Waukesha is $17,676.
Families that are below poverty line in Waukesha earn $17,676 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Waukesha?
Inequality or Gini Index in Waukesha is 0.34.
How Large is the Labor Force in Waukesha?
There are 4,964 People in the Labor Forcein in Waukesha.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Waukesha?
70.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Waukesha.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Waukesha?
Unemployment Rate in Waukesha is 1.7%.