Mequon, WI
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25,102
TOTAL POPULATION
12,110
MALE POPULATION
12,992
FEMALE POPULATION
93.21
MALES / 100 FEMALES
107.28
FEMALES / 100 MALES
46.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$77,820
PER CAPITA INCOME
$168,339
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$141,996
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
66.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
33.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.50
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
12,522
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
62.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
1.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Mequon Area Codes
Race in Mequon
The most populous races in Mequon are White / Caucasian (22,361 | 89.1%), Two or more Races (1,088 | 4.3%), and Hispanic or Latino (963 | 3.8%).
Race | # Population | % Population |
Asian | 881 | 3.5% |
Black / African American | 524 | 2.1% |
Hawaiian / Pacific | 13 | 0.1% |
Hispanic or Latino | 963 | 3.8% |
Native / Alaskan | 23 | 0.1% |
White / Caucasian | 22,361 | 89.1% |
Two or more Races | 1,088 | 4.3% |
Some other Race | 212 | 0.8% |
Total | 25,102 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Mequon
The most populous ancestries reported in Mequon are German (9,480 | 37.8%), Irish (2,599 | 10.3%), English (2,427 | 9.7%), Polish (1,820 | 7.2%), and Italian (1,353 | 5.4%), together accounting for 70.4% of all Mequon residents.
Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
American | 842 | 3.4% |
Arab | 268 | 1.1% |
Argentinean | 26 | 0.1% |
Armenian | 183 | 0.7% |
Australian | 57 | 0.2% |
Austrian | 122 | 0.5% |
Belgian | 53 | 0.2% |
Bhutanese | 48 | 0.2% |
British | 127 | 0.5% |
Burmese | 154 | 0.6% |
Canadian | 32 | 0.1% |
Central American | 90 | 0.4% |
Cherokee | 9 | 0.0% |
Chippewa | 35 | 0.1% |
Choctaw | 6 | 0.0% |
Colombian | 50 | 0.2% |
Costa Rican | 12 | 0.1% |
Croatian | 254 | 1.0% |
Cuban | 6 | 0.0% |
Czech | 208 | 0.8% |
Czechoslovakian | 9 | 0.0% |
Danish | 121 | 0.5% |
Dutch | 331 | 1.3% |
Eastern European | 326 | 1.3% |
English | 2,427 | 9.7% |
European | 419 | 1.7% |
Filipino | 108 | 0.4% |
Finnish | 76 | 0.3% |
French | 770 | 3.1% |
French American Indian | 7 | 0.0% |
French Canadian | 111 | 0.4% |
German | 9,480 | 37.8% |
Greek | 126 | 0.5% |
Guamanian / Chamorro | 9 | 0.0% |
Guatemalan | 78 | 0.3% |
Hungarian | 85 | 0.3% |
Indian (Asian) | 186 | 0.7% |
Iranian | 124 | 0.5% |
Iraqi | 184 | 0.7% |
Irish | 2,599 | 10.3% |
Iroquois | 10 | 0.0% |
Israeli | 40 | 0.2% |
Italian | 1,353 | 5.4% |
Jamaican | 35 | 0.1% |
Korean | 229 | 0.9% |
Latvian | 59 | 0.2% |
Lebanese | 66 | 0.3% |
Lithuanian | 70 | 0.3% |
Luxembourger | 56 | 0.2% |
Mexican | 434 | 1.7% |
Native Hawaiian | 4 | 0.0% |
Nigerian | 15 | 0.1% |
Northern European | 23 | 0.1% |
Norwegian | 573 | 2.3% |
Peruvian | 44 | 0.2% |
Polish | 1,820 | 7.2% |
Portuguese | 19 | 0.1% |
Puerto Rican | 197 | 0.8% |
Romanian | 192 | 0.8% |
Russian | 1,069 | 4.3% |
Scandinavian | 201 | 0.8% |
Scotch-Irish | 78 | 0.3% |
Scottish | 796 | 3.2% |
Serbian | 111 | 0.4% |
Slavic | 31 | 0.1% |
Slovak | 30 | 0.1% |
Slovene | 114 | 0.4% |
South American | 143 | 0.6% |
Soviet Union | 12 | 0.1% |
Spaniard | 27 | 0.1% |
Spanish | 66 | 0.3% |
Sri Lankan | 6 | 0.0% |
Subsaharan African | 15 | 0.1% |
Swedish | 417 | 1.7% |
Swiss | 170 | 0.7% |
Syrian | 77 | 0.3% |
Thai | 561 | 2.2% |
Ukrainian | 139 | 0.5% |
Venezuelan | 23 | 0.1% |
Welsh | 167 | 0.7% |
Yugoslavian | 11 | 0.0% | View All 81 Rows |
Immigrants in Mequon
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Mequon came from Asia (855 | 3.4%), Europe (825 | 3.3%), Eastern Europe (349 | 1.4%), Latin America (277 | 1.1%), and South Central Asia (273 | 1.1%), together accounting for 10.3% of all Mequon residents.
Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
Africa | 16 | 0.1% |
Argentina | 8 | 0.0% |
Asia | 855 | 3.4% |
Australia | 53 | 0.2% |
Belarus | 35 | 0.1% |
Belgium | 18 | 0.1% |
Canada | 19 | 0.1% |
Central America | 205 | 0.8% |
China | 163 | 0.6% |
Colombia | 42 | 0.2% |
Costa Rica | 12 | 0.1% |
Czechoslovakia | 1 | 0.0% |
Denmark | 17 | 0.1% |
Eastern Asia | 263 | 1.1% |
Eastern Europe | 349 | 1.4% |
England | 22 | 0.1% |
Europe | 825 | 3.3% |
France | 17 | 0.1% |
Germany | 232 | 0.9% |
Ghana | 1 | 0.0% |
Guatemala | 55 | 0.2% |
Hong Kong | 8 | 0.0% |
India | 123 | 0.5% |
Iran | 31 | 0.1% |
Iraq | 73 | 0.3% |
Israel | 120 | 0.5% |
Italy | 31 | 0.1% |
Korea | 100 | 0.4% |
Latin America | 277 | 1.1% |
Mexico | 138 | 0.5% |
Nigeria | 15 | 0.1% |
Northern Europe | 172 | 0.7% |
Norway | 24 | 0.1% |
Oceania | 64 | 0.3% |
Pakistan | 42 | 0.2% |
Peru | 7 | 0.0% |
Philippines | 90 | 0.4% |
Poland | 24 | 0.1% |
Russia | 102 | 0.4% |
Singapore | 12 | 0.1% |
South America | 72 | 0.3% |
South Central Asia | 273 | 1.1% |
South Eastern Asia | 108 | 0.4% |
Southern Europe | 31 | 0.1% |
Switzerland | 6 | 0.0% |
Syria | 18 | 0.1% |
Taiwan | 38 | 0.2% |
Ukraine | 140 | 0.6% |
Uzbekistan | 68 | 0.3% |
Venezuela | 15 | 0.1% |
Vietnam | 6 | 0.0% |
Western Africa | 16 | 0.1% |
Western Asia | 211 | 0.8% |
Western Europe | 273 | 1.1% | View All 54 Rows |
Sex and Age in Mequon
Sex and Age in Mequon
The most populous age groups in Mequon are 15 to 19 Years (1,162 | 9.6%) for men and 15 to 19 Years (1,181 | 9.1%) for women.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 846 (7.0%) | 742 (5.7%) |
5 to 9 Years | 627 (5.2%) | 688 (5.3%) |
10 to 14 Years | 648 (5.3%) | 891 (6.9%) |
15 to 19 Years | 1,162 (9.6%) | 1,181 (9.1%) |
20 to 24 Years | 657 (5.4%) | 752 (5.8%) |
25 to 29 Years | 202 (1.7%) | 258 (2.0%) |
30 to 34 Years | 428 (3.5%) | 478 (3.7%) |
35 to 39 Years | 723 (6.0%) | 685 (5.3%) |
40 to 44 Years | 696 (5.8%) | 673 (5.2%) |
45 to 49 Years | 752 (6.2%) | 906 (7.0%) |
50 to 54 Years | 854 (7.0%) | 864 (6.7%) |
55 to 59 Years | 926 (7.6%) | 904 (7.0%) |
60 to 64 Years | 1,057 (8.7%) | 948 (7.3%) |
65 to 69 Years | 1,038 (8.6%) | 844 (6.5%) |
70 to 74 Years | 558 (4.6%) | 566 (4.4%) |
75 to 79 Years | 453 (3.7%) | 689 (5.3%) |
80 to 84 Years | 240 (2.0%) | 393 (3.0%) |
85 Years and over | 243 (2.0%) | 530 (4.1%) |
Total | 12,110 (100.0%) | 12,992 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Mequon
Median Family Size in Mequon
The median family size in Mequon is 2.96 persons per family, with married-couple families (6,176 | 87.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.97 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (426 | 6.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.81 persons per family.
Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
Married-Couple | 6,176 (87.2%) | 2.97 |
Single Male/Father | 426 (6.0%) | 2.81 |
Single Female/Mother | 477 (6.7%) | 2.88 |
Total Families | 7,079 (100.0%) | 2.96 |
Median Household Size in Mequon
The median household size in Mequon is 2.59 persons per household, with single male/father households (426 | 4.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.52 persons per household. non-family households (2,036 | 22.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.11 persons per household.
Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
Married-Couple | 6,176 (67.8%) | 2.98 |
Single Male/Father | 426 (4.7%) | 3.52 |
Single Female/Mother | 477 (5.2%) | 2.98 |
Non-family | 2,036 (22.3%) | 1.11 |
Total Households | 9,115 (100.0%) | 2.59 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Mequon
Out of a total of 9,115 households in Mequon, 7,079 (77.7%) are family households, while 2,036 (22.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 3,309, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,809.
Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
1-Person Households | - | 1,809 (19.9%) |
2-Person Households | 3,309 (36.3%) | 227 (2.5%) |
3-Person Households | 1,582 (17.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
4-Person Households | 1,391 (15.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5-Person Households | 472 (5.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6-Person Households | 131 (1.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
7+ Person Households | 194 (2.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 7,079 (77.7%) | 2,036 (22.3%) |
Female Fertility in Mequon
Fertility by Age in Mequon
Average fertility rate in Mequon is 78.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 107.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 66.6% 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 | 134 (33.4%) | 90.0 |
35 to 50 years | 267 (66.6%) | 107.0 |
Total | 401 (100.0%) | 78.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Mequon
95.3% of women with births (401) in Mequon are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 7.1% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 34 years | 134 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 50 years | 248 (92.9%) | 19 (7.1%) |
Total | 382 (95.3%) | 19 (4.7%) |
Fertility by Education in Mequon
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 | 17 (4.2%) | 17.0 |
Bachelor's Degree | 165 (41.1%) | 105.0 |
Graduate Degree | 219 (54.6%) | 172.0 |
Total | 401 (100.0%) | 78.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Mequon
4.7% of women with births in Mequon are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are least likely to be married with 8.7% of them unmarried at childbirth.
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 | 17 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Bachelor's Degree | 165 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Graduate Degree | 200 (91.3%) | 19 (8.7%) |
Total | 382 (95.3%) | 19 (4.7%) |
Income in Mequon
Income Overview in Mequon
Per Capita Income in Mequon is $77,820, while median incomes of families and households are $168,339 and $141,996 respectively.
Characteristic | Number | Measure |
Per Capita Income | 25,102 | $77,820 |
Median Family Income | 7,079 | $168,339 |
Mean Family Income | 7,079 | $230,575 |
Median Household Income | 9,115 | $141,996 |
Mean Household Income | 9,115 | $206,574 |
Income Deficit | 7,079 | $0 |
Wage / Income Gap (%) | 25,102 | 66.42% |
Wage / Income Gap ($) | 25,102 | 33.58¢ per $1 |
Gini / Inequality Index | 25,102 | 0.50 |
Earnings by Sex in Mequon
Average Earnings in Mequon are $61,129, $110,594 for men and $37,134 for women, a difference of 66.4%.
Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
Male | 7,421 (53.6%) | $110,594 |
Female | 6,417 (46.4%) | $37,134 |
Total | 13,838 (100.0%) | $61,129 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Mequon
The most common earnings brackets in Mequon are $100,000+ for men (3,794 | 51.1%) and $100,000+ for women (975 | 15.2%).
Income | Male | Female |
$2,499 or less | 460 (6.2%) | 656 (10.2%) |
$2,500 to $4,999 | 251 (3.4%) | 493 (7.7%) |
$5,000 to $7,499 | 188 (2.5%) | 503 (7.8%) |
$7,500 to $9,999 | 121 (1.6%) | 195 (3.0%) |
$10,000 to $12,499 | 88 (1.2%) | 176 (2.7%) |
$12,500 to $14,999 | 144 (1.9%) | 110 (1.7%) |
$15,000 to $17,499 | 103 (1.4%) | 172 (2.7%) |
$17,500 to $19,999 | 73 (1.0%) | 50 (0.8%) |
$20,000 to $22,499 | 69 (0.9%) | 135 (2.1%) |
$22,500 to $24,999 | 156 (2.1%) | 168 (2.6%) |
$25,000 to $29,999 | 64 (0.9%) | 304 (4.7%) |
$30,000 to $34,999 | 129 (1.7%) | 156 (2.4%) |
$35,000 to $39,999 | 41 (0.5%) | 176 (2.7%) |
$40,000 to $44,999 | 142 (1.9%) | 142 (2.2%) |
$45,000 to $49,999 | 201 (2.7%) | 210 (3.3%) |
$50,000 to $54,999 | 140 (1.9%) | 269 (4.2%) |
$55,000 to $64,999 | 390 (5.3%) | 438 (6.8%) |
$65,000 to $74,999 | 164 (2.2%) | 337 (5.2%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 703 (9.5%) | 752 (11.7%) |
$100,000+ | 3,794 (51.1%) | 975 (15.2%) |
Total | 7,421 (100.0%) | 6,417 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Mequon
Average earnings in Mequon are $124,366 for men and $54,473 for women, a difference of 56.2%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $175,179, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $42,443. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $73,397, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $29,047.
Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
Less than High School | - | - |
High School Diploma | $42,443 | $29,047 |
College or Associate's Degree | $71,336 | $39,659 |
Bachelor's Degree | $118,780 | $58,008 |
Graduate Degree | $175,179 | $73,397 |
Total | $124,366 | $54,473 |
Family Income in Mequon
Family Income Brackets in Mequon
According to the Mequon family income data, there are 2,881 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 40.7% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 50 families (0.7%) belonging to this category.
Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
Less than $10,000 | 78 | 1.1% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 50 | 0.7% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 113 | 1.6% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 92 | 1.3% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 510 | 7.2% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 630 | 8.9% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 531 | 7.5% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 1,126 | 15.9% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 1,062 | 15.0% |
$200,000+ | 2,881 | 40.7% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Mequon
5-person families (460 | 6.5%) account for the highest median family income in Mequon with $250,001 per family, while 3-person families (1,533 | 21.7%) have the highest median income of $70,179 per family member.
Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
2-Person Families | 3,403 (48.1%) | $130,493 |
3-Person Families | 1,533 (21.7%) | $210,536 |
4-Person Families | 1,467 (20.7%) | $171,354 |
5-Person Families | 460 (6.5%) | $250,001 |
6-Person Families | 156 (2.2%) | $215,104 |
7+ Person Families | 60 (0.9%) | $181,750 |
Total | 7,079 (100.0%) | $168,339 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Mequon
The median family income in Mequon is $168,339, with families comprising 3+ earners (818) having the highest median family income of $222,350, while families with no earners (1,147) have the lowest median family income of $61,750, accounting for 11.6% and 16.2% of families, respectively.
Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
No Earners | 1,147 (16.2%) | $61,750 |
1 Earner | 1,767 (25.0%) | $151,326 |
2 Earners | 3,347 (47.3%) | $201,226 |
3+ Earners | 818 (11.6%) | $222,350 |
Total | 7,079 (100.0%) | $168,339 |
Household Income in Mequon
Household Income Brackets in Mequon
With 3,181 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in Mequon, accounting for 34.9% of all households. In contrast, only 109 households (1.2%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Less than $10,000 | 182 | 2.0% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 109 | 1.2% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 246 | 2.7% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 383 | 4.2% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 702 | 7.7% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 957 | 10.5% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 729 | 8.0% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 1,395 | 15.3% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 1,221 | 13.4% |
$200,000+ | 3,181 | 34.9% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Mequon
The median household income in Mequon is $141,996, with the highest median household income of $192,802 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 3,859 households (42.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 19 households (0.2%) in this group.
Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
15 to 24 Years | 19 (0.2%) | $0 |
25 to 44 Years | 1,935 (21.2%) | $183,424 |
45 to 64 Years | 3,859 (42.3%) | $192,802 |
65+ Years | 3,302 (36.2%) | $71,263 |
Total | 9,115 (100.0%) | $141,996 |
Poverty in Mequon
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Mequon
With 3.3% poverty level for males and 3.7% for females among the residents of Mequon, 12 to 14 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 75 males (14.3%) and 71 females (17.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 19 (2.6%) |
5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 48 (7.9%) | 35 (3.8%) |
12 to 14 Years | 75 (14.3%) | 15 (2.9%) |
15 Years | 21 (8.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 50 (10.0%) | 12 (4.3%) |
18 to 24 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 71 (17.4%) |
25 to 34 Years | 62 (9.8%) | 23 (3.1%) |
35 to 44 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 49 (3.6%) |
45 to 54 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (0.5%) |
55 to 64 Years | 29 (1.5%) | 77 (4.2%) |
65 to 74 Years | 56 (3.5%) | 60 (4.3%) |
75 Years and over | 39 (4.2%) | 74 (4.7%) |
Total | 380 (3.3%) | 444 (3.7%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Mequon
According to the poverty statistics in Mequon, males aged under 5 years and females aged 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 | 797 (100.0%) | 723 (97.4%) |
5 Years | 144 (100.0%) | 126 (100.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 558 (92.1%) | 888 (96.2%) |
12 to 14 Years | 450 (85.7%) | 499 (97.1%) |
15 Years | 218 (91.2%) | 289 (100.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 448 (90.0%) | 270 (95.7%) |
18 to 24 Years | 650 (100.0%) | 338 (82.6%) |
25 to 34 Years | 568 (90.2%) | 713 (96.9%) |
35 to 44 Years | 1,419 (100.0%) | 1,309 (96.4%) |
45 to 54 Years | 1,606 (100.0%) | 1,761 (99.5%) |
55 to 64 Years | 1,937 (98.5%) | 1,775 (95.8%) |
65 to 74 Years | 1,538 (96.5%) | 1,345 (95.7%) |
75 Years and over | 885 (95.8%) | 1,505 (95.3%) |
Total | 11,218 (96.7%) | 11,541 (96.3%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Mequon
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Mequon show that 1.7% or 106 of the total 6,176 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 2.3%, comprising of 83 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 | 3,580 (97.7%) | 83 (2.3%) |
1 or 2 Children | 1,929 (98.8%) | 23 (1.2%) |
3 or 4 Children | 501 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 or more Children | 60 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 6,070 (98.3%) | 106 (1.7%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Mequon
According to the poverty data in Mequon, 3.5% or 15 single-father households and 13.2% or 63 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 15 households (6.9%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 58 households (40.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 15 (6.9%) | 5 (6.5%) |
3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 58 (40.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 15 (3.5%) | 63 (13.2%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Mequon
The poverty data for Mequon shows that 106 of the married-couple family households (1.7%) and 78 of the single-parent households (8.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 83 households (2.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 58 household (22.8%) living below poverty.
Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
No Children | 83 (2.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 23 (1.2%) | 20 (6.8%) |
3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 58 (22.8%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 106 (1.7%) | 78 (8.6%) |
Employment Characteristics in Mequon
Employment by Class of Employer in Mequon
Among the 12,149 employed individuals in Mequon, private company employees (7,704 | 63.4%), not-for-profit organizations (1,769 | 14.6%), and self-employed (incorporated) (1,091 | 9.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
Private Company Employees | 7,704 | 63.4% |
Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 1,091 | 9.0% |
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 590 | 4.9% |
Not-for-profit Organizations | 1,769 | 14.6% |
Local Government Employees | 600 | 4.9% |
State Government Employees | 332 | 2.7% |
Federal Government Employees | 42 | 0.4% |
Unpaid Family Workers | 21 | 0.2% |
Total | 12,149 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Mequon
According to the labor force statistics for Mequon, out of the total population over 16 years of age (20,132), 62.2% or 12,522 individuals are in the labor force, with 1.6% or 200 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 88.3% or 2,452 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 7.9% or 69 of them being unemployed.
Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
16 to 19 Years | 926 (51.0%) | 21 (2.3%) |
20 to 24 Years | 869 (61.7%) | 69 (7.9%) |
25 to 29 Years | 397 (86.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
30 to 34 Years | 738 (81.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 2,452 (88.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 2,907 (86.1%) | 9 (0.3%) |
55 to 59 Years | 1,418 (77.5%) | 43 (3.0%) |
60 to 64 Years | 1,353 (67.5%) | 38 (2.8%) |
65 to 74 Years | 1,013 (33.7%) | 15 (1.5%) |
75 Years and over | 438 (17.2%) | 7 (1.6%) |
Total | 12,522 (62.2%) | 200 (1.6%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Mequon
According to labor force statistics for Mequon, 81.6% of individuals (9,265) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (11,354) are in the labor force, with 1.0% or 93 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 87.6% or 1,579 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 3.2% or 19 of them being unemployed.
Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
High School Diploma | 601 (68.0%) | 28 (3.2%) |
College / Associate Degree | 1,579 (87.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 7,093 (83.0%) | 85 (1.0%) |
Total | 9,265 (81.6%) | 114 (1.0%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Mequon
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Mequon are Management (2,622 | 21.3%), Community & Social Service (2,240 | 18.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (1,022 | 8.3%), Health Technologists (962 | 7.8%), and Education Instruction & Library (874 | 7.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Mequon, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (88.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (78.2%), and Legal Services & Support (75.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (83.6%), Education Instruction & Library (71.2%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (68.1%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Management | 1,829 (69.8%) | 793 (30.2%) |
Business & Financial | 394 (51.9%) | 365 (48.1%) |
Computers, Engineering & Science | 668 (78.2%) | 186 (21.8%) |
Computers & Mathematics | 376 (74.3%) | 130 (25.7%) |
Architecture & Engineering | 257 (88.0%) | 35 (12.0%) |
Life, Physical & Social Science | 35 (62.5%) | 21 (37.5%) |
Community & Social Service | 935 (41.7%) | 1,305 (58.3%) |
Education, Arts & Media | 40 (16.4%) | 204 (83.6%) |
Legal Services & Support | 496 (75.0%) | 165 (25.0%) |
Education Instruction & Library | 252 (28.8%) | 622 (71.2%) |
Arts, Media & Entertainment | 147 (31.9%) | 314 (68.1%) |
Health Diagnosing & Treating | 440 (43.0%) | 582 (57.0%) |
Health Technologists | 431 (44.8%) | 531 (55.2%) |
Total (Category) | 4,266 (56.9%) | 3,231 (43.1%) |
Total (Overall) | 6,859 (55.7%) | 5,450 (44.3%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Mequon are Food Preparation & Serving (512 | 4.2%), Personal Care & Service (279 | 2.3%), Cleaning & Maintenance (220 | 1.8%), Security & Protection (182 | 1.5%), and Firefighting & Prevention (149 | 1.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Mequon, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (76.4%), Firefighting & Prevention (74.5%), and Security & Protection (72.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (92.8%), Healthcare Support (82.4%), and Food Preparation & Serving (55.5%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Healthcare Support | 23 (17.6%) | 108 (82.4%) |
Security & Protection | 132 (72.5%) | 50 (27.5%) |
Firefighting & Prevention | 111 (74.5%) | 38 (25.5%) |
Law Enforcement | 21 (63.6%) | 12 (36.4%) |
Food Preparation & Serving | 228 (44.5%) | 284 (55.5%) |
Cleaning & Maintenance | 168 (76.4%) | 52 (23.6%) |
Personal Care & Service | 20 (7.2%) | 259 (92.8%) |
Total (Category) | 571 (43.1%) | 753 (56.9%) |
Total (Overall) | 6,859 (55.7%) | 5,450 (44.3%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Mequon are Sales & Related (1,484 | 12.1%), and Office & Administration (966 | 7.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Sales & Related | 935 (63.0%) | 549 (37.0%) |
Office & Administration | 188 (19.5%) | 778 (80.5%) |
Total (Category) | 1,123 (45.8%) | 1,327 (54.2%) |
Total (Overall) | 6,859 (55.7%) | 5,450 (44.3%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Mequon are Construction & Extraction (167 | 1.4%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (64 | 0.5%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (28 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 28 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction & Extraction | 167 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 64 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total (Category) | 259 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total (Overall) | 6,859 (55.7%) | 5,450 (44.3%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Mequon are Production (432 | 3.5%), Material Moving (227 | 1.8%), and Transportation (120 | 1.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Production | 340 (78.7%) | 92 (21.3%) |
Transportation | 120 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Material Moving | 180 (79.3%) | 47 (20.7%) |
Total (Category) | 640 (82.2%) | 139 (17.8%) |
Total (Overall) | 6,859 (55.7%) | 5,450 (44.3%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Mequon
Employment Industries in Mequon
The major employment industries in Mequon include Manufacturing (1,866 | 15.2%), Professional & Scientific (1,767 | 14.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,544 | 12.5%), Educational Services (1,422 | 11.6%), and Finance & Insurance (1,168 | 9.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Mequon
The Mequon industries that see more men than women are Utilities (100.0%), Enterprise Management (100.0%), and Construction (96.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (72.5%), Educational Services (66.1%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (64.3%).
Industry | Male | Female |
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 40 (67.8%) | 19 (32.2%) |
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction | 322 (96.4%) | 12 (3.6%) |
Manufacturing | 1,326 (71.1%) | 540 (28.9%) |
Wholesale Trade | 407 (86.8%) | 62 (13.2%) |
Retail Trade | 442 (50.1%) | 441 (49.9%) |
Transportation & Warehousing | 87 (71.3%) | 35 (28.7%) |
Utilities | 30 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Information | 185 (44.4%) | 232 (55.6%) |
Finance & Insurance | 713 (61.0%) | 455 (39.0%) |
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 136 (42.4%) | 185 (57.6%) |
Professional & Scientific | 1,188 (67.2%) | 579 (32.8%) |
Enterprise Management | 31 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Administrative & Support | 199 (65.2%) | 106 (34.7%) |
Educational Services | 482 (33.9%) | 940 (66.1%) |
Health Care & Social Assistance | 551 (35.7%) | 993 (64.3%) |
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 57 (27.5%) | 150 (72.5%) |
Accommodation & Food Services | 238 (41.2%) | 340 (58.8%) |
Public Administration | 217 (73.8%) | 77 (26.2%) |
Total | 6,859 (55.7%) | 5,450 (44.3%) |
Education in Mequon
School Enrollment in Mequon
The most common levels of schooling among the 7,055 students in Mequon are college / undergraduate (2,069 | 29.3%), high school (1,612 | 22.9%), and middle school (1,153 | 16.3%).
School Level | # Students | % Students |
Nursery / Preschool | 461 | 6.5% |
Kindergarten | 420 | 5.9% |
Elementary School | 1,087 | 15.4% |
Middle School | 1,153 | 16.3% |
High School | 1,612 | 22.9% |
College / Undergraduate | 2,069 | 29.3% |
Graduate / Professional | 253 | 3.6% |
Total | 7,055 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Mequon
Out of a total of 7,055 students who are enrolled in schools in Mequon, 2,716 (38.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 4,339 (61.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 782 (81.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 1,207 (78.4% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
3 to 4 Year Olds | 340 (76.7%) | 103 (23.3%) |
5 to 9 Year Old | 962 (76.5%) | 295 (23.5%) |
10 to 14 Year Olds | 1,207 (78.4%) | 332 (21.6%) |
15 to 17 Year Olds | 990 (75.7%) | 318 (24.3%) |
18 to 19 Year Olds | 251 (25.4%) | 738 (74.6%) |
20 to 24 Year Olds | 179 (18.6%) | 782 (81.4%) |
25 to 34 Year Olds | 101 (62.0%) | 62 (38.0%) |
35 Years and over | 307 (77.7%) | 88 (22.3%) |
Total | 4,339 (61.5%) | 2,716 (38.5%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Mequon
Business (3,262 | 24.8%), education (1,499 | 11.4%), science & technology (1,259 | 9.6%), social sciences (1,144 | 8.7%), and bio, nature & agricultural (1,066 | 8.1%) are the most common fields of study among 13,176 individuals in Mequon who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
Computers & Mathematics | 349 | 2.6% |
Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 1,066 | 8.1% |
Physical & Health Sciences | 295 | 2.2% |
Psychology | 561 | 4.3% |
Social Sciences | 1,144 | 8.7% |
Engineering | 901 | 6.8% |
Multidisciplinary Studies | 99 | 0.7% |
Science & Technology | 1,259 | 9.6% |
Business | 3,262 | 24.8% |
Education | 1,499 | 11.4% |
Literature & Languages | 736 | 5.6% |
Liberal Arts & History | 551 | 4.2% |
Visual & Performing Arts | 392 | 3.0% |
Communications | 617 | 4.7% |
Arts & Humanities | 445 | 3.4% |
Total | 13,176 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Mequon
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Mequon
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Mequon are males with 2 vehicles (3,650, accounting for 55.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (2,339, making up 75.7%).
Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
No Vehicle | 13 (0.2%) | 33 (0.7%) |
1 Vehicle | 520 (7.9%) | 653 (13.5%) |
2 Vehicles | 3,650 (55.3%) | 2,339 (48.5%) |
3 Vehicles | 1,751 (26.5%) | 1,257 (26.1%) |
4 Vehicles | 502 (7.6%) | 367 (7.6%) |
5 or more Vehicles | 168 (2.5%) | 173 (3.6%) |
Total | 6,604 (100.0%) | 4,822 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Mequon
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Mequon are 30 to 34 minutes (1,696 commuters, 17.6%), 20 to 24 minutes (1,547 commuters, 16.1%), and 5 to 9 minutes (1,461 commuters, 15.2%).
Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
Less than 5 Minutes | 230 | 2.4% |
5 to 9 Minutes | 1,461 | 15.2% |
10 to 14 Minutes | 1,329 | 13.8% |
15 to 19 Minutes | 1,115 | 11.6% |
20 to 24 Minutes | 1,547 | 16.1% |
25 to 29 Minutes | 829 | 8.6% |
30 to 34 Minutes | 1,696 | 17.6% |
35 to 39 Minutes | 304 | 3.2% |
40 to 44 Minutes | 417 | 4.3% |
45 to 59 Minutes | 399 | 4.1% |
60 to 89 Minutes | 256 | 2.7% |
90 or more Minutes | 44 | 0.5% |
Commute Time by Sex in Mequon
The most common commute times in Mequon are 30 to 34 minutes (1,127 commuters, 20.5%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (700 commuters, 17.0%) for females.
Commute Time | Male | Female |
Less than 5 Minutes | 158 (2.9%) | 72 (1.7%) |
5 to 9 Minutes | 826 (15.0%) | 635 (15.4%) |
10 to 14 Minutes | 643 (11.7%) | 686 (16.6%) |
15 to 19 Minutes | 593 (10.8%) | 522 (12.6%) |
20 to 24 Minutes | 847 (15.4%) | 700 (17.0%) |
25 to 29 Minutes | 486 (8.8%) | 343 (8.3%) |
30 to 34 Minutes | 1,127 (20.5%) | 569 (13.8%) |
35 to 39 Minutes | 162 (2.9%) | 142 (3.4%) |
40 to 44 Minutes | 255 (4.6%) | 162 (3.9%) |
45 to 59 Minutes | 227 (4.1%) | 172 (4.2%) |
60 to 89 Minutes | 141 (2.6%) | 115 (2.8%) |
90 or more Minutes | 32 (0.6%) | 12 (0.3%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Mequon
The most frequent times of departure to work in Mequon are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (842, 15.3%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (806, 19.5%) for females.
Time of Departure | Male | Female |
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 243 (4.4%) | 10 (0.2%) |
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 119 (2.2%) | 20 (0.5%) |
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 234 (4.3%) | 45 (1.1%) |
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 517 (9.4%) | 258 (6.2%) |
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 572 (10.4%) | 397 (9.6%) |
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 842 (15.3%) | 806 (19.5%) |
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 674 (12.3%) | 680 (16.5%) |
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 693 (12.6%) | 617 (14.9%) |
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 218 (4.0%) | 309 (7.5%) |
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 700 (12.7%) | 237 (5.7%) |
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 175 (3.2%) | 117 (2.8%) |
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 66 (1.2%) | 55 (1.3%) |
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 245 (4.5%) | 303 (7.3%) |
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 199 (3.6%) | 276 (6.7%) |
Total | 5,497 (100.0%) | 4,130 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Mequon
Occupancy by Ownership in Mequon
Of the total 9,115 dwellings in Mequon, owner-occupied units account for 7,671 (84.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,444 (15.8%).
Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Owner Occupied Housing Units | 7,671 | 84.2% |
Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 1,444 | 15.8% |
Total Occupied Housing Units | 9,115 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Mequon
Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
1-Person Household | 1,809 | 19.9% |
2-Person Household | 3,536 | 38.8% |
3-Person Household | 1,582 | 17.4% |
4+ Person Household | 2,188 | 24.0% |
Total Housing Units | 9,115 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Mequon
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1-Person Household | 1,284 (71.0%) | 525 (29.0%) |
2-Person Household | 3,081 (87.1%) | 455 (12.9%) |
3-Person Household | 1,350 (85.3%) | 232 (14.7%) |
4+ Person Household | 1,956 (89.4%) | 232 (10.6%) |
Total Housing Units | 7,671 (84.2%) | 1,444 (15.8%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Mequon
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than High School | 37 (36.3%) | 65 (63.7%) |
High School Diploma | 904 (88.4%) | 119 (11.6%) |
College/Associate Degree | 1,218 (83.1%) | 247 (16.9%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 5,512 (84.5%) | 1,013 (15.5%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Mequon
Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Under 35 Years | 495 | 5.4% |
35 to 44 Years | 1,459 | 16.0% |
45 to 54 Years | 1,793 | 19.7% |
55 to 64 Years | 2,066 | 22.7% |
65 to 74 Years | 1,607 | 17.6% |
75 to 84 Years | 1,120 | 12.3% |
85 Years and Over | 575 | 6.3% |
Total | 9,115 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Mequon
Median Income by Occupancy in Mequon
Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
Owner-Occupied | 7,671 (84.2%) | $153,404 |
Renter-Occupied | 1,444 (15.8%) | $98,990 |
Average | 9,115 (100.0%) | $141,996 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Mequon
Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $5,000 | 98 (1.3%) | 62 (4.3%) |
$5,000 to $9,999 | 20 (0.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 98 (1.3%) | 13 (0.9%) |
$15,000 to $19,999 | 85 (1.1%) | 28 (1.9%) |
$20,000 to $24,999 | 101 (1.3%) | 36 (2.5%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 293 (3.8%) | 88 (6.1%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 542 (7.1%) | 162 (11.2%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 768 (10.0%) | 190 (13.2%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 563 (7.3%) | 164 (11.4%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 1,171 (15.3%) | 227 (15.7%) |
$150,000 or more | 3,932 (51.3%) | 474 (32.8%) |
Total | 7,671 (100.0%) | 1,444 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Mequon
Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $300 | 31 (0.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$300 to $499 | 136 (1.8%) | 13 (0.9%) |
$500 to $799 | 988 (12.9%) | 95 (6.6%) |
$800 to $999 | 368 (4.8%) | 126 (8.7%) |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 1,420 (18.5%) | 56 (3.9%) |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 1,247 (16.3%) | 255 (17.7%) |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 984 (12.8%) | 196 (13.6%) |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 605 (7.9%) | 301 (20.8%) |
$3,000 or more | 1,892 (24.7%) | 247 (17.1%) |
Total | 7,671 (100.0%) | 1,444 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Mequon
Housing Structures in Mequon
Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Single Unit, Detached | 6,977 | 76.5% |
Single Unit, Attached | 1,158 | 12.7% |
2 Unit Apartments | 158 | 1.7% |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 120 | 1.3% |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 15 | 0.2% |
10 or more Apartments | 682 | 7.5% |
Mobile Home / Other | 5 | 0.1% |
Total | 9,115 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Mequon
Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Single Unit, Detached | 6,480 (92.9%) | 497 (7.1%) |
Single Unit, Attached | 1,017 (87.8%) | 141 (12.2%) |
2 Unit Apartments | 32 (20.3%) | 126 (79.7%) |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 120 (100.0%) |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 15 (100.0%) |
10 or more Apartments | 137 (20.1%) | 545 (79.9%) |
Mobile Home / Other | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 7,671 (84.2%) | 1,444 (15.8%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Mequon
Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 21 (1.5%) |
2 or 3 Rooms | 22 (0.3%) | 347 (24.0%) |
4 or 5 Rooms | 1,033 (13.5%) | 468 (32.4%) |
6 or 7 Rooms | 2,298 (30.0%) | 353 (24.4%) |
8 or more Rooms | 4,318 (56.3%) | 255 (17.7%) |
Total | 7,671 (100.0%) | 1,444 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Mequon
Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Utility Gas | 6,518 (85.0%) | 969 (67.1%) |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 252 (3.3%) | 39 (2.7%) |
Electricity | 796 (10.4%) | 426 (29.5%) |
Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 63 (0.8%) | 10 (0.7%) |
Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
All other Fuels | 42 (0.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
No Fuel Used | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 7,671 (100.0%) | 1,444 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Mequon
Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
No Vehicle | 105 (1.4%) | 320 (22.2%) |
1 Vehicle | 1,558 (20.3%) | 376 (26.0%) |
2 Vehicles | 3,896 (50.8%) | 478 (33.1%) |
3 or more Vehicles | 2,112 (27.5%) | 270 (18.7%) |
Total | 7,671 (100.0%) | 1,444 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Mequon
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Mequon
Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Housing Units | 2,750 | 4,921 |
Median Property Value | $423,400 | $485,700 |
Median Household Income | $102,188 | $2,837 |
Monthly Housing Costs | $924 | $1,884 |
Real Estate Taxes | $5,387 | $16 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Mequon
Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $50,000 | 174 (6.3%) | 10 (0.2%) |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 5 (0.2%) | 21 (0.4%) |
$100,000 to $299,999 | 556 (20.2%) | 738 (15.0%) |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 970 (35.3%) | 1,805 (36.7%) |
$500,000 to $749,999 | 583 (21.2%) | 1,255 (25.5%) |
$750,000 to $999,999 | 290 (10.5%) | 540 (11.0%) |
$1,000,000 or more | 172 (6.2%) | 552 (11.2%) |
Total | 2,750 (100.0%) | 4,921 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Mequon
Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $10,000 | 86 (3.1%) | 218 (4.4%) |
$10,000 to $24,999 | 154 (5.6%) | 32 (0.6%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 210 (7.6%) | 130 (2.6%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 242 (8.8%) | 83 (1.7%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 495 (18.0%) | 300 (6.1%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 181 (6.6%) | 273 (5.6%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 287 (10.4%) | 382 (7.8%) |
$150,000 or more | 1,095 (39.8%) | 884 (18.0%) |
Total | 2,750 (100.0%) | 4,921 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Mequon
Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than 2.0x | 774 (28.1%) | 174,928 (3,554.7%) |
2.0x to 2.9x | 339 (12.3%) | 1,323 (26.9%) |
3.0x to 3.9x | 288 (10.5%) | 1,397 (28.4%) |
4.0x or more | 1,314 (47.8%) | 717 (14.6%) |
Total | 2,750 (100.0%) | 4,921 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Mequon
Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $800 | 172 (6.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 83 (3.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 2,466 (89.7%) | 22 (0.4%) |
Total | 2,750 (100.0%) | 4,921 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Mequon
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mequon
Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under 6 Years | 1,756 (94.5%) | 102 (5.5%) |
6 to 18 Years | 4,364 (98.1%) | 87 (1.9%) |
19 to 25 Years | 1,928 (98.4%) | 31 (1.6%) |
26 to 34 Years | 1,285 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 2,699 (97.2%) | 78 (2.8%) |
45 to 54 Years | 3,295 (97.6%) | 81 (2.4%) |
55 to 64 Years | 3,789 (99.2%) | 29 (0.8%) |
65 to 74 Years | 2,999 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and older | 2,496 (99.7%) | 7 (0.3%) |
Total | 24,611 (98.3%) | 415 (1.7%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Mequon
Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Native Born | 1,756 (94.5%) | 102 (5.5%) |
Foreign Born, Citizen | 4,364 (98.1%) | 87 (1.9%) |
Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 1,928 (98.4%) | 31 (1.6%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Mequon
Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under $25,000 | 920 (95.8%) | 40 (4.2%) |
$25,000 to $49,999 | 1,574 (98.4%) | 26 (1.6%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 1,815 (96.2%) | 72 (3.8%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 1,479 (98.0%) | 31 (2.1%) |
$100,000 and over | 17,425 (98.7%) | 230 (1.3%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mequon
Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
Under 6 | 281 (15.1%) | 1,529 (82.3%) |
6 to 18 Years | 611 (13.7%) | 3,808 (85.6%) |
19 to 25 Years | 232 (11.8%) | 1,745 (89.1%) |
25 to 34 Years | 119 (9.3%) | 1,203 (93.6%) |
35 to 44 Years | 168 (6.0%) | 2,573 (92.6%) |
45 to 54 Years | 298 (8.8%) | 3,072 (91.0%) |
55 to 64 Years | 330 (8.6%) | 3,524 (92.3%) |
65 to 74 Years | 2,522 (84.1%) | 1,937 (64.6%) |
75 Years and over | 2,480 (99.1%) | 1,517 (60.6%) |
Total | 7,041 (28.1%) | 20,908 (83.6%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Mequon
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 12 (1.6%) |
5 to 17 Years | 31 (1.5%) | 29 (1.3%) |
18 to 34 Years | 161 (9.4%) | 181 (8.6%) |
35 to 64 Years | 368 (7.4%) | 306 (6.1%) |
65 to 74 Years | 185 (11.6%) | 163 (11.6%) |
75 Years and over | 392 (42.4%) | 496 (31.4%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Mequon
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 12 (1.6%) |
5 to 17 Years | 6 (0.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 63 (3.7%) | 45 (2.1%) |
35 to 64 Years | 43 (0.9%) | 91 (1.8%) |
65 to 74 Years | 78 (4.9%) | 22 (1.6%) |
75 Years and over | 192 (20.8%) | 158 (10.0%) |
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 | 28 (1.6%) | 10 (0.5%) |
35 to 64 Years | 62 (1.2%) | 28 (0.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 10 (0.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 55 (5.9%) | 48 (3.0%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 31 (1.5%) | 19 (0.9%) |
18 to 34 Years | 115 (6.7%) | 126 (6.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 47 (0.9%) | 36 (0.7%) |
65 to 74 Years | 62 (3.9%) | 25 (1.8%) |
75 Years and over | 79 (8.6%) | 104 (6.6%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 10 (0.5%) |
18 to 34 Years | 32 (1.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 218 (4.4%) | 152 (3.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 52 (3.3%) | 52 (3.7%) |
75 Years and over | 247 (26.7%) | 318 (20.1%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 93 (5.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 161 (3.2%) | 59 (1.2%) |
65 to 74 Years | 2 (0.1%) | 8 (0.6%) |
75 Years and over | 118 (12.8%) | 87 (5.5%) |
Technology Access in Mequon
Computing Device Access in Mequon
Device Type | # Households | % Households |
Desktop or Laptop | 8,460 | 92.8% |
Smartphone | 8,299 | 91.0% |
Tablet | 7,196 | 78.9% |
No Computing Device | 285 | 3.1% |
Total | 9,115 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Mequon
Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
Dial-Up Internet | 32 | 0.4% |
Broadband Home | 8,072 | 88.6% |
Cellular Data Only | 479 | 5.3% |
Satellite Internet | 649 | 7.1% |
No Internet | 349 | 3.8% |
Total | 9,115 | 100.0% |
Mequon Summary
Mequon, Wisconsin is a city located in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, United States. It is located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, about 15 miles north of Milwaukee. The city has a population of 23,132 as of the 2010 census, making it the largest city in Ozaukee County.
History
Mequon was first settled in the early 19th century by German immigrants. The first settlers were mostly farmers, and the area was known as Freistadt, meaning “free city” in German. The city was officially incorporated in 1957, and the name was changed to Mequon, which is derived from the Potawatomi word “Miguan”, meaning “a place of plenty”.
Geography
Mequon is located at 43°14′N 87°59′W (43.23, -87.98). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 22.2 square miles (57.5 km2), of which 21.9 square miles (56.7 km2) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.8 km2) is water.
Economy
Mequon is home to a variety of businesses, including manufacturing, retail, and service industries. The city is also home to several corporate headquarters, including Quad/Graphics, S.C. Johnson & Son, and Generac Power Systems.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, there were 23,132 people, 8,845 households, and 6,541 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,053.3 people per square mile (407.7/km2). There were 9,093 housing units at an average density of 416.3 per square mile (160.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.2% White, 2.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 3.3% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.
There were 8,845 households, out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.2% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.2% were non-families. 24.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.14.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.2% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 28.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $76,945, and the median income for a family was $93,945. Males had a median income of $63,945 versus $41,945 for females. The per capita income for the city was $37,945. About 2.2% of families and 3.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.7% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Mequon?
Total Population of Mequon is 25,102.
What is the Total Male Population of Mequon?
Total Male Population of Mequon is 12,110.
What is the Total Female Population of Mequon?
Total Female Population of Mequon is 12,992.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Mequon?
There are 93.21 Males per 100 Females in Mequon.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Mequon?
There are 107.28 Females per 100 Males in Mequon.
What is the Median Population Age in Mequon?
Median Population Age in Mequon is 46.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Mequon
Average Family Size in Mequon is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Mequon
Average Household Size in Mequon is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Mequon?
Per Capita income in Mequon is $77,820.
What is the Median Family Income in Mequon?
Median Family Income in Mequon is $168,339.
What is the Median Household income in Mequon?
Median Household Income in Mequon is $141,996.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Mequon?
Income or Wage Gap in Mequon is 66.4%.
Women in Mequon earn 33.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Mequon?
Inequality or Gini Index in Mequon is 0.50.
How Large is the Labor Force in Mequon?
There are 12,522 People in the Labor Forcein in Mequon.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Mequon?
62.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Mequon.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Mequon?
Unemployment Rate in Mequon is 1.6%.