2023 ACS Census Data · Population 409,040
Waukesha County is a large county in Wisconsin with a population of 409,040. The median household income is $104,100, 60% above the national average. The poverty rate is 5.2%, median home value is $373,600, and 47.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 99% above the national average.
Population
409,040
2023 estimate
Rank #179 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$104,100
Household
Rank #117 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$373,600
Owner-occupied
Rank #277 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
47.9%
Adults 25+
Rank #116 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.4%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
5.3%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
7.6%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
4.6%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
45% above Wisconsin avg·60% above national avg
Poverty Rate
50% above Wisconsin avg·65% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
9% above Wisconsin avg·17% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$57,291
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
5.2%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
67.1%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
72% above Wisconsin avg·79% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
46% above Wisconsin avg·40% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
1% above Wisconsin avg·5% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
3% below Wisconsin avg·1% above national avg
Housing Units
173,567
Households
166,790
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.4
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$2,080
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
93.3%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
23 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
86% above Wisconsin avg·99% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
4% above Wisconsin avg·10% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
5.5%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
3.6%
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