Waukesha County, WI

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2020 Population

402,637

0.54% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

43.1

0.231% 1-year decrease

2020 Poverty Rate

3.53% 1-year increase

2020 Median Household Income

$88,985

1.96% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$293,500

3.97% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

215,753

0.425% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Waukesha County, WI had a population of 403k people with a median age of 43.1 and a median household income of $88,985. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Waukesha County, WI grew from 400,475 to 402,637, a 0.54% increase and its median household income grew from $87,277 to $88,985, a 1.96% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Waukesha County, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.5%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.74%), White (Hispanic) (3.25%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.63%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.51%).

None of the households in Waukesha County, WI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.7% of the residents in Waukesha County, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Waukesha County, WI are Waukesha County Technical College (1,946 degrees awarded in 2020), Carroll University (803 degrees), and Herzing University-Brookfield (459851) (157 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Waukesha County, WI was $293,500, and the homeownership rate was 76.2%.

Most people in Waukesha County, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Waukesha County, WI was 2 cars per household.

Waukesha County, WI borders Dodge County, WI, Jefferson County, WI, Milwaukee County, WI, Ozaukee County, WI, Racine County, WI, Walworth County, WI, and Washington County, WI.

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Population & Diversity

Waukesha County, WI is home to a population of 403k people, from which 97.7% are citizens. As of 2020, 5.31% of Waukesha County, WI residents were born outside of the country (21.4k people).

In 2020, there were 23.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (352k people) in Waukesha County, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 15.1k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 13.1k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.7%

2020 Citizenship

97.8%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 97.7% of Waukesha County, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Waukesha County, WI was 97.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Waukesha County, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Waukesha County, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
352k ± 1.4k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
15.1k ± 485
White (Hispanic)
13.1k ± 822

4.88%

Hispanic Population

19.6k people

4.88% of the people in Waukesha County, WI are hispanic (19.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Waukesha County, WI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Wisconsin.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
83,497 ± 7,043 people
India
23,435 ± 3,751 people
China
16,997 ± 3,196 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wisconsin was Mexico, the natal country of 83,497 Wisconsin residents, followed by India with 23,435 and China with 16,997.

Foreign-Born Population

5.31%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

21.4k people

5.1%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

20.4k people

As of 2020, 5.31% of Waukesha County, WI residents (21.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Waukesha County, WI was 5.1%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Waukesha County, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
7,357 ± 502
Gulf War (1990s)
2,933 ± 844
Gulf War (2001-)
2,599 ± 370

Waukesha County, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.51 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Waukesha County, WI employs 216k people. The largest industries in Waukesha County, WI are Manufacturing (36,975 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (31,088 people), and Retail Trade (22,599 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($96,040), Information ($76,875), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($76,004).

Males in Wisconsin have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,335. The income inequality in Wisconsin (measured using the Gini index) is 0.445, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

216k

2020 Value

± 3,294

0.425%

1 Year growth

± 1.98%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Waukesha County, WI grew at a rate of 0.425%, from 215k employees to 216k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Waukesha County, WI, are Management Occupations (27,318 people), Sales & Related Occupations (25,128 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (23,958 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Waukesha County, WI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Wisconsin.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Wisconsin (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

216k

2020 Value

± 3,294

0.425%

1 Year growth

± 1.98%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Waukesha County, WI grew at a rate of 0.425%, from 215k employees to 216k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Waukesha County, WI, are Manufacturing (36,975 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (31,088 people), and Retail Trade (22,599 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Waukesha County, WI, though some of these residents may live in Waukesha County, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$60,783

Median earning men ± $914

$40,468

Median earning women ± $705

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($91,250), Information ($89,818), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($76,116).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Information ($60,682), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($58,266), and Public Administration ($52,061).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Wisconsin. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Wisconsin.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

5,368
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
4,309
Manufacturing
3,542
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$11.9M
Manufacturing
$4.34M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$3.64M
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Wisconsin to other states, or from other states to Wisconsin.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Wisconsin product (by dollars) was Other foodstuffs with $42.6B, followed by Mixed freight ($37.6B) and Machinery ($37.1B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Wisconsin products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$365B

2020 Value in Wisconsin

$615B

Projected 2050 Value in Wisconsin

68.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Wisconsin trade was $365B. This is expected to increase 68.3% to $615B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Wisconsin trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Wisconsin to other states, or from other states to Wisconsin.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$36.6B
Minnesota
$18.2B
Michigan
$17.7B

In 2020, the top outbound Wisconsin domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $36.6B, followed by Minnesota with $18.2B and Michigan and $17.7B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Wisconsin shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Waukesha County, WI went to Donald J. Trump with 59.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (38.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.13%).

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing the state of Wisconsin. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (59.6%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (38.8%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.13%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Waukesha County, WI for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Wisconsin

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Wisconsin.

Ron Johnson

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Tammy Baldwin

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing Wisconsin.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Wisconsin over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Wisconsin

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Wisconsin have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Waukesha County, WI awarded 3,065 degrees. The student population of Waukesha County, WI in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 4,752 male students and 6,583 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Waukesha County, WI are White (2,337 and 76.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (223 and 7.34%), Black or African American (167 and 5.49%), and Asian (116 and 3.82%).

The largest universities in Waukesha County, WI by number of degrees awarded are Waukesha County Technical College (1,946 and 63.5%), Carroll University (803 and 26.2%), and Herzing University-Brookfield (459851) (157 and 5.12%).

The most popular majors in Waukesha County, WI are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (464 and 15.1%), Registered Nursing (224 and 7.31%), and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (157 and 5.12%).

The median tuition cost in Waukesha County, WI for private four year colleges is $13,320.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Waukesha County, WI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 72.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 25.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 11,335 (41.9% men and 58.1% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 11,335 students enrolled in Waukesha County, WI, 41.9% men and 58.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 8,255 records, of which 57.7% were women and 42.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Kinesiology & Exercise Science
75 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
60 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
135 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Waukesha County, WI was Kinesiology & Exercise Science with 75 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Waukesha County, WI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Waukesha County Technical College
1,946 degrees awarded
Carroll University
803 degrees awarded
Herzing University-Brookfield (459851)
157 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Waukesha County Technical College with 1,946 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 1,155 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Waukesha County, WI, which is 0.605 times less than the 1,910 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,337 degrees mean that there were 10.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 223 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($13,320) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($810) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($2,016) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2020, 0.628% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.581% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (1.39M), Some college (1.04M), and Bachelors Degree (875k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Waukesha County, WI was $293,500 in 2020, which is 1.28 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $282,300 to $293,500, a 3.97% increase. The homeownership rate in Waukesha County, WI is 76.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Waukesha County, WI have an average commute time of 23.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Waukesha County, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Waukesha County, WI is $88,985. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Waukesha County, WI was Census Tract 2034.05 with a value of $138,912, followed by Census Tract 2044 and Census Tract 2032, with respective values of $132,266 and $128,295.

In 2021, 11.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Waukesha County, WI. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 0.165%.

Housing

Property

$293,500

Median Property Value 2020

±$2,185

$121,773

Median Property Taxes

±$1,906

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Waukesha County, WI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Waukesha County, WI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

76.2%

Homeownership

2020

63.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 76.2% of the housing units in Waukesha County, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 76.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Waukesha County, WI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 2034.05
Census Tract 2044
Census Tract 2032

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Waukesha County, WI was Census Tract 2034.05 with a value of $138,912, followed by Census Tract 2044 and Census Tract 2032, with respective values of $132,266 and $128,295.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Waukesha County, WI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$88,985

Median Household Income

± $1,414

158k

Number of Households

± 2,212

In 2020, the median household income of the 158k households in Waukesha County, WI grew to $88,985 from the previous year's value of $87,277.

The following chart displays the households in Waukesha County, WI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Waukesha County, WI is from Wisconsin.

0.445

2020 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

0.447

2019 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

In 2020, the income inequality in Wisconsin was 0.445 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.51% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Wisconsin was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Wisconsin in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Wisconsin across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (83.2%)
Worked At Home (8.01%)
Carpooled (6.26%)

In 2020, 83.2% of workers in Waukesha County, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.01%) and those who carpooled to work (6.26%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Waukesha County, WI have a shorter commute time (23.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.37% of the workforce in Waukesha County, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Waukesha County, WI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Waukesha County, WI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Waukesha County, WI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2021, 11.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Waukesha County, WI. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 0.165%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Waukesha County, WI (19.9k out of 398k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 75+ and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Waukesha County, WI is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2021, 5.2% of the children was living in poverty in Waukesha County, WI. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 2%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2021, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 68.2 in Waukesha County, WI. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 2.09 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

96.7% of the population of Waukesha County, WI has health coverage, with 64.3% on employee plans, 5.76% on Medicaid, 14.5% on Medicare, 11.2% on non-group plans, and 0.991% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Wisconsin was $8,702 in 2014. This is a 6.26% increase from the previous year ($8,189).

Primary care physicians in Waukesha County, WI see 730 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.11% increase from the previous year (722 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1055 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 424 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Wisconsin. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Wisconsin, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

730 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Waukesha County, WI

Primary care physicians in Waukesha County, WI see an average of 730 patients per year. This represents a 1.11% increase from the previous year (722 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Waukesha County, WI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Wisconsin.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Wisconsin across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.8% under 18 years, 17% between 18 and 34 years, 41.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.25%

Uninsured

64.3%

Employer Coverage

5.76%

Medicaid

14.5%

Medicare

11.2%

Non-Group

0.991%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Waukesha County, WI grew by 20.7% from 2.7% to 3.25%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Waukesha County, WI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 36.3 in Waukesha County, WI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Waukesha County, WI.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 27.1% in Waukesha County, WI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Waukesha County, WI.

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