Waukesha County, Wisconsin
WI · FIPS 55133 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 411,762 | — | #181 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $106,076 | +41.2% | #119 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.5 years | +11.8% | #1,080 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $398,200 | +41.3% | #290 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,356 | +16.6% | #357 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.2% | -58.5% | #65 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Waukesha County has a population of 411,762, making it the #181 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.5 years, which is 11.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Waukesha County is $106,076, ranking #119 out of 3,222 counties — 41.2% above the national median. The poverty rate is 5.2% and unemployment stands at 2.3%.
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The median home value in Waukesha County is $398,200 (+41.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,356/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.0%.
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96.9% of residents in Waukesha County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.7% above the national rate.
About Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Waukesha County, Wisconsin has a total population of 411,762, making it the 181st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Waukesha County is 43.5 years, which is 11.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Waukesha County is $106,076, which ranks #119 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 41.2% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 5.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3%.
The median home value in Waukesha County is $398,200, 41.3% above the national median. Renters in Waukesha County pay a median gross rent of $1,356 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Waukesha County, 48.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 45.0% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.8 min.
Waukesha County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 85.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.7%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (3.9%).
All data for Waukesha County, Wisconsin comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.