U.S. County · Profile

Waukesha County

412.6KTotal Population
752Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+14.35%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Waukesha County has a population of 412,591 as of 2023. It is located in Wisconsin.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Waukesha County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):5.1%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White89.1%367,619
Hispanic or Latino5.1%21,042
Two or More Races4.1%16,916
Asian3.9%16,091
Black or African American1.6%6,601
Some Other Race1.1%4,539
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%825
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Waukesha County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$101,639
36.3% above national average
Per Capita Income
$55,573
45.0% above national average
Poverty Rate
4.9%
57.4% below national average
Median Age
43.3 years

Income & Poverty

$101,639Median Household Income
$55,573Per Capita Income
4.9%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$101,639$132,680
Families$126,010$159,020
Married-couple Families$126,010$141,131
Nonfamily Households$53,121$57,371

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Waukesha County, Wisconsin.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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