Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Waukesha County is home to 411,762 people. 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line, below the Wisconsin rate (10.6%). The median household income is $106,076.
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| Measure | Value | Wisconsin | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 411,762 | 5,914,872 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $106,076 | $77,485 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 5.2% | 10.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 4.9% | 12.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 3.1% | 5.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48.9% | 33.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $398,200 | $266,500 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,356 | $1,087 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 44.8% | 43.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 5.5% | 5.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 43.5 years | 40.2 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Dodge County
- Jefferson County
- Milwaukee County
- Ozaukee County
- Racine County
- Walworth County
- Washington County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.