Waukesha, WI
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
72,419
Unemployment
3.1%
Poverty
11.1%
Median Home
$223,600
Median Income
$65,688
Median Rent
$954
Waukesha SnackAbility
8.5Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
8
Affordability
7
Diversity
8
Safety
8
Amenities
9
Education
8.5
Commute
8.5
Waukesha, WI Crime Report
718Total Crimes
991.4Total Crimes / 100k People
-57.74%
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Waukesha / 100k People |
Wisconsin / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 718 | 991.4 | 1,809.0 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 123 | 169.8 | 323.4 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 1.4 | 5.3 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 21 | 29.0 | 52.8 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 84 | 116.0 | 230.6 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 595 | 821.6 | 1,485.7 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 62 | 85.6 | 218.5 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 477 | 658.6 | 1,106.1 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 56 | 77.3 | 161.0 | 246.0 |
Waukesha, WI Cost Of Living
95Waukesha's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Waukesha | Wisconsin | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 97 | 100 | |
| Services | 95 | 97 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 96 | 100 | 100 | |
| Health | 110 | 111 | 100 | |
| Housing | 99 | 87 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 90 | 95 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 94 | 98 | 100 | |
Waukesha, WI Photos
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Rankings for Waukesha in Wisconsin
Map Of Waukesha, WI
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Population over time in Waukesha
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 72,419 | 0.1% |
| 2019 | 72,382 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 72,173 | 0.2% |
| 2017 | 72,016 | 1.0% |
| 2016 | 71,324 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 71,083 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 70,775 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 70,593 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 70,348 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 69,946 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Waukesha
| Race | Waukesha | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.6% | 80.6% | 60.1% |
| African American | 3.2% | 6.2% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 3.1% | 2.8% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.7% | 2.3% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 12.1% | 7.0% | 18.2% |
Gender in Waukesha
| Gender | Waukesha | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 50.2% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.8% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Waukesha for adults over 25
| Education | Waukesha | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 30.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 28.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Waukesha, Wisconsin
| Income | Waukesha | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.4% | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.0% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.7% | 8.6% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.1% | 9.0% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.2% | 13.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.9% | 18.9% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.7% | 14.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.0% | 16.3% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.1% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.8% | 5.2% | 8.3% |
