Waunakee, WI
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08
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Waunakee, Wisconsin Info Snack

Population
13,903
Unemployment
1.6%
Poverty
5.0%
Median Home
$358,100
Median Income
$114,983
Median Rent
$1,022

Waunakee SnackAbility

10
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
9.5/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
5
Safety
8.5
Amenities
8.5
Education
9.5
Commute
8

Waunakee, WI Crime Report

86
Total Crimes
602.2
Total Crimes / 100k People
-74.33%
Below National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Waunakee
/ 100k People
Wisconsin
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 86 602.2 1,809.0 2,346.0
Violent Crime 10 70.0 323.4 387.8
Murder 0 0.0 5.3 6.5
Robbery 0 0.0 52.8 73.9
Aggravated Assault 9 63.0 230.6 279.7
Property Crime 76 532.2 1,485.7 1,958.2
Burglary 13 91.0 218.5 314.2
Larceny 61 427.2 1,106.1 1,398.0
Car Theft 2 14.0 161.0 246.0

Waunakee, WI Cost Of Living

119
Waunakee's Overall Cost Of Living
1.2x
Higher Than The National Average
Living Expense Waunakee Wisconsin National Average
Overall 119 97 100
Services 104 97 100
Groceries 110 100 100
Health 125 111 100
Housing 144 87 100
Transportation 104 95 100
Utilities 101 98 100

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Rankings for Waunakee in Wisconsin

Map Of Waunakee, WI

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Population over time in Waunakee

Year Population % Change
2020 13,903 2.8%
2019 13,522 1.8%
2018 13,284 1.5%
2017 13,092 1.9%
2016 12,846 1.8%
2015 12,613 1.7%
2014 12,401 2.1%
2013 12,142 2.6%
2012 11,829 2.4%
2011 11,557 -

Race / Ethnicity in Waunakee

White
91.4% (12,707)
African American
1.3% (184)
American Indian
0.0% (0)
Asian
1.8% (246)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
1.4% (196)
Hispanic
4.1% (570)
Race Waunakee WI USA
White 91.4% 80.6% 60.1%
African American 1.3% 6.2% 12.2%
American Indian 0.0% 0.8% 0.6%
Asian 1.8% 2.8% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.3%
Two Or More 1.4% 2.3% 2.8%
Hispanic 4.1% 7.0% 18.2%

Gender in Waunakee

Female
48.8% (6,780)
Male
51.2% (7,122)
Gender Waunakee WI USA
Female 48.8% 50.2% 50.8%
Male 51.2% 49.8% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Waunakee for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
1.0% (139)
9-12th Grade
1.0% (139)
High School / GED
15.0% (2,085)
Some College
15.0% (2,085)
Associate's Degree
11.0% (1,529)
Bachelor's Degree
39.0% (5,422)
Master's Degree
12.0% (1,668)
Professional Degree
3.0% (417)
Doctorate Degree
3.0% (417)
Education Waunakee WI USA
< 9th Grade 1.0% 2.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 1.0% 5.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 15.0% 30.0% 27.0%
Some College 15.0% 21.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 11.0% 11.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 39.0% 20.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 12.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 3.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 3.0% 1.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Waunakee, Wisconsin

Less than $10,000
1.7% (24,004)
$10,000 to $14,999
1.8% (24,569)
$15,000 to $24,999
5.1% (71,167)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.7% (93,477)
$35,000 to $49,999
6.5% (90,653)
$50,000 to $74,999
10.9% (152,218)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.1% (153,630)
$100,000 to $149,999
20.2% (281,279)
$150,000 to $199,999
12.7% (176,788)
$200,000 or more
23.2% (322,511)
Income Waunakee WI USA
Less than $10,000 1.7% 4.6% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 1.8% 4.1% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.1% 8.6% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.7% 9.0% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 6.5% 13.0% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 10.9% 18.9% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.1% 14.1% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 20.2% 16.3% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 12.7% 6.1% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 23.2% 5.2% 8.3%

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