Waunakee, WI
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Waunakee, Wisconsin Info Snack
Table Of Contents
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
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
Total Crimes
602.2
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-74.33%
Below National Average
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
Waunakee's Overall Cost Of Living
1.2x
Higher Than The National Average
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 | |
Waunakee, WI Photos
Source: Wikipedia User User:Royalbroil | CC BY-SA 2.5
Source: Wikipedia User User:Royalbroil | CC BY-SA 2.5
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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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% |
