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The City of Waukesha is the 7th largest city in Wisconsin with a population of 71,233 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Waukesha ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Wisconsin. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Waukesha is located at latitude 43.0117 and longitude -88.2315 in Waukesha County. The formal boundaries for the City of Waukesha encompass a land area of 24.8 sq. miles and a water area of 0.27 sq. miles. Waukesha County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The City of Waukesha has a C5 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that is independent of any county subdivision and serves as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 71,233 (100%) |
| Population Density | 2,791 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 37 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $83,837 |
| Per Capita Income | $44,943 |
| Median Home Value | $315,500 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 31,481 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 17,975 (57.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 12,592 (40.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 914 (2.9%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 30,567 |
| Average Household Size | 2.27 |
| Family Households | 17,877 (58.5%) |
The table below compares Waukesha to the other 808 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Wisconsin by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 7 | 99th |
| Population Density | # 26 | 97th |
| Median Household Income | # 233 | 71st |
| Per Capita Income | # 203 | 75th |
| Diversity Index | # 89 | 89th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Wisconsin Census Data Comparison Tool.
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