Waukesha Population

2010–2026

8,526

2026 projection

0.8% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Waukesha. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20268,526+190.22%
20258,507-310.36%
20248,538+210.25%
20238,517+290.34%
20228,488-100.12%
20218,498+370.44%
20208,461+8,461—
201900—
201800—
201700—

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Waukesha Demographics

47.2median age

Median age

Female44.8 yrs
Male48.6 yrs

Adults

6,854
1,602 seniors · 23%5,252 other adults

Sex

Female 51.7% · 4,398Male 48.3% · 4,116

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 85 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Waukesha Income

$130,978median household income

Median household income

$130,978

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$69,599

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

3%

About 1 in 33 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Waukesha Marital Status

69% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married69%72%67%
Never married21%22%21%
Divorced6%5%6%
Widowed3%<1%6%
Separated<1%<1%<1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201