Waukesha County, Wisconsin

Waukesha County is a United States county located in the United States of Wisconsin. According to the latest population census dating back to 2000, the Waukesha County is home to 360767 inhabitants. In July 2008, its estimated population was 380629, giving it the third largest population among Wisconsin's county. The county extends throughout a territory of 580.48 miē (1503.44 kmē ), of which, 555.58 square miles (1438.95 kmē) of it is land and 24.91 square miles (64.52 kmē) of it is water, giving it the 11th smallest by total area among Wisconsin's county.

Waukesha County Wisconsin
Map of Waukesha County, Wisconsin

According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 360767 residents, 135229 households, and 100502 families in the county. The population density was 649.4 people per square mile (250.73/kmē), it is second most densely populated county in Wisconsin. There were 140309 housing units at an average density of 252.5 per square mile (97.49/kmē). The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.08. In the Waukesha County, 26.3% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.8% were 18 to 24, 29.8% were 25 to 44, 25.1% were 45 to 64, and 12% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 96.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.4 males. As of July 2008, the estimated population was 380629, The racial makeup of the county was 361192 White, 5307 Black or African American, 1188 American Indian, 9255 Asian, 123 Native Hawaiian, and 3564 from two or more races.

Waukesha County Wisconsin Population 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Population 2000-2008
Waukesha County Wisconsin School Enrollment
School Enrollment 2000
Waukesha County Wisconsin GDP
GDP 2000

The median income for a household in the county was $62839, it is the wealthiest county in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the county was $71773, it is Wisconsin's second wealthiest county by median family income. The per capita income for the county was $29164, it is the second highest county by per capita income in the U.S. state of Wisconsin.

In 2000, 97499 pupils and students, of which 50.66% are male and 49.34% are female, 27.03% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 7.39% nursery or pri school, 5.59% kindergarten, 45.26% elementary school, 23.59% high school and 18.16% College graduate school.

RankCityCountyTotal Area mi2Land Area mi2Water Area mi2PopulationDensity mi2Per capita IncomeHouse hold Income
1Milwaukee CityMilwaukee County, Washington County, Waukesha County96.9196.060.855969746214.31618132216
2Mukwonago VillageWalworth County, Waukesha County4.834.690.1461621313.32399356250
3Big Bend VillageWaukesha County2.282.260.011278564.62207256767
4Brookfield CityWaukesha County27.2727.20.07386491421.13729276225
5Butler VillageWaukesha County0.790.79018812376.22216738333
6Chenequa VillageWaukesha County4.683.541.14583164.586552163428
7Delafield CityWaukesha County11.19.521.596472680.23160261938
8Dousman VillageWaukesha County1.281.230.0515841284.22172246944
9Eagle VillageWaukesha County1.271.27017071346.52197558207
10Elm Grove VillageWaukesha County3.263.26062491918.64887186212
11Hartland VillageWaukesha County4.524.510.0179051753.72653758359
12Lac La Belle VillageWaukesha County0.680.680329484.14674996712
13Lannon VillageWaukesha County2.442.44010094132104144375
14Menomonee Falls VillageWaukesha County33.2833.280.0132647981.12745457952
15Merton VillageWaukesha County2.662.640.031926730.72492771509
16Muskego CityWaukesha County35.8831.234.6621397685.22619964247
17Nashotah VillageWaukesha County1.651.620.031266781.42958177406
18New Berlin CityWaukesha County36.9236.840.08382201037.42978967576
19North Prairie VillageWaukesha County2.662.650.011571592.42447067596
20Oconomowoc CityWaukesha County7.26.710.49123821845.52571651250
21Oconomowoc Lake VillageWaukesha County3.21.891.31564298.481593112760
22Okauchee Lake CdpWaukesha County4.943.481.4639161126.74050866042
23Pewaukee CityWaukesha County23.2221.771.4511783541.33485175589
24Pewaukee VillageWaukesha County4.44.110.2981701986.22665653874
25Sussex VillageWaukesha County6.036.030882814642391360283
26Wales VillageWaukesha County2.442.44025231033.42671275000
27Waukesha CityWaukesha County21.6821.60.07648253000.52324250084
YearPopulation
April 2000 census360767
April 2000 Estimate360752
July 2000 Estimate362054
July 2001 Estimate364791
July 2002 Estimate368541
July 2003 Estimate371344
July 2004 Estimate373137
July 2005 Estimate374924
July 2006 Estimate375833
July 2007 Estimate378655
July 2008 Estimate380629
SchoolMaleFemaleTotal
Nursery school368735227209
Kindergarten273627195455
Elementary school226282150044128
High school119741102923003
College or graduate school8369933517704
PlaceMedian household incomeMedian family incomePer capita income
Waukesha County, Wisconsin$62839$71773$29164
Wisconsin, United States$43791$52911$21271
United States$41994$50046$21587