Waukesha County, Wisconsin
County
Overview
- County Name
- Waukesha County
- State
- Wisconsin
- FIPS Code
- 55133
- State FIPS
- 55
- County FIPS
- 133
Geography
- Land Area
- 549.73 sq mi
- Water Area
- 30.81 sq mi
- Total Area
- 580.54 sq mi
- Latitude
- 43.018368
- Longitude
- -88.304240
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 402,326
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 316,719
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 381,455 | 94.8% |
| Hispanic | 20,871 | 5.2% |
| White | 353,820 | 87.9% |
| Black | 6,376 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 11,438 | 2.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 477 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 29 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 496 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 303,704 | 95.9% |
| Hispanic | 13,013 | 4.1% |
| White | 285,739 | 90.2% |
| Black | 6,349 | 2.0% |
| Asian | 9,841 | 3.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,556 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 29 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 229 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 411,762
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $110,384
- Poverty Rate
- 5.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 21,331
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 357,179 | 86.7% |
| Black | 6,501 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 15,988 | 3.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 343,415
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 50,791 | 14.8% |
| Republican | 244,300 | 71.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 48,324 | 14.1% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 157,934 | 46.0% |
| Female | 182,398 | 53.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 264,080 | 76.9% |
| Hispanic | 10,682 | 3.1% |
| Black | 981 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 6,677 | 1.9% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 223,984
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 65.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 174,885 | 66.2% |
| Hispanic | 5,916 | 55.4% |
| Black | 519 | 52.9% |
| Asian | 3,797 | 56.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 107,281 | 67.9% |
| Female | 115,135 | 63.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 54,830 (18.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 144,217 (48.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 175,591
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $407,482
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,459
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 76.0%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 16.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.