Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Wauwatosa, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

48,529

Median Agei

38.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

77.6%37,656

Black

7.1%3,458

Hispanic/Latino

5%2,427

Two or More

4.8%2,338

Asian

4.6%2,229

Other

0.4%214

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%207

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.1%382

High School Diploma

11.7%4,158

Some College (<1 yr)

4.1%1,440

Some College (1+ yr)

10.3%3,642

Associate's Degree

7.1%2,515

Bachelor's Degree

37.2%13,224

Master's Degree

16.8%5,954

Professional Degree

6.2%2,218

Doctorate

3.8%1,335

HS or Higher

98.2%

BA or Higher

64%

Graduate+

26.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$339,000

Median Renti

$1,438

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

60.8%13,531

Renter-Occupied

39.2%8,708

Total Units

23,528

Homeownership

60.8%

Vacancy Rate

5.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.3%175

$50K–$100K

0.5%64

$100K–$150K

1.7%233

$150K–$200K

4.3%583

$200K–$300K

31.1%4,205

$300K–$500K

45.5%6,154

$500K–$1M

14.7%1,984

$1M+

1%133

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$101,138

Mean Household Incomei

$128,148

Per Capita Incomei

$58,931

Poverty Ratei

5.7%

Unemploymenti

2.1%

Labor Forcei

27,104

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.3%732

$10K–$15K

1.6%361

$15K–$20K

1.8%398

$20K–$25K

1.8%402

$25K–$30K

2.9%646

$30K–$35K

2%449

$35K–$40K

1.8%398

$40K–$45K

3.4%751

$45K–$50K

3.2%722

$50K–$60K

6.5%1,446

$60K–$75K

9.3%2,076

$75K–$100K

11.9%2,637

$100K–$125K

12.8%2,840

$125K–$150K

8.6%1,920

$150K–$200K

12%2,660

$200K+

17.1%3,801

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

345

Residentsi

425

Avg. Tenant Renti

$389/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers9 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8244 homes95% occupied$389/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC5 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $101,138/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $30K/yr

85%

Very low income$30K–$51K/yr

14%

Low income$51K–$81K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

70% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

56% of subsidized households are minority

31% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

81% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2,9216%

By Region

Top Countries

China

336

India

197

Korea

143

Canada

138

Mexico

130

Germany

130

United Kingdom

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

26,193

Avg. Commutei

19.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

26,492

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,469(3.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.3%Insured

2.7%Uninsured