Wauwatosa, WI

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2021 Population

48,072

0.147% 1-year decline

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

38.4

0.518% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

6.04%

1.78% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$90,420

7.25% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$260,700

3.74% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

25,353

0.667% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Wauwatosa, WI had a population of 48.1k people with a median age of 38.4 and a median household income of $90,420. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Wauwatosa, WI declined from 48,143 to 48,072, a −0.147% decrease and its median household income grew from $84,306 to $90,420, a 7.25% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Wauwatosa, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (80.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.02%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.47%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.92%), and White (Hispanic) (1.84%).

None of the households in Wauwatosa, WI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.5% of the residents in Wauwatosa, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Wauwatosa, WI are Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa (424 degrees awarded in 2021), Medical College of Wisconsin (399 degrees), and Milwaukee Career College (132 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Wauwatosa, WI was $260,700, and the homeownership rate was 63.4%.

Most people in Wauwatosa, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Wauwatosa, WI was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Wauwatosa, WI is home to a population of 48.1k people, from which 97.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.44% of Wauwatosa, WI residents were born outside of the country (2.62k people).

In 2021, there were 11.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (38.7k people) in Wauwatosa, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.37k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.15k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.5%

2021 Citizenship

97.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.5% of Wauwatosa, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Wauwatosa, WI was 97.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Wauwatosa, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Wauwatosa, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
38.7k ± 990
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.37k ± 758
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
2.15k ± 478

3.43%

Hispanic Population

1.65k people

3.43% of the people in Wauwatosa, WI are hispanic (1.65k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Wauwatosa, WI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Wisconsin.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
83,507 ± 7,044 people
India
24,549 ± 3,839 people
China
15,404 ± 3,043 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wisconsin was Mexico, the natal country of 83,507 Wisconsin residents, followed by India with 24,549 and China with 15,404.

Foreign-Born Population

5.44%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.62k people

5.66%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.72k people

As of 2021, 5.44% of Wauwatosa, WI residents (2.62k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Wauwatosa, WI was 5.66%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Wauwatosa, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
629 ± 125
Korea
249 ± 85
Gulf War (1990s)
212 ± 97

Wauwatosa, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.53 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Wauwatosa, WI employs 25.4k people. The largest industries in Wauwatosa, WI are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,768 people), Educational Services (3,759 people), and Manufacturing (2,903 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($83,229), Finance & Insurance ($78,321), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($77,962).

Males in Wisconsin have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,441. The income inequality in Wisconsin (measured using the Gini index) is 0.443, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

25.4k

2021 Value

± 1,075

0.667%

1 Year growth

± 5.8%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Wauwatosa, WI grew at a rate of 0.667%, from 25.2k employees to 25.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Wauwatosa, WI, are Management Occupations (3,282 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,870 people), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (2,579 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Wauwatosa, WI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Wisconsin (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

25.4k

2021 Value

± 1,075

0.667%

1 Year growth

± 5.8%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Wauwatosa, WI grew at a rate of 0.667%, from 25.2k employees to 25.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Wauwatosa, WI, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,768 people), Educational Services (3,759 people), and Manufacturing (2,903 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Wauwatosa, WI, though some of these residents may live in Wauwatosa, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$68,898

Median earning men ± $2,588

$52,035

Median earning women ± $2,303

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($96,094), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($88,672), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($83,269).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($84,097), Manufacturing ($66,653), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($64,063).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Wisconsin. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Wisconsin.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Wisconsin to other states, or from other states to Wisconsin.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Wisconsin product (by dollars) was Other foodstuffs with $43.6B, followed by Mixed freight ($37.7B) and Machinery ($34.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Wisconsin products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$348B

2020 Value in Wisconsin

$614B

Projected 2050 Value in Wisconsin

76.2% growth

In 2020, total outbound Wisconsin trade was $348B. This is expected to increase 76.2% to $614B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Wisconsin trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Wisconsin to other states, or from other states to Wisconsin.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$35.8B
Minnesota
$17.7B
Michigan
$15.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Wisconsin domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $35.8B, followed by Minnesota with $17.7B and Michigan and $15.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Wisconsin shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.17%).

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing the state of Wisconsin. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Wauwatosa, WI. Showing the available data for Wisconsin.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (49.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (48.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.17%)
Independent Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.17%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Wisconsin for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Wisconsin

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Ron Johnson

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Tammy Baldwin

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing Wisconsin.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Wisconsin over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Wisconsin

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Wisconsin have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Wauwatosa, WI awarded 988 degrees. The student population of Wauwatosa, WI in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 950 male students and 2,114 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Wauwatosa, WI are White (539 and 55.6%), followed by Black or African American (204 and 21%), Hispanic or Latino (98 and 10.1%), and Asian (63 and 6.49%).

The largest universities in Wauwatosa, WI by number of degrees awarded are Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa (424 and 42.9%), Medical College of Wisconsin (399 and 40.4%), and Milwaukee Career College (132 and 13.4%).

The most popular majors in Wauwatosa, WI are Medicine (252 and 25.5%), Registered Nursing (157 and 15.9%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (91 and 9.21%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2021 in Wauwatosa, WI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 74.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 42.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 3,064 (31% men and 69% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 3,064 students enrolled in Wauwatosa, WI, 31% men and 69% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,507 records, of which 66.9% were women and 33.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Medicine
252 degree-majors awarded
Pharmacy
51 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Professional Doctorate recipients in Wauwatosa, WI was Medicine with 252 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Professional Doctorate from schools in Wauwatosa, WI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa
424 degrees awarded
Medical College of Wisconsin
399 degrees awarded
Milwaukee Career College
132 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa with 424 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 242 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Wauwatosa, WI, which is 0.324 times less than the 746 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 539 degrees mean that there were 2.64 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 204 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($18,792) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($728) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.664% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.589% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.4M), Some college (1.03M), and Bachelors Degree (900k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Wauwatosa, WI was $260,700 in 2021, which is 1.06 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $251,300 to $260,700, a 3.74% increase. The homeownership rate in Wauwatosa, WI is 63.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Wauwatosa, WI have an average commute time of 20.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Wauwatosa, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Wauwatosa, WI is $90,420. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Wauwatosa, WI was Census Tract 907 with a value of $146,384, followed by Census Tract 908 and Census Tract 911, with respective values of $126,250 and $114,074.

Housing

Property

$260,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$7,766

$13,238

Median Property Taxes

±$668

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Wauwatosa, WI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Wauwatosa, WI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

63.4%

Homeownership

2021

59.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 63.4% of the housing units in Wauwatosa, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 63.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Wauwatosa, WI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 907
Census Tract 908
Census Tract 911

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Wauwatosa, WI was Census Tract 907 with a value of $146,384, followed by Census Tract 908 and Census Tract 911, with respective values of $126,250 and $114,074.

The following map shows all of the places in Wauwatosa, WI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$90,420

Median Household Income

± $4,525

20.9k

Number of Households

± 1,023

In 2021, the median household income of the 20.9k households in Wauwatosa, WI grew to $90,420 from the previous year's value of $84,306.

The following chart displays the households in Wauwatosa, WI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Wauwatosa, WI is from Wisconsin.

0.443

2021 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

0.445

2020 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

In 2021, the income inequality in Wisconsin was 0.443 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.429% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Wisconsin was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Wisconsin in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Wisconsin across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (78.3%)
Worked At Home (11.9%)
Carpooled (5.07%)

In 2021, 78.3% of workers in Wauwatosa, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.9%) and those who carpooled to work (5.07%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Wauwatosa, WI have a shorter commute time (20.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.33% of the workforce in Wauwatosa, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Wauwatosa, WI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Wauwatosa, WI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Wauwatosa, WI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.04% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Wauwatosa, WI (2.88k out of 47.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Wauwatosa, WI is White, followed by Black and Asian.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

97.8% of the population of Wauwatosa, WI has health coverage, with 69.4% on employee plans, 6.79% on Medicaid, 12.8% on Medicare, 8.3% on non-group plans, and 0.601% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Milwaukee County, WI see 1325 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.86% decrease from the previous year (1364 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1181 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 306 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,325 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Milwaukee County, WI

Primary care physicians in Milwaukee County, WI see an average of 1,325 patients per year. This represents a 2.86% decrease from the previous year (1,364 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Milwaukee County, WI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.3% under 18 years, 21.6% between 18 and 34 years, 38.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.6% were men and 53.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

2.16%

Uninsured

69.4%

Employer Coverage

6.79%

Medicaid

12.8%

Medicare

8.3%

Non-Group

0.601%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Wauwatosa, WI grew by 2.76% from 2.1% to 2.16%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Wauwatosa, WI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.