Wauwatosa, WI

Census Place

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2024 Population
48,529
US Senator
Ron Johnson
Republican Party
US Senator
Tammy Baldwin
Democratic Party
2024 Median Age
38.4
0.775% 1-year decrease
2024 Poverty Rate
5.79%
1.96% 1-year decrease
2024 Median Household Income
$101,138
7.76% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$339,000
10.2% 1-year growth
2024 Employed Population
26,492
3.15% 1-year growth

About

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.

97.4% of the residents in Wauwatosa, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Wauwatosa, WI are Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa (417 degrees awarded in 2023), Medical College of Wisconsin (394 degrees), and Milwaukee Career College (81 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Wauwatosa, WI was $339,000, and the homeownership rate was 60.8%.

Most people in Wauwatosa, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.5 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 48.5k people, from which 97.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 5.94% of Wauwatosa, WI residents were born outside of the country (2.88k people).

In 2024, there were 10.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (37.7k people) in Wauwatosa, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.46k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.23k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.4%
2024 Citizenship
97.5%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 97.4% of Wauwatosa, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Wauwatosa, WI was 97.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Wauwatosa, WI
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    37.7k ± 881
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    3.46k ± 799
  3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    2.23k ± 417
5%
Hispanic Population
2.43k people

In 2024, there were 10.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (37.7k people) in Wauwatosa, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.46k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.23k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

5% of the people in Wauwatosa, WI are hispanic (2.43k people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    89,915 ± 7,306 people
  2. India
    21,992 ± 3,634 people
  3. China
    14,287 ± 2,931 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wisconsin was Mexico, the natal country of 89,915 Wisconsin residents, followed by India with 21,992 and China with 14,287.

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Foreign-Born Population

5.94%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
2.88k people
6.21%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
2.96k people

As of 2024, 5.94% of Wauwatosa, WI residents (2.88k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Wauwatosa, WI was 6.21%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    469 ± 115
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    309 ± 112
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    190 ± 75

Wauwatosa, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.52 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Wauwatosa, WI employs 26.5k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Wauwatosa, WI were Health Care & Social Assistance (4,649 people), Educational Services (3,847 people), and Manufacturing (3,300 people), and the highest paying industries were Management of Companies & Enterprises ($118,875), Utilities ($103,864), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($90,089).

Employment

Occupations

26.5k
2024 Value
± 1,144
3.15%
1 Year growth
± 5.92%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Wauwatosa, WI grew at a rate of 3.15%, from 25.7k employees to 26.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Wauwatosa, WI, are Management Occupations (3,970 people), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (2,665 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,664 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Wauwatosa, WI.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

26.5k
2024 Value
± 1,144
3.15%
1 Year growth
± 5.92%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Wauwatosa, WI grew at a rate of 3.15%, from 25.7k employees to 26.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Wauwatosa, WI, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,649 people), Educational Services (3,847 people), and Manufacturing (3,300 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.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$78,410
Median earning men ± $3,086
$60,286
Median earning women ± $3,317

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($108,929), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($103,827), and Public Administration ($102,708).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($101,406), Manufacturing ($85,264), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($71,911).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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1.6%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.95M people employed in Wisconsin. This represents a 1.6% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.3%.

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

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Donald J. Trump with 49.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.518%).

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

Voting results are not available for Wauwatosa, WI. Showing the available data for Wisconsin.
2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (49.6%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (48.7%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Robert Kennedy (0.518%)
    Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Donald J. Trump with 49.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.518%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Wisconsin for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Wisconsin

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Ron Johnson
Senator from Wisconsin3
Assumed office on January 3, 2011
Tammy Baldwin
Senator from Wisconsin1
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.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Wauwatosa, WI awarded 930 degrees. The student population of Wauwatosa, WI in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 909 male students and 1,888 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Wauwatosa, WI are White (471 and 51.7%), Black or African American (183 and 20.1%), Hispanic or Latino (96 and 10.5%), and Asian (67 and 7.35%).

The largest universities in Wauwatosa, WI by number of degrees awarded are Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa (417 and 44.8%), Medical College of Wisconsin (394 and 42.4%), and Milwaukee Career College (81 and 8.71%).

The most popular majors in Wauwatosa, WI are Medicine (240 and 25.8%), Registered Nursing (176 and 18.9%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (74 and 7.96%).

The median tuition cost in Wauwatosa, WI for private four year colleges is $19,330.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2023 in Wauwatosa, WI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 71.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 55.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 2,797 (32.5% men and 67.5% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 2,797 students enrolled in Wauwatosa, WI, 32.5% men and 67.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,333 records, of which 65.6% were women and 34.4% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. General Business
    55 degrees awarded
  2. Medical Assistant
    32 degrees awarded
  3. Registered Nursing
    176 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Wauwatosa, WI was General Business with 55 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa
    417 degrees awarded
  2. Medical College of Wisconsin
    394 degrees awarded
  3. Milwaukee Career College
    81 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa with 417 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 267 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Wauwatosa, WI, which is 0.403 times less than the 663 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 471 degrees mean that there were 2.57 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 183 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($19,330) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($715) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Wauwatosa, WI was $339,000 in 2024, which is 1.02 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $307,600 to $339,000, a 10.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Wauwatosa, WI is 60.8%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Wauwatosa, WI have an average commute time of 19.5 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.

Housing

Property

$339,000
Median Property Value 2024
±$8,851
$13,531
Median Property Taxes
±$704

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.

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Rent vs Own

60.8%
Homeownership
2024
60.6%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 60.8% of the housing units in Wauwatosa, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 60.3%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$101,138
Median Household Income
± $6,872
22.2k
Number of Households
± 1,140

In 2024, the median household income of the 22.2k households in Wauwatosa, WI grew to $101,138 from the previous year's value of $93,859.

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 $200k+ range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Wauwatosa, WI is from Wisconsin.
0.441
2023 Wage GINI in Wisconsin
0.443
2022 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

In 2023, the income inequality in Wisconsin was 0.441 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.492% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Wisconsin was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Wisconsin in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (66.9%)
  2. Worked At Home (22.4%)
  3. Carpooled (6.35%)

In 2024, 66.9% of workers in Wauwatosa, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (22.4%) and those who carpooled to work (6.35%).

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.

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Commute Time

19.5 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Wauwatosa, WI have a shorter commute time (19.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.41% of the workforce in Wauwatosa, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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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.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

5.79% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Wauwatosa, WI (2.78k out of 48k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 18 - 24.

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

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.

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Health

97.3% of the population of Wauwatosa, WI has health coverage, with 68% on employee plans, 6.66% on Medicaid, 12.9% on Medicare, 8.74% on non-group plans, and 0.957% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Wisconsin see 1,251 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,251 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1363 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 375 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.5% under 18 years, 21.4% between 18 and 34 years, 38.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

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Uninsured People

2.71%
Uninsured
68%
Employer Coverage
6.66%
Medicaid
12.9%
Medicare
8.74%
Non-Group
0.957%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Wauwatosa, WI grew by 7.48% from 2.52% to 2.71%.

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