Wauwatosa, WI

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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 Medical College of Wisconsin (401 degrees awarded in 2024), Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa (331 degrees), and Milwaukee Career College (98 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.

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)
37.7k ± 881
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.46k ± 799
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
2.23k ± 417

Hispanic Population

2.43k people

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

The following chart shows the 8 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
90,085 ± 7,313 people
India
22,216 ± 3,653 people
China
14,090 ± 2,911 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wisconsin was Mexico, the natal country of 90,085 Wisconsin residents, followed by India with 22,216 and China with 14,090.

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.

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
469 ± 115
Gulf War (2001-)
309 ± 112
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.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Wauwatosa, WI.

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.

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

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%.

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.

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.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Wisconsin.

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

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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.

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).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Wisconsin.

Y-Axis

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.

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.6%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.7%)
Democratic Party
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.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Wisconsin

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Wisconsin.

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.

Education

In 2024, universities in Wauwatosa, WI awarded 871 degrees. The student population of Wauwatosa, WI in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 963 male students and 1,958 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Wauwatosa, WI are White (477 and 56.4%), Black or African American (132 and 15.6%), Hispanic or Latino (110 and 13%), and Asian (74 and 8.75%).

The largest universities in Wauwatosa, WI by number of degrees awarded are Medical College of Wisconsin (401 and 46%), Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa (331 and 38%), and Milwaukee Career College (98 and 11.3%).

The most popular majors in Wauwatosa, WI are Medicine (236 and 27.1%), Registered Nursing (102 and 11.7%), and Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician And Veterinary Assistant (65 and 7.46%).

The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $19,698.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Wauwatosa, WI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 72.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 52.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 2,921 (33% men and 67% 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

Universities

In 2024 there were 2,921 students enrolled in Wauwatosa, WI, 33% men and 67% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,294 records, of which 63.9% were women and 36.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Medicine
236 degrees awarded
Pharmacy
40 degrees awarded
General Public Health
6 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Professional Doctorate recipients in Wauwatosa, WI was Medicine with 236 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

Medical College of Wisconsin
401 degrees awarded
Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa
331 degrees awarded
Milwaukee Career College
98 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Medical College of Wisconsin with 401 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 236 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Wauwatosa, WI, which is 0.372 times less than the 635 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 477 degrees mean that there were 3.61 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 132 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

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($19,698) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($771) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Private not-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.

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.

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%.

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

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.

Wage Distribution

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

0.439

2024 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

0.441

2023 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

In 2024, the income inequality in Wisconsin was 0.439 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.364% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Wisconsin was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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 2024

Drove Alone (66.9%)
Worked At Home (22.4%)
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.

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.

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

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.