Mequon, WI Demographics

A map of Mequon's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	21,389	21,315	84.6%	84.8%
Asian	1,111	1,186	4.4%	4.7%
Hispanic	1,089	876	4.3%	3.5%
Multiracial	918	804	3.6%	3.2%
Black	626	756	2.5%	3.0%
Native American/Other	137	205	0.5%	0.8%

Mequon, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 25,270, a less than 1% change from the 25,142 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.6% White, 4.4% Asian, 4.3% Hispanic, 3.6% Multiracial, 2.5% Black, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Mequon, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Mequon is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Wisconsin overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Mequon, that probability was 27.6% in 2020 and 27.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Mequon is ranked the 34th most populous place in Wisconsin, out of 808 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Mequon was ranked the 34th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Mequon's White Population

21,389 residents of Mequon, or 84.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Mequon is higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Mequon ranks 649th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mequon's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Mequon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 84.6%.

Mequon is more White than neighboring Thiensville (82.9% White), Brown Deer (49.8% White), and River Hills (77.8% White). Mequon is less White than neighboring Cedarburg (90.7% White), and Grafton (89.5% White).

Mequon's Black Population

626 residents of Mequon, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Mequon is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Mequon ranks 55th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mequon's Black population has declined by an estimated 17.2%. Black residents' share of Mequon's population has decreased from 3.0% to 2.5%.

Mequon is more Black than neighboring Thiensville (0% Black), and Cedarburg (0.3% Black). Mequon is less Black than neighboring Brown Deer (29.6% Black).

Mequon's Asian Population

1,111 residents of Mequon, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Mequon is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Mequon ranks 39th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mequon's Asian population has declined by an estimated 6.3%. Asian residents' share of Mequon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.4%.

Mequon is more Asian than neighboring Cedarburg (1.6% Asian), and Grafton (1.1% Asian). Mequon is less Asian than neighboring Thiensville (5.8% Asian), Brown Deer (6.9% Asian), and River Hills (7% Asian).

Mequon's Hispanic Population

1,089 residents of Mequon, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Mequon is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Mequon ranks 347th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mequon's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 24.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Mequon's population has increased from 3.5% to 4.3%.

Mequon is more Hispanic than neighboring Grafton (3.5% Hispanic). Mequon is less Hispanic than neighboring Thiensville (5% Hispanic), Brown Deer (8.5% Hispanic), and River Hills (5.1% Hispanic).

Mequon's Native American/Other Population

137 residents of Mequon, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Mequon is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Mequon ranks 299th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mequon's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 33.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Mequon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Mequon is more Native American/Other than neighboring Brown Deer (0.2% Native American/Other), Cedarburg (0.1% Native American/Other), and Grafton (0% Native American/Other). Mequon is less Native American/Other than neighboring Thiensville (1.7% Native American/Other), and River Hills (1.3% Native American/Other).

Mequon's Multiracial Population

918 residents of Mequon, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Mequon is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Mequon ranks 383rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mequon's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 14.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Mequon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.6%.

Mequon is more Multiracial than neighboring Cedarburg (3% Multiracial), and Grafton (3.4% Multiracial). Mequon is less Multiracial than neighboring Thiensville (4.6% Multiracial), Brown Deer (4.9% Multiracial), and River Hills (6.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.