Muskego, WI Demographics

A map of Muskego's Population by Race

Muskego, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 25,406, a slight increase from the 25,032 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.6% White, 6.0% Hispanic, 1.8% Multiracial, 0.8% Asian, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 0.4% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Muskego, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Muskego has become more racially diverse since 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 Muskego, that probability was 16.1% in 2020 and 17.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Muskego is ranked the 32nd 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). Muskego was ranked the 35th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Muskego's White Population

23,023 residents of Muskego, or 90.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Muskego is considerably higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Muskego ranks 362nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Muskego's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Muskego's population has decreased from 91.5% to 90.6%.

Muskego is more White than neighboring New Berlin (82.9% White), and Hales Corners (83.3% White). Muskego is less White than neighboring Wind Lake (93.9% White), Big Bend (94.4% White), and Tichigan (91% White).

Muskego's Black Population

89 residents of Muskego, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Muskego is lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Muskego ranks 485th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Muskego's Black population has grown by an estimated 20.3%. Black residents' share of Muskego's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Muskego is more Black than neighboring Wind Lake (0.1% Black). Muskego is less Black than neighboring Big Bend (0.5% Black), New Berlin (2% Black), and Hales Corners (0.8% Black).

Muskego's Asian Population

210 residents of Muskego, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Muskego is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Muskego ranks 172nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Muskego's Asian population has declined by an estimated 28.8%. Asian residents' share of Muskego's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Muskego is more Asian than neighboring Wind Lake (0.3% Asian), and Big Bend (0% Asian). Muskego is less Asian than neighboring New Berlin (6.3% Asian), Hales Corners (3.1% Asian), and Tichigan (2% Asian).

Muskego's Hispanic Population

1,512 residents of Muskego, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Muskego is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Muskego ranks 338th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Muskego's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 71.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Muskego's population has increased from 3.5% to 6.0%.

Muskego is more Hispanic than neighboring Wind Lake (3.6% Hispanic), Big Bend (4.9% Hispanic), New Berlin (5.7% Hispanic), and Tichigan (2.9% Hispanic). Muskego is less Hispanic than neighboring Hales Corners (8.9% Hispanic).

Muskego's Native American/Other Population

117 residents of Muskego, 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 Muskego is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Muskego ranks 499th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Muskego's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Muskego's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Muskego is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wind Lake (0.1% Native American/Other), Big Bend (0% Native American/Other), New Berlin (0.2% Native American/Other), and Hales Corners (0.1% Native American/Other). Muskego is less Native American/Other than neighboring Tichigan (1.4% Native American/Other).

Muskego's Multiracial Population

455 residents of Muskego, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Muskego is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Muskego ranks 428th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Muskego's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 40.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Muskego's population has decreased from 3.0% to 1.8%.

Muskego is more Multiracial than neighboring Big Bend (0.2% Multiracial). Muskego is less Multiracial than neighboring Wind Lake (2% Multiracial), New Berlin (2.9% Multiracial), Hales Corners (3.9% Multiracial), and Tichigan (2.3% 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.