Pewaukee, WI Demographics

A map of Pewaukee's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	7,197	7,057	87.8%	85.7%
Multiracial	396	232	4.8%	2.8%
Hispanic	360	395	4.4%	4.8%
Asian	204	401	2.5%	4.9%
Black	39	115	0.5%	1.4%
Native American/Other	0	38	0.0%	0.5%

Pewaukee, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 8,196, a less than 1% change from the 8,238 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.8% White, 4.8% Multiracial, 4.4% Hispanic, 2.5% Asian, 0.5% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pewaukee, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pewaukee has become less 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 Pewaukee, that probability was 26.1% in 2020 and 22.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pewaukee is ranked the 120th 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). Pewaukee was ranked the 115th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pewaukee's White Population

7,197 residents of Pewaukee, or 87.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pewaukee is higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Pewaukee ranks 631st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pewaukee's White population has grown by an estimated 2.0%. White residents' share of Pewaukee's population has increased from 85.7% to 87.8%.

Pewaukee is more White than neighboring Pewaukee (87.7% White), Sussex (83.5% White), Waukesha (78.2% White), and Hartland (84.5% White). Pewaukee is less White than neighboring Merton (92.3% White).

Pewaukee's Black Population

39 residents of Pewaukee, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pewaukee is lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Pewaukee ranks 126th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pewaukee's Black population has declined by an estimated 66.1%. Black residents' share of Pewaukee's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.5%.

Pewaukee is more Black than neighboring Pewaukee (0.3% Black), and Merton (0.3% Black). Pewaukee is less Black than neighboring Sussex (1.9% Black), Waukesha (2.6% Black), and Hartland (0.6% Black).

Pewaukee's Asian Population

204 residents of Pewaukee, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pewaukee is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Pewaukee ranks 35th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pewaukee's Asian population has declined by an estimated 49.1%. Asian residents' share of Pewaukee's population has decreased from 4.9% to 2.5%.

Pewaukee is less Asian than neighboring Pewaukee (4.2% Asian), Sussex (8% Asian), Waukesha (2.6% Asian), and Hartland (4.1% Asian).

Pewaukee's Hispanic Population

360 residents of Pewaukee, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pewaukee is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Pewaukee ranks 214th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pewaukee's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 8.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Pewaukee's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.4%.

Pewaukee is more Hispanic than neighboring Pewaukee (4.1% Hispanic), Sussex (1.9% Hispanic), and Merton (1.5% Hispanic). Pewaukee is less Hispanic than neighboring Waukesha (12.3% Hispanic), and Hartland (5% Hispanic).

Pewaukee's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Pewaukee, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Pewaukee is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Pewaukee ranks 503rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pewaukee's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pewaukee's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Pewaukee is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pewaukee (0.1% Native American/Other), Sussex (0.1% Native American/Other), Waukesha (0.7% Native American/Other), Merton (0.1% Native American/Other), and Hartland (0.3% Native American/Other).

Pewaukee's Multiracial Population

396 residents of Pewaukee, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pewaukee is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Pewaukee ranks 485th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pewaukee's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 70.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Pewaukee's population has increased from 2.8% to 4.8%.

Pewaukee is more Multiracial than neighboring Pewaukee (3.6% Multiracial), Sussex (4.6% Multiracial), Waukesha (3.6% Multiracial), and Merton (3.3% Multiracial). Pewaukee is less Multiracial than neighboring Hartland (5.4% 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.