Waukesha, WI Demographics

A map of Waukesha's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	55,702	53,409	78.2%	75.1%
Hispanic	8,765	9,979	12.3%	14.0%
Multiracial	2,540	2,571	3.6%	3.6%
Black	1,877	2,395	2.6%	3.4%
Asian	1,873	2,382	2.6%	3.3%
Native American/Other	476	422	0.7%	0.6%

Waukesha, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 71,233, a less than 1% change from the 71,158 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.2% White, 12.3% Hispanic, 3.6% Multiracial, 2.6% Black, 2.6% Asian, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Waukesha, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Waukesha has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as Wisconsin overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Waukesha, that probability was 41.3% in 2020 and 37.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Waukesha is ranked the 7th 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). Waukesha was ranked the 7th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Waukesha's White Population

55,702 residents of Waukesha, or 78.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Waukesha is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Waukesha ranks 738th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waukesha's White population has grown by an estimated 4.3%. White residents' share of Waukesha's population has increased from 75.1% to 78.2%.

Waukesha is less White than neighboring Pewaukee (87.7% White), Pewaukee (87.8% White), Big Bend (94.4% White), New Berlin (82.9% White), and Wales (92.6% White).

Waukesha's Black Population

1,877 residents of Waukesha, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Waukesha is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Waukesha ranks 43rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waukesha's Black population has declined by an estimated 21.6%. Black residents' share of Waukesha's population has decreased from 3.4% to 2.6%.

Waukesha is more Black than neighboring Pewaukee (0.3% Black), Pewaukee (0.5% Black), Big Bend (0.5% Black), New Berlin (2% Black), and Wales (0.2% Black).

Waukesha's Asian Population

1,873 residents of Waukesha, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Waukesha is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Waukesha ranks 58th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waukesha's Asian population has declined by an estimated 21.4%. Asian residents' share of Waukesha's population has decreased from 3.3% to 2.6%.

Waukesha is more Asian than neighboring Pewaukee (2.5% Asian), and Big Bend (0% Asian). Waukesha is less Asian than neighboring Pewaukee (4.2% Asian), New Berlin (6.3% Asian), and Wales (3.5% Asian).

Waukesha's Hispanic Population

8,765 residents of Waukesha, or 12.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Waukesha is slightly higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Waukesha ranks 41st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waukesha's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 12.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Waukesha's population has decreased from 14.0% to 12.3%.

Waukesha is more Hispanic than neighboring Pewaukee (4.1% Hispanic), Pewaukee (4.4% Hispanic), Big Bend (4.9% Hispanic), New Berlin (5.7% Hispanic), and Wales (2.2% Hispanic).

Waukesha's Native American/Other Population

476 residents of Waukesha, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Waukesha is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Waukesha ranks 408th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waukesha's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 12.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Waukesha's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Waukesha is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pewaukee (0.1% Native American/Other), Pewaukee (0% Native American/Other), Big Bend (0% Native American/Other), New Berlin (0.2% Native American/Other), and Wales (0% Native American/Other).

Waukesha's Multiracial Population

2,540 residents of Waukesha, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Waukesha is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Waukesha ranks 274th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Waukesha's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 1.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Waukesha's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.6%.

Waukesha is more Multiracial than neighboring Big Bend (0.2% Multiracial), New Berlin (2.9% Multiracial), and Wales (1.4% Multiracial). Waukesha is less Multiracial than neighboring Pewaukee (4.8% 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.