Wauwatosa, WI Demographics

A map of Wauwatosa's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	37,656	39,388	77.6%	81.4%
Black	3,458	2,840	7.1%	5.9%
Hispanic	2,427	2,219	5.0%	4.6%
Multiracial	2,338	2,031	4.8%	4.2%
Asian	2,229	1,659	4.6%	3.4%
Native American/Other	421	250	0.9%	0.5%

Wauwatosa, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 48,529, a less than 1% change from the 48,387 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.6% White, 7.1% Black, 5.0% Hispanic, 4.8% Multiracial, 4.6% Asian, and 0.9% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wauwatosa, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Wauwatosa has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more 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 Wauwatosa, that probability was 32.9% in 2020 and 38.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wauwatosa is ranked the 14th 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). Wauwatosa was ranked the 14th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Wauwatosa's White Population

37,656 residents of Wauwatosa, or 77.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wauwatosa is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Wauwatosa ranks 694th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wauwatosa's White population has declined by an estimated 4.4%. White residents' share of Wauwatosa's population has decreased from 81.4% to 77.6%.

Wauwatosa is more White than neighboring West Allis (69.8% White), Milwaukee (31.7% White), and West Milwaukee (45.3% White). Wauwatosa is less White than neighboring Elm Grove (91% White), and Butler (81.3% White).

Wauwatosa's Black Population

3,458 residents of Wauwatosa, or 7.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wauwatosa is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Wauwatosa ranks 22nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wauwatosa's Black population has grown by an estimated 21.8%. Black residents' share of Wauwatosa's population has increased from 5.9% to 7.1%.

Wauwatosa is more Black than neighboring Elm Grove (0.1% Black), West Allis (5% Black), and Butler (5.4% Black). Wauwatosa is less Black than neighboring Milwaukee (37.9% Black), and West Milwaukee (17.7% Black).

Wauwatosa's Asian Population

2,229 residents of Wauwatosa, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wauwatosa is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Wauwatosa ranks 55th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wauwatosa's Asian population has grown by an estimated 34.4%. Asian residents' share of Wauwatosa's population has increased from 3.4% to 4.6%.

Wauwatosa is more Asian than neighboring Elm Grove (1.6% Asian), West Allis (2.7% Asian), and West Milwaukee (0.4% Asian). Wauwatosa is less Asian than neighboring Butler (6.5% Asian), and Milwaukee (5% Asian).

Wauwatosa's Hispanic Population

2,427 residents of Wauwatosa, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wauwatosa is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Wauwatosa ranks 234th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wauwatosa's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 9.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Wauwatosa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.0%.

Wauwatosa is more Hispanic than neighboring Elm Grove (2.9% Hispanic), and Butler (4.2% Hispanic). Wauwatosa is less Hispanic than neighboring West Allis (17.1% Hispanic), Milwaukee (20.9% Hispanic), and West Milwaukee (28.9% Hispanic).

Wauwatosa's Native American/Other Population

421 residents of Wauwatosa, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Wauwatosa is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Wauwatosa ranks 460th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wauwatosa's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 68.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Wauwatosa's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Wauwatosa is more Native American/Other than neighboring Elm Grove (0.6% Native American/Other), West Allis (0.7% Native American/Other), Butler (0.2% Native American/Other), and Milwaukee (0.6% Native American/Other). Wauwatosa is less Native American/Other than neighboring West Milwaukee (1.6% Native American/Other).

Wauwatosa's Multiracial Population

2,338 residents of Wauwatosa, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wauwatosa is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Wauwatosa ranks 150th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wauwatosa's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 15.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Wauwatosa's population has increased from 4.2% to 4.8%.

Wauwatosa is more Multiracial than neighboring Elm Grove (3.8% Multiracial), West Allis (4.7% Multiracial), Butler (2.4% Multiracial), and Milwaukee (3.9% Multiracial). Wauwatosa is less Multiracial than neighboring West Milwaukee (6% 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.