Mequon, WI Demographics

A map of Mequon's Population by Race

Mequon, Wisconsin had a population of 25,142 in 2020. It was 84.8% White, 3.0% Black, 4.7% Asian, 3.5% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 3.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Mequon, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Mequon is the 34th most populous. 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's White Population

21,315 residents of Mequon identify as White, or 84.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Mequon slightly larger than the White share of the population of Wisconsin (78.6% White). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Mequon is ranked #648 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Mequon is more White than neighboring Brown Deer (44.1% White), and River Hills (77.3% White). Mequon is less White than neighboring Thiensville (87.3% White), Cedarburg (91.6% White), and Grafton (89.4% White).

Mequon's Black Population

756 residents of Mequon identify as Black, or 3.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Mequon roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Wisconsin (6.2% Black). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Mequon is ranked #54 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Mequon is more Black than neighboring Thiensville (1.3% Black), Cedarburg (0.8% Black), and Grafton (1% Black). Mequon is less Black than neighboring Brown Deer (37.3% Black), and River Hills (6.8% Black).

Mequon's Asian Population

1,186 residents of Mequon identify as Asian, or 4.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Mequon roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Wisconsin (3% Asian). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Mequon is ranked #39 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Mequon is more Asian than neighboring Thiensville (3.6% Asian), Cedarburg (1.5% Asian), and Grafton (3.2% Asian). Mequon is less Asian than neighboring Brown Deer (7.8% Asian), and River Hills (7% Asian).

Mequon's Hispanic Population

876 residents of Mequon identify as Hispanic, or 3.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Mequon roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Wisconsin (7.6% Hispanic). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Mequon is ranked #336 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Mequon is more Hispanic than neighboring Cedarburg (2.5% Hispanic), and Grafton (3.1% Hispanic). Mequon is less Hispanic than neighboring Thiensville (4.1% Hispanic), Brown Deer (5.5% Hispanic), and River Hills (4.2% Hispanic).

Mequon's Native American/Other Population

205 residents of Mequon identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Mequon roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Wisconsin (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Mequon is ranked #282 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Mequon is more Native American/Other than neighboring Thiensville (0.5% Native American/Other), Cedarburg (0.4% Native American/Other), River Hills (0.1% Native American/Other), and Grafton (0.5% Native American/Other). Mequon is less Native American/Other than neighboring Brown Deer (0.9% Native American/Other).

Mequon's Multiracial Population

804 residents of Mequon identify as Multiracial, or 3.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Mequon roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Wisconsin (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Mequon is ranked #369 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Mequon is more Multiracial than neighboring Grafton (2.8% Multiracial). Mequon is less Multiracial than neighboring Thiensville (3.3% Multiracial), Brown Deer (4.4% Multiracial), and River Hills (4.5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.