Waukesha County Demographics
A map of Waukesha County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 347,922 | 85.5% |
Hispanic | 21,835 | 5.4% |
Asian | 15,616 | 3.8% |
Multiracial | 12,891 | 3.2% |
Black | 6,648 | 1.6% |
Native American/Other | 2,066 | 0.5% |
Waukesha County, Wisconsin had a population of 406,978 in 2020. It was 85.5% White, 1.6% Black, 3.8% Asian, 5.4% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 3.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Waukesha County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Waukesha County is the 3rd most populous county of the 72 counties in Wisconsin.
Waukesha County's White Population
347,922 residents of Waukesha County identify as White, or 85.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Waukesha County slightly larger than the White share of the population of Wisconsin (78.6% White). Of the 72 counties in Wisconsin, Waukesha County is ranked #53 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Waukesha County is more White than neighboring Walworth County (82.7% White), and Racine County (68.4% White). Waukesha County is less White than neighboring Washington County (90.6% White), Jefferson County (86.4% White), and Dodge County (87.1% White).
Waukesha County's Black Population
6,648 residents of Waukesha County identify as Black, or 1.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Waukesha County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Wisconsin (6.2% Black). Of the 72 counties in Wisconsin, Waukesha County is ranked #16 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Waukesha County is more Black than neighboring Washington County (1.2% Black), Walworth County (1.1% Black), and Jefferson County (1% Black). Waukesha County is less Black than neighboring Dodge County (3% Black), and Racine County (11.4% Black).
Waukesha County's Asian Population
15,616 residents of Waukesha County identify as Asian, or 3.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Waukesha County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Wisconsin (3% Asian). Of the 72 counties in Wisconsin, Waukesha County is ranked #7 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Waukesha County is more Asian than neighboring Washington County (1.4% Asian), Walworth County (0.9% Asian), Jefferson County (0.8% Asian), Dodge County (0.6% Asian), and Racine County (1.1% Asian).
Waukesha County's Hispanic Population
21,835 residents of Waukesha County identify as Hispanic, or 5.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Waukesha County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Wisconsin (7.6% Hispanic). Of the 72 counties in Wisconsin, Waukesha County is ranked #19 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Waukesha County is more Hispanic than neighboring Washington County (3.5% Hispanic). Waukesha County is less Hispanic than neighboring Walworth County (11.8% Hispanic), Jefferson County (8.3% Hispanic), Dodge County (6.1% Hispanic), and Racine County (14.1% Hispanic).
Waukesha County's Native American/Other Population
2,066 residents of Waukesha County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Waukesha County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Wisconsin (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 72 counties in Wisconsin, Waukesha County is ranked #58 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Waukesha County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dodge County (0.7% Native American/Other), and Racine County (0.7% Native American/Other).
Waukesha County's Multiracial Population
12,891 residents of Waukesha County identify as Multiracial, or 3.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Waukesha County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Wisconsin (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 72 counties in Wisconsin, Waukesha County is ranked #28 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Waukesha County is more Multiracial than neighboring Washington County (2.7% Multiracial), Walworth County (3% Multiracial), Jefferson County (3% Multiracial), and Dodge County (2.5% Multiracial). Waukesha County is less Multiracial than neighboring Racine County (4.2% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.