Waukesha, WI Demographics

A map of Waukesha's Population by Race

Waukesha, Wisconsin had a population of 71,158 in 2020. It was 75.1% White, 3.4% Black, 3.3% Asian, 14.0% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 3.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Waukesha, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Waukesha is the 7th 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).

Waukesha's White Population

53,409 residents of Waukesha identify as White, or 75.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Waukesha roughly similar to the White share of the population of Wisconsin (78.6% White). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Waukesha is ranked #738 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Waukesha is less White than neighboring Pewaukee (87.2% White), Pewaukee (85.7% White), Big Bend (92.9% White), New Berlin (86.3% White), and Wales (91.3% White).

Waukesha's Black Population

2,395 residents of Waukesha identify as Black, or 3.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Waukesha roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Wisconsin (6.2% Black). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Waukesha is ranked #42 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Waukesha is more Black than neighboring Pewaukee (1.2% Black), Pewaukee (1.4% Black), Big Bend (0.5% Black), New Berlin (1.2% Black), and Wales (0.2% Black).

Waukesha's Asian Population

2,382 residents of Waukesha identify as Asian, or 3.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Waukesha roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Wisconsin (3% Asian). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Waukesha is ranked #58 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Waukesha is more Asian than neighboring Big Bend (0% Asian), and Wales (1.4% Asian). Waukesha is less Asian than neighboring Pewaukee (5.2% Asian), Pewaukee (4.9% Asian), and New Berlin (4.7% Asian).

Waukesha's Hispanic Population

9,979 residents of Waukesha identify as Hispanic, or 14.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Waukesha slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Wisconsin (7.6% Hispanic). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Waukesha is ranked #41 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Waukesha is more Hispanic than neighboring Pewaukee (3% Hispanic), Pewaukee (4.8% Hispanic), Big Bend (2% Hispanic), New Berlin (4.5% Hispanic), and Wales (4.2% Hispanic).

Waukesha's Native American/Other Population

422 residents of Waukesha identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Waukesha roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Wisconsin (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Waukesha is ranked #370 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Waukesha is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pewaukee (0.4% Native American/Other), Pewaukee (0.5% Native American/Other), New Berlin (0.5% Native American/Other), and Wales (0.5% Native American/Other).

Waukesha's Multiracial Population

2,571 residents of Waukesha identify as Multiracial, or 3.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Waukesha roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Wisconsin (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Waukesha is ranked #268 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Waukesha is more Multiracial than neighboring Pewaukee (2.9% Multiracial), Pewaukee (2.8% Multiracial), New Berlin (2.7% Multiracial), and Wales (2.4% Multiracial). Waukesha is less Multiracial than neighboring Big Bend (4% Multiracial).

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