Wauwatosa, WI Demographics

A map of Wauwatosa's Population by Race

Wauwatosa, Wisconsin had a population of 48,387 in 2020. It was 81.4% White, 5.9% Black, 3.4% Asian, 4.6% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 4.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Wauwatosa, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Wauwatosa is the 14th 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).

Wauwatosa's White Population

39,388 residents of Wauwatosa identify as White, or 81.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Wauwatosa roughly similar to the White share of the population of Wisconsin (78.6% White). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Wauwatosa is ranked #694 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Wauwatosa is more White than neighboring West Allis (68.9% White), Butler (80.5% White), Milwaukee (32.3% White), and West Milwaukee (42.6% White). Wauwatosa is less White than neighboring Elm Grove (89.4% White).

Wauwatosa's Black Population

2,840 residents of Wauwatosa identify as Black, or 5.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Wauwatosa roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Wisconsin (6.2% Black). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Wauwatosa is ranked #21 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Wauwatosa is more Black than neighboring Elm Grove (0.8% Black). Wauwatosa is less Black than neighboring Butler (6.5% Black), Milwaukee (37.8% Black), and West Milwaukee (13.7% Black).

Wauwatosa's Asian Population

1,659 residents of Wauwatosa identify as Asian, or 3.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Wauwatosa roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Wisconsin (3% Asian). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Wauwatosa is ranked #55 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Wauwatosa is more Asian than neighboring Elm Grove (2.4% Asian), West Allis (2.5% Asian), Butler (3% Asian), and West Milwaukee (2.5% Asian). Wauwatosa is less Asian than neighboring Milwaukee (5.2% Asian).

Wauwatosa's Hispanic Population

2,219 residents of Wauwatosa identify as Hispanic, or 4.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Wauwatosa roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Wisconsin (7.6% Hispanic). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Wauwatosa is ranked #225 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Wauwatosa is more Hispanic than neighboring Elm Grove (3.3% Hispanic), and Butler (4.4% Hispanic). Wauwatosa is less Hispanic than neighboring West Allis (16.9% Hispanic), Milwaukee (20.1% Hispanic), and West Milwaukee (35.6% Hispanic).

Wauwatosa's Native American/Other Population

250 residents of Wauwatosa 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 Wauwatosa roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Wisconsin (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Wauwatosa is ranked #436 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Wauwatosa is more Native American/Other than neighboring Elm Grove (0.4% Native American/Other). Wauwatosa is less Native American/Other than neighboring West Allis (1.3% Native American/Other), Butler (1% Native American/Other), Milwaukee (1% Native American/Other), and West Milwaukee (1.2% Native American/Other).

Wauwatosa's Multiracial Population

2,031 residents of Wauwatosa identify as Multiracial, or 4.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Wauwatosa roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Wisconsin (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Wauwatosa is ranked #144 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Wauwatosa is more Multiracial than neighboring Elm Grove (3.7% Multiracial), and Milwaukee (3.6% Multiracial). Wauwatosa is less Multiracial than neighboring West Allis (4.6% Multiracial), Butler (4.5% Multiracial), and West Milwaukee (4.4% Multiracial).

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