Waukesha County Wisconsin Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Waukesha County Wisconsin area was $94,171 in 2021, the latest figures available. Waukesha County median household income is $27,046 higher than the median Wisconsin household income and $24,454 greater than the US median household income. 2022 county income data (including Waukesha County median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Waukesha County are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Waukesha County Wisconsin
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Wisconsin | $67,125 | -2.31% | +2.37% |
| Waukesha County | $94,171 | -2.59% | +0.36% |
Trends in Waukesha County, WI Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Waukesha is $94,171. Real median household income peaked in 2020 at $96,673 and is now $2,502 (2.59%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Waukesha County, Wisconsin, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Waukesha County
| Date | US | Wisconsin | Waukesha County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $67,125 | $94,171 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $68,712 | $96,673 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $68,002 | $95,958 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $65,572 | $93,836 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $65,547 | $90,905 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $64,142 | $92,443 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $63,627 | $88,927 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $60,282 | $87,124 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $59,957 | $87,801 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $60,363 | $85,550 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $60,840 | $87,601 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $63,284 | $91,987 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $66,253 | $94,410 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $65,510 | $93,488 |
Waukesha County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Waukesha County was $115,360 in 2021. Compared to the median Wisconsin family income, Waukesha County median family income is $29,550 higher. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Waukesha County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Waukesha County Wisconsin
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Wisconsin | $85,810 | -2.19% | +3.54% |
| Waukesha County | $115,360 | -3.72% | -1.77% |
Trends in Waukesha County, WI Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Waukesha is $115,360. Real median family income peaked in 2019 at $120,378 and is now $5,018 (4.17%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Waukesha County, Wisconsin, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Waukesha County
| Date | US | Wisconsin | Waukesha County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $85,810 | $115,360 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $87,734 | $119,821 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $86,718 | $120,378 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $82,880 | $117,442 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $83,351 | $114,087 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $82,296 | $111,448 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $81,046 | $109,716 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $76,968 | $108,242 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $76,443 | $107,242 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $77,026 | $105,262 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $76,941 | $107,000 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $79,291 | $109,732 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $82,268 | $112,972 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $81,562 | $109,598 |
Waukesha County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Waukesha County was $49,683 in 2021. Compared to the median Wisconsin per capita income, Waukesha County median per capita income is $12,462 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Waukesha County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Waukesha County Wisconsin
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Wisconsin | $37,221 | -0.93% | +4.44% |
| Waukesha County | $49,683 | -3.08% | -0.60% |
Trends in Waukesha County, WI Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Waukesha is $49,683. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $51,264 and is now $1,581 (3.08%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Waukesha County, Wisconsin, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Waukesha County
| Date | US | Wisconsin | Waukesha County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $37,221 | $49,683 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $37,571 | $51,264 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $36,633 | $51,154 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $35,640 | $49,983 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $35,366 | $47,970 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $34,889 | $48,233 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $33,808 | $46,792 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $32,320 | $45,063 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $31,976 | $43,605 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $31,913 | $42,341 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $31,645 | $43,010 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $32,782 | $45,585 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $34,049 | $47,029 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $34,436 | $45,932 |
Department of Numbers
The Department of Numbers contextualizes public data so that individuals can form independent opinions on everyday social and economic matters.
Here's where you are
- Home
- / Income
- / Wisconsin
- / Waukesha County
