Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Pewaukee, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

16,211

Median Agei

44.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

87.7%14,215

Asian

4.2%677

Hispanic/Latino

4.1%672

Two or More

3.6%579

Black

0.3%56

Other

0.1%12

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1%120

High School Diploma

14.1%1,712

Some College (<1 yr)

5.9%717

Some College (1+ yr)

10.4%1,264

Associate's Degree

10.1%1,232

Bachelor's Degree

35.8%4,353

Master's Degree

17.4%2,114

Professional Degree

2.5%300

Doctorate

1.6%192

HS or Higher

98.9%

BA or Higher

57.3%

Graduate+

21.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$447,100

Median Renti

$1,622

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

83.2%5,801

Renter-Occupied

16.8%1,175

Total Units

7,241

Homeownership

83.2%

Vacancy Rate

3.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.2%70

$50K–$100K

0.2%13

$100K–$150K

0.3%20

$150K–$200K

0.7%42

$200K–$300K

15.5%902

$300K–$500K

44.8%2,598

$500K–$1M

29.6%1,719

$1M+

7.5%437

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

117

$1,250–$1,500

316

$1,500–$2,000

513

$2,000+

194

Year Built

2020 or later

1%75

2010–2019

16.4%1,190

2000–2009

14.9%1,077

1990–1999

24.1%1,746

1980–1989

15%1,084

1970–1979

11%800

1960–1969

5.3%383

1950–1959

6.3%457

1940–1949

2.8%201

1939 or earlier

3.1%228

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

81.4%5,680

Electricity

14.1%986

Fuel Oil

1.7%117

Bottled/LP Gas

1.3%91

No Fuel

0.7%50

Wood

0.6%39

Other

0.2%13

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$108,350

Mean Household Incomei

$146,690

Per Capita Incomei

$62,623

Poverty Ratei

3.7%

Unemploymenti

2.6%

Labor Forcei

8,437

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.7%117

$10K–$15K

1%71

$15K–$20K

0.2%12

$20K–$25K

2.3%163

$25K–$30K

1.3%92

$30K–$35K

1%67

$35K–$40K

1.2%84

$40K–$45K

3.1%213

$45K–$50K

3.1%213

$50K–$60K

5.5%381

$60K–$75K

11.9%831

$75K–$100K

13.9%967

$100K–$125K

12.5%873

$125K–$150K

9.3%648

$150K–$200K

10%697

$200K+

22.2%1,547

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$436/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

37 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers25 homes65% occupied$436/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC8 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $108,350/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $33K/yr

88%

Very low income$33K–$54K/yr

12%

Who Receives This Housing

53% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

29% of subsidized households are minority

75% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

29% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

8345.1%

By Region

Top Countries

India

266

Poland

149

China

Mexico

Guatemala

Philippines

United Kingdom

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

8,092

Avg. Commutei

19.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

8,219

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

604(4.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

99.2%Insured

0.8%Uninsured