Demographics & People — Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 47,718 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~50,500 |
| Median Age | 38.4 |
| Total Households | 21,677 |
| Family Households | 12,053 |
| Average Household Size | 2.17 |
| Diversity Index | 0.3102 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 38,128 |
| Black or African American | 3,412 |
| Asian | 2,243 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,485 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 19,601 |
| Other groups | 9,006 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 7,004 |
| Irish | 6,989 |
| Polish | 4,542 |
| English | 3,622 |
| Italian | 2,863 |
| Norwegian | 2,095 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,035 |
| French (except Basque) | 1,210 |
Language
| English Only | 41,445 |
| Spanish | 1,088 |
| Population 5+ | 44,923 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 1,584 |
| Population 18+ | 37,315 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 19.5 minutes |
| Work from Home | 22.4% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.