Chenequa, Wisconsin Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 742, Chenequa's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Chenequa is a small community located in Wisconsin, within Waukesha County. The total population is 742. It ranks as the 456th most populous out of 808 Census-designated places in Wisconsin.

Age Demographics

The median age in Chenequa is 59.3 years. This is 48% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. Only 14.6% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Chenequa is $223,750. This is 189% higher than the state median of $77,485. It is also 177% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.2%. This is 69% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 1.5%. This is 53% lower than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $1,402,800. Housing costs are 426% higher than the state median of $266,500. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.3x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 94.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 39% higher than the state average of 67.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Chenequa has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.6%) is well below the state average of 8.0%.

Education

55.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Chenequa in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 67% higher than the state rate of 33.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 99.5%. Notably, 21.7% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Chenequa, Wisconsin is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Wisconsin state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 808 Census-designated places in Wisconsin. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.