Ozaukee County, Wisconsin Demographics 2026

Name: Ozaukee County, Wisconsin Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Ozaukee County, Wisconsin has a population of 92,966, the 18th most populous county in Wisconsin. The median household income is $96,996 and the median home value is $390,200. The poverty rate is 5.0%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Ozaukee County Quick Facts

Population 92,966

Median Household Income $96,996

Median Home Value $390,200

Poverty Rate 5.0%

Unemployment Rate 2.8%

Median Age 43.9 years

Homeownership Rate 72.9%

Affordability Ratio 4.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 51.2%

High School Graduation 97.8%

Cities/Places 9

Population 92,966 18th of 72

Median Income $96,996 25% higher than state

Poverty Rate 5.0%

Unemployment 2.8%

How Ozaukee County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	92,345	92,966	+0.7%
Median household income	$96,734	$96,996	+0.3%
Median home value	$368,900	$390,200	+5.8%

Median Household Income

Ozaukee

$96,996

$77,485

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Ozaukee

$390,200

$266,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 9.0%

$25K-$50K 15.2%

$50K-$100K 27.1%

$100K+ 48.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.1%

$10K-$15K

1.6%

$15K-$20K

1.6%

$20K-$25K

2.6%

$25K-$30K

3.3%

$30K-$35K

2.6%

$35K-$40K

3.0%

$40K-$45K

3.4%

$45K-$50K

2.9%

$50K-$60K

6.5%

$60K-$75K

7.6%

$75K-$100K

13.1%

$100K-$125K

10.4%

$125K-$150K

7.8%

$150K-$200K

11.7%

$200K+

18.8%

Employment

2.8% Unemployment Rate State: 3.3%|National: 5.2%

65.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 72.9%

Renter 27.1%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,154/mo 14.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.9%

18-34

18.0%

35-54

24.8%

55-74

27.1%

75+

9.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 37 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Ozaukee County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Mequon	25,270	$144,051	4.2%	$501,600
Port Washington	12,645	$81,948	6.7%	$296,300
Cedarburg	12,605	$84,896	4.7%	$422,000
Grafton	12,445	$89,861	3.7%	$328,800
Saukville	4,267	$79,730	8.5%	$299,600
Thiensville	3,299	$95,685	5.6%	$352,100
Belgium	2,488	$74,886	3.0%	$244,600
Fredonia	2,448	$99,013	9.7%	$286,000
Waubeka	573	$75,859	9.1%	$279,400

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Population Overview

Ozaukee County is located in Wisconsin with a total population of 92,966. It is the 18th most populous county out of 72 in Wisconsin. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ozaukee County is 43.9 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ozaukee County is $96,996. This is 25% higher than the state median of $77,485. It is also 20% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.0%. This is 53% 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 2.8%. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $390,200. Housing costs are 46% higher than the state median of $266,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x. 72.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 67.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Ozaukee County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.7%. The Black or African American population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 5.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.7%) is well below the state average of 8.0%.

Education

51.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Ozaukee County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 53% 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 97.8%. Notably, 19.0% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Ozaukee County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Wisconsin and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Ozaukee County, Wisconsin?

Ozaukee County has a population of 92,966, making it the 18th most populous county in Wisconsin.

What is the median income in Ozaukee County?

The median household income in Ozaukee County is $96,996 with a poverty rate of 5.0%.

How many cities are in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin?

Ozaukee County contains 9 Census-designated places.