Population 6,612 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Dousman
Household size in Dousman
| Period | Dousman | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.62 | 2.51 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.60 | 2.53 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.51 | 2.51 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.50 | 2.45 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.12 | −0.06 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
The average household in Dousman has 2.50 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.62, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the center and smallest in the west.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Dousman
| Period | Dousman | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.5 | 37.8 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.9 | 38.7 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.2 | 39.6 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.3 | 39.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.8 | +1.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 48.3, Dousman is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 44.5 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the southeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Dousman
| Period | Dousman | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 13.0% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 12.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 12.2% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.0% of households in Dousman, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 2.9 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 200 Wisconsin cities with 5,000+ people, only five have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Dousman
Renters in Dousman
| Period | Dousman | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.1% | 37.2% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.2% | 39.1% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.4% | 39.9% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.4% | 39.6% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Dousman is largely a place of homeowners: only 15.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 31.7% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 3.7 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Dousman
| Period | Dousman | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 8.1% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 7.8% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 7.2% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Dousman: 6.7% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The Milwaukee area as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy is up 1.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Dousman
| Period | Dousman | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1964 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1965 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1966 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1968 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in Dousman was built around 1983, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are newer than in the wider Milwaukee area, where the median home dates to 1968. The median year built has moved up from 1979 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the southwest has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Dousman
| Period | Dousman | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $786 | $849 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,191 | $928 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,207 | $1,022 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,386 | $1,290 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$600 | +$441 | +$380 | +$606 |
The median renter in Dousman pays $1,386 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are higher than in the Milwaukee area as a whole ($1,290). Rents are up $600 a month from 2006–10, a 76% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 29.5% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Dousman
Bachelor's degrees in Dousman
| Period | Dousman | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.0% | 31.0% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 33.2% | 32.9% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.3% | 35.4% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.7% | 39.2% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Dousman as nationally: 33.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in the Milwaukee area as a whole (39.2%). The share with a degree has risen 2.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Dousman
| Period | Dousman | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.8% | 88.5% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.7% | 89.5% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.6% | 91.0% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.3% | 92.2% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Dousman: 97.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 1.5 points, in line with the national trend. Dousman has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Wisconsin cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Dousman
| Period | Dousman | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 7.7% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.8% | 8.7% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.8% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.7% | 4.0% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −3.7 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Dousman has been strong: just 1.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 3.4 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Dousman compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dousman | 2.50 | 48.3 | 4.0% | 15.4% | 6.7% | 1983 | $1,386 | 33.7% | 97.3% | 1.7% |
| Waterville | 2.89 | 46.9 | 2.0% | 2.4% | 4.2% | 1987 | $1,307 | 51.8% | 97.7% | 1.4% |
| Wales | 2.86 | 47.3 | 3.8% | 12.7% | 4.8% | 1984 | $1,360 | 44.3% | 99.0% | 2.0% |
| Genesee Depot | 2.52 | 50.4 | 4.5% | 9.1% | 5.6% | 1981 | $1,622 | 51.5% | 98.7% | 0.4% |
| North Prairie | 2.66 | 41.1 | 5.2% | 9.6% | 5.8% | 1992 | $1,304 | 42.1% | 98.6% | 1.6% |
| Summit Corners | 2.84 | 42.8 | 4.4% | 7.1% | 6.8% | 2002 | $1,206 | 54.4% | 99.4% | 3.0% |
| Delafield | 2.44 | 47.6 | 8.7% | 22.2% | 6.9% | 1986 | $1,571 | 57.2% | 99.1% | 1.3% |
| Sullivan | 2.43 | 47.5 | 3.0% | 22.0% | 7.9% | 1977 | $977 | 28.2% | 93.7% | 2.1% |
| Genesee | 2.55 | 47.9 | 4.4% | 11.7% | 5.5% | 1982 | $1,553 | 46.2% | 98.2% | 0.0% |
| Oconomowoc Lake | 2.78 | 46.8 | 3.2% | 10.8% | 20.0% | 1973 | $1,726 | 56.4% | 98.1% | 0.1% |
| Little Prairie | 2.67 | 48.7 | 3.5% | 6.0% | 1.1% | 1988 | $878 | 38.4% | 98.2% | 3.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Dousman. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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