Population 25,662 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Muskego
Household size in Muskego
| Period | Muskego | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.66 | 2.51 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.65 | 2.53 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.71 | 2.51 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.47 | 2.45 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.19 | −0.06 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Muskego run small, averaging 2.47 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has dropped from 2.66 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northeast.
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 Muskego
| Period | Muskego | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.0 | 37.8 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.5 | 38.7 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.9 | 39.6 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.2 | 39.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.3 | +1.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Muskego skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 42.0, in line with the national trend.
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 Muskego
| Period | Muskego | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 13.0% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 12.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 12.2% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Muskego: 5.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.4 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 200 Wisconsin cities with 5,000+ people, only 18 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 Muskego
Renters in Muskego
| Period | Muskego | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.2% | 37.2% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.8% | 39.1% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.5% | 39.9% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.2% | 39.6% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 15.2% of households in Muskego rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 34.5% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged down 1.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Of the 200 Wisconsin cities with 5,000+ people, only 16 have a lower share of renters.
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 Muskego
| Period | Muskego | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.7% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 8.1% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 7.8% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 7.2% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.9% of homes in Muskego are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Muskego has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Wisconsin cities.
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 Muskego
| Period | Muskego | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1964 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1984 | 1965 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1966 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1968 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Muskego is younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1987, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1982 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the northeast 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 Muskego
| Period | Muskego | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,051 | $849 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,095 | $928 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,204 | $1,022 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,543 | $1,290 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$492 | +$441 | +$380 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Muskego costs $1,543 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in the Milwaukee area as a whole ($1,290). Rent has climbed $492 a month since 2006–10, up 47%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 34.3% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 Muskego
Bachelor's degrees in Muskego
| Period | Muskego | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.0% | 31.0% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 33.2% | 32.9% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.0% | 35.4% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 45.4% | 39.2% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.3 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than four in ten adults 25 and older in Muskego (45.4%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 9.3 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the northwest.
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 Muskego
| Period | Muskego | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.1% | 88.5% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.1% | 89.5% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.5% | 91.0% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.9% | 92.2% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Muskego: 96.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 1.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Muskego 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 Muskego
| Period | Muskego | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 7.7% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.0% | 8.7% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.1% | 4.0% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −3.7 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Muskego has been low: just 2.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.7 points, in line with the national trend. 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).
Muskego 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muskego | 2.47 | 47.2 | 5.3% | 15.2% | 3.9% | 1987 | $1,543 | 45.4% | 96.9% | 2.1% |
| Big Bend | 2.40 | 48.9 | 2.6% | 3.8% | 5.9% | 1977 | $1,227 | 43.3% | 96.9% | 2.0% |
| Hales Corners | 2.42 | 42.5 | 9.4% | 40.1% | 5.8% | 1964 | $1,333 | 43.8% | 95.6% | 2.3% |
| Wind Lake | 2.39 | 46.6 | 3.9% | 24.8% | 6.7% | 1975 | $1,187 | 27.9% | 95.4% | 5.4% |
| New Berlin | 2.43 | 45.9 | 6.4% | 23.5% | 4.7% | 1979 | $1,468 | 47.9% | 97.6% | 2.1% |
| Franklin | 2.54 | 43.7 | 7.2% | 22.6% | 3.9% | 1988 | $1,426 | 44.8% | 95.2% | 3.4% |
| Greendale | 2.37 | 41.7 | 12.6% | 33.2% | 4.1% | 1966 | $1,295 | 46.0% | 96.6% | 2.2% |
| Kneeland | 2.42 | 52.5 | 5.2% | 6.0% | 2.0% | 1979 | $2,471 | 20.0% | 92.9% | 2.0% |
| Greenfield | 2.18 | 42.5 | 8.1% | 45.5% | 4.6% | 1974 | $1,213 | 33.8% | 94.2% | 2.4% |
| Tichigan | 2.59 | 49.3 | 4.9% | 7.3% | 7.9% | 1995 | $1,525 | 44.4% | 98.6% | 3.9% |
| Waterford | 2.32 | 48.6 | 5.1% | 20.2% | 6.0% | 1983 | $1,352 | 29.9% | 95.7% | 2.7% |
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 Muskego. 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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