Wauwatosa, WI Profile
Wauwatosa, WI, population 45,014, is located
in Wisconsin's Milwaukee county,
about 5.2 miles from Milwaukee and 70.4 miles from Madison.
Through the 90's Wauwatosa's population has declined by about 4%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of this decade the population of Wauwatosa has declined by about 5%.
Wauwatosa's property crime levels tend to be higher than Wisconsin's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Wauwatosa tend to be about the same as Wisconsin's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 46% |
| Females | 54% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 94% |
| African American | 2% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 2% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 2% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 39.10 |
| Males | 36.90 |
| Females | 41.00 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 13.00% | | Under 20: | 12.00% |
| 20 to 40 | 13.00% | | 20 to 40: | 14.00% |
| 40 to 60 | 13.00% | | 40 to 60: | 14.00% |
| Over 60 | 8.00% | | Over 60: | 14.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 47,271 | N/A |
| 2001 | 46,836 | -0.92% |
| 2002 | 46,434 | -0.86% |
| 2003 | 46,054 | -0.82% |
| 2004 | 45,518 | -1.16% |
| 2005 | 45,014 | -1.11% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $54,519 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 221 |
| 2002 | 181 |
| 2003 | 283 |
| 2004 | 294 |
| 2005 | 220 |
| 2006 | 290 |
| 2007 | 216 |
| 2008 | 245 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Murder, Man-Slaughter |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
| Forcible Rape |
8 |
7 |
10 |
14 |
15 |
6 |
6 |
10 |
| Robbery |
68 |
60 |
72 |
75 |
57 |
87 |
70 |
65 |
| Aggravated Assault |
28 |
20 |
51 |
48 |
29 |
37 |
20 |
35 |
Property Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 5,071 |
| 2002 | 4,794 |
| 2003 | 4,206 |
| 2004 | 4,204 |
| 2005 | 4,696 |
| 2006 | 4,219 |
| 2007 | 4,559 |
| 2008 | 3,857 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Burglary |
270 |
292 |
303 |
239 |
275 |
266 |
289 |
233 |
| Larceny, Theft |
1,968 |
1,861 |
1,565 |
1,608 |
1,722 |
1486 |
1612 |
1417 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft |
176 |
146 |
108 |
111 |
155 |
154 |
126 |
97 |
| Arson |
0 |
0 |
- |
7 |
1 |
0 |
0
|
0
|
Location
| Elevation | 672 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 13.2 Square Miles |
