Ozaukee County, Wisconsin Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Ozaukee County, WI Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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A
Health Above averageAmong the top 3 healthiest counties in Wisconsin
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A
Income Above averageAmong the top 3 wealthiest counties in Wisconsin
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A+
Education Top gradeAmong the top 3 best educated counties in Wisconsin
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Ozaukee County | Wisconsin Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 92,977 | 5,910,864 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 83.4 | 90.2 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.74% | 0.34% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 42.0 | 40.4 | 37.3 |
| Households | 38,313 | 2,477,189 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Ozaukee County grew by 8.7% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 92,977 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Ozaukee County is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 22.1% of residents. That is 1.4 points above Wisconsin as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 17,496 18.8% -2.5 pts
- Millennials 29–44 17,638 19.0% -1.8 pts
- Gen X 45–60 20,586 22.1% +1.4 pts
- Boomers 61–79 18,567 20.0% +2.1 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Wisconsin, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.6% of the people living in Ozaukee County and men 49.4%.
- Women 50.6% Wisconsin 50.0%
- Men 49.4% Wisconsin 50.0%
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Economy
Ozaukee County has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Ozaukee County | Wisconsin Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $97,459 | $77,698 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 2.65% | 4.41% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.8% | 3.2% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Ozaukee County is about 25% higher than in Wisconsin.
Housing
| Metric | Ozaukee County | Wisconsin Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $308,928 | $170,479 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,153 | $1,087 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 72.9% | 67.8% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Ozaukee County is about 22.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,153 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Ozaukee County spend about 43 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 179 hours, about 7.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Ozaukee County | Wisconsin Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.5 | 18.8 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 43.1 | 37.5 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 179 | 156 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,562 | $4,846 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 17.5% | 13.1% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 7,558 | 6,703 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,531 | 811 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Wisconsin:
Ashland County (12.8 min), Door County (13.6 min), Eau Claire County (15.3 min).
Slowest:
Oconto County (26.4 min), St. Croix County (25.3 min), Waushara County (23.9 min).
The average commute time in Ozaukee County is 22 minutes, longer than the 19 minutes in Wisconsin.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Ozaukee County has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Ozaukee County | Wisconsin Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45.8% | 29.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.34 | 2.33 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Wisconsin:
Dane County (0.4), Ozaukee County (0.4), Waukesha County (0.4).
Lowest:
Clark County (0.2), Adams County (0.2), Juneau County (0.2).
Health
Ozaukee County has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Ozaukee County | Wisconsin Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.2 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 9.0% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 12.8% | 18.5% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Wisconsin:
Dane County (0.8), Waukesha County (0.8), Ozaukee County (0.8).
Lowest:
Menominee County (0.8), Clark County (0.8), Forest County (0.8).
Ozaukee County, WI Compared With Nearby Counties
Ozaukee County, WI is the 5th largest of the 6 counties compared here, 92,977 residents against a local median of 137,879. Where Ozaukee County, WI breaks from the counties next to it is median home price, sitting 82% above the local median of $169,943 at $308,928.
Median household income tells the same story from another angle: $97,459 against a local median of $73,392, 33% above it. The one measure here that carries a verdict is median household income, and at 33% above the local median it puts Ozaukee County, WI at the better end of the local range. The counties themselves spread $227,988 on median home price, so Ozaukee County, WI sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Ozaukee County, WI has the 2nd highest median home price of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozaukee County, WI | 92,977 | $97,459 #1/6 | $308,928 #2/6 | 21.5 min #5/6 |
| Milwaukee County, WI | 925,807 | $64,972 | $169,943 | 20.7 min |
| Sheboygan County, WI | 117,991 | $73,392 | $169,411 | 15.8 min |
| Racine County, WI | 197,532 | $78,183 | $175,947 | 21.2 min |
| Washington County, WI | 137,879 | $96,218 | $394,237 | 23.5 min |
| Manitowoc County, WI | 81,406 | $70,189 | $166,249 | 16.4 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ozaukee County, Wisconsin.
How many people live in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin?
About 92,977 people live in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, in 38,313 households of 2.3 people on average. The median age is 42.0, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 5 years.
Is Ozaukee County, Wisconsin mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin has 83 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is close to the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin?
The median home costs 3.2 times the median household income ($308,928 against $97,459), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,153 a month takes about 14% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin?
Unemployment in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin is only 2.8%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What share of adults in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin have a college degree?
45.8% of adults in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 2), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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