Village · Wisconsin
Dousman, Wisconsin
Dousman, village, in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. Dousman had 2,665 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 9.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,419 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,479 (±49). GEOID 5520550.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,665
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,419 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,479 ±49
Median household income
$96,513
±$11,802 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $77,485
Median home value
$392,800
±$45,291 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $266,500
Median gross rent
$1,421
±$70 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $1,087
Where is Dousman and what county is it in?
Dousman is a village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. It covers 3.0 square miles of land, 812 residents per square mile in 2020.
Dousman is in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 4 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Dousman, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,665 people lived in Dousman on July 1, 2025, up 9.8% since 2020, faster than Wisconsin (+1.3%). The 2020 Census counted 2,419 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,479 (±49).
| Measure | Dousman | Waukesha County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,479 ±49 | 411,762 | no clear change |
| Households | 953 ±71 | 168,658 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.45 ±0.19 | 2.42 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,028 ±96 | 175,591 | no clear change |
Dousman's population since 2000
From 1,584 in 2000 to 2,665 in 2025: up 68.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Dousman as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Dousman?
The median resident of Dousman is 48.3 years old; 18.3% are under 18 and 21.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 95.5%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 2.3%.
| Measure | Dousman | Waukesha County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.3 ±6.5 | 43.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.3% ±4.1 pts | 21.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.9% ±3.5 pts | 20.5% | – |
| Male | 48.1% ±4.2 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.9% ±1.6 pts | 5.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 95.5% ±2.5 pts | 85.0% | +6.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 3.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.3% ±2.2 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.2% ±1.1 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.0% ±2.4 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.2% ±3.1 pts | 5.5% | – |
| With a disability | 14.3% ±3.6 pts | 9.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.2% ±1.5 pts | 3.1% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.7% ±3.8 pts | 97.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 32.3% ±5.7 pts | 48.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.2% ±3.0 pts | 16.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.8% ±2.4 pts | 90.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 1.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Dousman earn?
Half of Dousman's 953 households earn less than $96,513 a year (±$11,802), against $106,076 in Waukesha County and $77,485 in Wisconsin. In 2015-2019 it was $82,201 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Dousman | Waukesha County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $96,513 ±$11,802 | $106,076 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $116,316 ±$12,204 | $137,605 | – |
| Per capita income | $45,912 ±$4,502 | $58,126 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 5.0% ±2.7 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.0% ±6.9 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.8% ±3.3 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.4% ±2.0 pts | 96.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.0% ±5.5 pts | 94.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Dousman?
Owners occupy 63.9% of Dousman's occupied homes and renters 36.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $392,800 by its owner (±$45,291). The median renter pays $1,421 a month including utilities, and 41.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Dousman | Waukesha County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $392,800 ±$45,291 | $398,200 | +$56,205 |
| Median gross rent | $1,421 ±$70 | $1,356 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.5% ±12.9 pts | 35.6% | −23.2 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,026 ±$186 | $2,144 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 63.9% ±7.2 pts | 76.0% | +9.6 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 36.1% ±7.2 pts | 24.0% | – |
| Housing units | 1,028 ±96 | 175,591 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±3.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.5% ±9.5 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 58.9% ±8.7 pts | 69.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0% ±1.2 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.4% ±2.8 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.8% ±4.1 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.0% ±3.2 pts | 3.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Dousman building?
Builders took permits for 33 new housing units in Dousman in 2025 (31 in single-family houses), 12.4 per 1,000 residents against 4.3 across Wisconsin.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Dousman work and get to work?
78.8% of Dousman's workers drive alone and 14.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.6 minutes.
| Measure | Dousman | Waukesha County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.0% ±4.3 pts | 66.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.0% ±1.1 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 78.8% ±5.8 pts | 76.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.1% ±2.3 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 2.3% ±2.1 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.1% ±5.1 pts | 16.8% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.6 min ±2.4 | 22.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Dousman?
No census tract lies mostly in Dousman; 3 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2040.03Waukesha County | 4,212 | $120,333 |
| Tract 2041Waukesha County | 6,365 | $148,889 |
| Tract 2040.04Waukesha County | 4,123 | $109,383 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Dousman) · Census block assignment files
How does Dousman compare with other places in Wisconsin?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Dousman is the 6,705th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 231st-most populous of 608 in Wisconsin.
Dousman ranks 286th of 914 places in Wisconsin with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 231st | 608 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 34th | 884 |
| Residents per square mile | 272nd | 914 |
| Median household income | 286th | 914 |
| Per capita income | 366th | 911 |
| Median home value | 120th | 913 |
| Median gross rent | 79th | 825 |
| Poverty rate | 515th | 706 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 292nd | 914 |
| Median age | 308th | 914 |
| Owner-occupied share | 768th | 914 |
| Work from home | 268th | 827 |
| Travel time to work | 253rd | 914 |
Dousman's figures with every place in Wisconsin (CSV)
Every place in Wisconsin, sortable · Compare Dousman with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Dousman?
20 of the 57 figures for Dousman on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Dousman are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Dousman.