City · Wisconsin
Mequon, Wisconsin
Mequon, city, in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. Mequon had 25,120 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 25,142 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 25,270 (±25). GEOID 5551150.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
25,120
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 25,142 · ACS 2020-2024: 25,270 ±25
Median household income
$144,051
±$13,874 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $77,485
Median home value
$501,600
±$29,781 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $266,500
Median gross rent
$2,157
±$230 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $1,087
Where is Mequon and what county is it in?
Mequon is a city in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. It covers 46.3 square miles of land, 543 residents per square mile in 2020.
Mequon 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 Mequon, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 25,120 people lived in Mequon on July 1, 2025, down 0.1% since 2020, while Wisconsin grew 1.3%. The 2020 Census counted 25,142 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 25,270 (±25).
| Measure | Mequon | Ozaukee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 25,270 ±25 | 92,966 | +1,126 |
| Households | 9,444 ±387 | 38,309 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.54 ±0.10 | 2.38 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 10,078 ±364 | 39,872 | +590 |
Mequon's population since 2000
From 21,823 in 2000 to 25,120 in 2025: up 15.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Mequon 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 Mequon?
The median resident of Mequon is 47.7 years old; 22.1% are under 18 and 25.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 84.6%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 4.4%. 8.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Mequon | Ozaukee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.7 ±1.4 | 43.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.1% ±1.5 pts | 20.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.4% ±1.8 pts | 21.6% | – |
| Male | 48.1% ±1.3 pts | 49.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.3% ±1.1 pts | 3.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 84.6% ±1.9 pts | 89.2% | −4.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.5% ±0.9 pts | 1.5% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.4% ±1.1 pts | 2.2% | +1.4 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.6% ±1.0 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.2% ±1.6 pts | 5.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.8% ±2.0 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.0% ±0.9 pts | 5.8% | – |
| With a disability | 9.5% ±1.3 pts | 10.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.8% ±0.8 pts | 2.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 98.9% ±0.6 pts | 97.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 69.6% ±2.9 pts | 51.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 30.9% ±3.0 pts | 19.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.1% ±2.0 pts | 90.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.6% ±1.4 pts | 2.0% | – |
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 Mequon earn?
Half of Mequon's 9,444 households earn less than $144,051 a year (±$13,874), against $96,996 in Ozaukee County and $77,485 in Wisconsin. In 2015-2019 it was $143,359 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Mequon | Ozaukee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $144,051 ±$13,874 | $96,996 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $209,325 ±$14,804 | $138,958 | – |
| Per capita income | $81,362 ±$6,020 | $59,040 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 4.2% ±1.5 pts | 5.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.5% ±3.6 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 2.1% ±0.9 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.3% ±1.5 pts | 96.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.6% ±1.8 pts | 93.5% | – |
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 Mequon?
Owners occupy 86.0% of Mequon's occupied homes and renters 14.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $501,600 by its owner (±$29,781). The median renter pays $2,157 a month including utilities, and 43.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Mequon | Ozaukee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $501,600 ±$29,781 | $390,200 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $2,157 ±$230 | $1,154 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.9% ±11.9 pts | 35.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,568 ±$153 | $2,090 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 86.0% ±2.7 pts | 72.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 14.0% ±2.7 pts | 27.1% | – |
| Housing units | 10,078 ±364 | 39,872 | +590 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.6% ±1.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.9% ±6.6 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.4% ±2.9 pts | 65.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.0% ±0.9 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.5% ±1.6 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.0% ±1.6 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.3% ±1.9 pts | 3.9% | – |
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 Mequon building?
Builders took permits for 85 new housing units in Mequon in 2025 (83 in single-family houses), 3.4 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 Mequon work and get to work?
67.3% of Mequon's workers drive alone and 25.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.6%.
| Measure | Mequon | Ozaukee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.1% ±2.8 pts | 65.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.6% ±1.1 pts | 2.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 67.3% ±3.4 pts | 74.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.6% ±1.6 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.8% ±0.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 25.8% ±3.3 pts | 17.5% | +17.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.9 min ±1.3 | 22.8 min | −1.8 min |
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 Mequon?
5 census tracts lie mostly in Mequon (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $108,750 (Tract 6602.02) to $188,125 (Tract 6603.04).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 6602.02Ozaukee County | 6,775 | $108,750 |
| Tract 6603.01Ozaukee County | 5,841 | $161,250 |
| Tract 6602.01Ozaukee County | 5,136 | $146,750 |
| Tract 6603.03Ozaukee County | 4,527 | $165,690 |
| Tract 6603.04Ozaukee County | 3,106 | $188,125 |
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 Mequon) · Census block assignment files
How does Mequon compare with other places in Wisconsin?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Mequon is the 1,612th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 35th-most populous of 608 in Wisconsin.
Mequon ranks 19th 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 | 35th | 608 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 572nd | 884 |
| Residents per square mile | 337th | 914 |
| Median household income | 19th | 914 |
| Per capita income | 12th | 911 |
| Median home value | 25th | 913 |
| Median gross rent | 4th | 825 |
| Poverty rate | 573rd | 706 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11th | 914 |
| Median age | 343rd | 914 |
| Owner-occupied share | 460th | 914 |
| Work from home | 18th | 827 |
| Travel time to work | 587th | 914 |
Mequon's figures with every place in Wisconsin (CSV)
Every place in Wisconsin, sortable · Compare Mequon 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 Mequon?
7 of the 57 figures for Mequon 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 Mequon 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 Mequon.