Waunakee

Welcome to Waunakee

Madison’s northernmost suburb, Waunakee, has the flair of being “the only Waunakee in the World.” It’s a fast-growing, friendly community that expands around and out from downtown and its neighborhoods, including one built around an airstrip. A sweet Main Street features locally owned shops, some historic buildings and homes, a brew pub, a wine bar, and more. New and upscale developments with expansive homes are taking shape outside of town.
 
A drive through the country, past fields, and farms, is the bucolic way to Waunakee, which sits north of Lake Mendota by a few miles. Plus, drive in any direction and you’ll run into the outdoors, whether it’s hiking in the woods at nearby state and county parks, climbing amid beautiful glacial terrain, or water sports on rivers and lakes.

Overview for Waunakee, WI

14,679 people live in Waunakee, where the median age is 39 and the average individual income is $53,960. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

14,679

Total Population

39 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$53,960

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Waunakee, WI

Waunakee has 5,318 households, with an average household size of 2.75. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Waunakee do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 14,679 people call Waunakee home. The population density is 2,047.41 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

14,679

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

39

Median Age

52.52 / 47.48%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
5,318

Total Households

2.75

Average Household Size

$53,960

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Waunakee, WI

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The following schools are within or nearby Waunakee. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Waunakee Heritage Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 4th
4/5
St John The Baptist Catholic School
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
5/5
PUBLIC
7th - 8th
5/5
Arboretum Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 4th
5/5
Waunakee Prairie Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 4th
4/5
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