Pewaukee, Wisconsin
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Pewaukee is a city located in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 11,783. The city was incorporated from what was formerly the Town of Pewaukee. The Village of Pewaukee, which was incorporated out of the town before it incorporated as a city, is located within the city.
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Geography
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Location of Pewaukee (city), Wisconsin
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 60.1 km² (23.2 mi²). 56.4 km² (21.8 mi²) of it is land and 3.8 km² (1.5 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 6.24% water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 11,783 people, 4,553 households, and 3,496 families residing in the city. The population density is 209.0/km² (541.3/mi²). There are 4,761 housing units at an average density of 84.4/km² (218.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 97.22% White, 0.35% Black or African American, 0.08% Native American, 1.07% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.44% from other races, and 0.84% from two or more races. 1.30% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 4,553 households out of which 31.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.2% are married couples living together, 5.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 23.2% are non-families. 17.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 4.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.57 and the average family size is 2.93.
In the city the population is spread out with 23.1% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 30.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 99.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 98.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $75,589, and the median income for a family is $80,163. Males have a median income of $55,810 versus $35,320 for females. The per capita income for the city is $34,851. 1.3% of the population and 0.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 1.0% of those under the age of 18 and 2.3% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Business
Pewaukee is, among other things, the world headquarters of Harken (http://www.harken.com/company/company.php), the world's premier manufacturer of high-quality sailboat and yacht gear that is sold worldwide, especially in the racing segment.
External links
- City of Pewaukee (http://www.cityofpewaukee.us/)