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Dousman, WI


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Dousman, Wisconsin

Dousman, Wisconsin, in Waukesha county, is 12 miles W of Waukesha, Wisconsin (center to center) and 28 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The village is part of the Milwaukee - Waukesha metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 1,584 people people live in Dousman.

The People and Families of Dousman

In Dousman, about 49% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dousman had a median family income of $53,409.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($950) in Dousman than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the village.

Dousman Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Dousman, about 56% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the village tends to be newer than in most villages. Renting one (or even zero) bedroom apartments is pretty common in Dousman.

Commuting

In Dousman, 94% of commuters drive to work. In the village, people like to walk or ride bicycles.

High Points

Dousman strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Dousman People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Dousman Well-Paid Single Women
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Dousman Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Dousman Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Dousman Median Family Income
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Dousman Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Dousman, WI

Comparing Dousman to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women98
Well-Paid Single Men97
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Female Share of the Population68
Racial Diversity68
Senior Citizens55
Male Share of the Population53
Age of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size79
Portion of People Married44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better108
People Above Poverty98
Median Family Income97
College Educated Adults88

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work97
Public Transportation Use88
Short Commute Times42
Working at Home42

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Housing Recently Built99
People Living Alone43
Affordability of Property Taxes13
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
Affordability of Rents11
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