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Wales, Wisconsin, in Waukesha county, is 7 miles W of Waukesha, Wisconsin (center to center) and 23 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The people of the village are in the Milwaukee - Waukesha metropolitan area. Wales has a population of 2,523.
In Wales, about 74% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Wales. "Full house" describes much of the households in the village, with the many large families there.
Among adults, males are better represented than women in Wales.
In 2000, Wales had a median family income of $77,468. Wales is full of successful families and individuals. The village has a large middle class. Wales isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty. The village benefits from its educated workforce.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Wales residents, with $3,200. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
In Wales, 85% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the village may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. Wales has higher property taxes than most places in Wisconsin, which provides more money for local schools and services.
In Wales, 95% of commuters drive to work. Why drive when you can avoid it? People in the village use public transportation more than most people in similar villages.
Wales strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
Comparing Wales to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):
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| Male Share of the Population | | |
| Well-Paid Single Men |  |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women |  | |
| Age of the Population |  | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
| Racial Diversity | |  |
| Female Share of the Population | | |
| Senior Citizens | | |
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| Median Family Income | | |
| College Educated Adults | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work |  | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
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