Demographics / Workforce

Oconomowoc Workforce
Since 2000, the City of Oconomowoc has seen a significant growth in population of 15% compared to Waukesha County and the State of Wisconsin, where growth hovered between 6% and 5% over the same period. This growth has led to a fairly large population in Oconomowoc compared to surrounding areas.

People
Oconomowoc
Waukesha County
Wisconsin
Population
14,241
383,564
5,646,679
Population Density
2,147
688
104
Population Change
14.91%
6.24%
5.26%
Median Age
40.3
41.1
38.5
Households
5,960
150,178
2,252,639
Household Size
2.36
2.54
2.44
Male Population
48.79%
49.48%
49.70%
Female Population
51.21%
50.52%
50.30%

Unemployment Rate & Future Job Growth
The unemployment rate in Oconomowoc is lower than that of Waukesha County and the State of Wisconsin. Furthermore, recent job growth has been positive, and future job growth is expected to increase at a higher rate than that of the country.

Economy
Oconomowoc
Wisconsin
United States
Unemployment Rate
7.10%
8.10%
9.10%
Recent Job Growth
1.49%
-0.36%
-0.12%
Future Job Growth
35.88%
30.64%
31.25%

Contact Oconomowoc Economic Development Director Robert Duffy for more information.