Muskego () is a city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 25,032. It is part of the Milwaukee metropolitan area.
The name Muskego is derived from the Potawatomi Indian name for the area, "Mus-kee-Guaac", meaning sunfish. The Potawatomi were the original inhabitants of Muskego. Muskego is the fifth-largest community in Waukesha County, and has a large Norwegian American population. There are three lakes within the city's boundaries.
| Ethnicity | Muskego | USA |
|---|---|---|
| White | 94.3% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.3% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 1.1% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 3.6% | 18.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| HOUSEHOLD INCOME | Muskego | USA |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.1% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.3% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.1% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.9% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 22% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 16.6% | 7.1% |
| Education | Muskego | USA |
|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3% | 7.0% |
| High School or GED | 26% | 27.0% |
| Other College | 22% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9% | 9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 27% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1% | 1.0% |