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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Whitefish Bay

Wisconsin · 14,163 residents · 2.115 sq mi
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Whitefish Bay is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $80,755. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $193,100. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents. Households here earn about 84% more than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
71% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

14,163
−1%since 1990
from 14,272 in 1990
1990 – 2025
6,696 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 6,748 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.2
+3%since 1990
from 36.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
14K14K14K15K15K1990201020202024Whitefish Bay
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$80,755
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $53,539 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$39,609
+46%since 1990
from $27,040 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.2%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$193,100
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $116,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$752
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $605 in 1990
US average: $602
84.6%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 84.0% in 1990
15.4% rent
2.4
+10%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97%(13,846)
Black0.8%(116)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(99)
Asian2.1%(293)
Diversity Score8.9%(1,270)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(13,286)
Black1%(138)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(221)
Asian2.6%(366)
Diversity Score12.5%(1,767)
12
+40%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

70.9%
+9.7 ptssince 1990
from 61.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
97.9%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 95.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
29.8%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 25.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.6 min
−40%since 1990
from 19.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin?

Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin has about 14,163 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin earns about $80,755 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin expensive?

In Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $193,100, and the typical rent is about $752 a month.

How educated are people in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin?

About 70.9% of adults age 25 and over in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin?

About 3.2% of people in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 109 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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