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Whitehall

Wisconsin · 1,558 residents · 3.805 sq mi
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Whitehall has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,233. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $95,200. Households here earn about 26% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,558
−6%since 2000
from 1,651 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
409 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 434 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.0
+5%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Whitehall
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,233
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,958 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,925
+7%since 2000
from $17,743 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.395
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade31.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,200
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$520
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $339 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.8%
−20.8 ptssince 2000
from 62.6% in 2000
38.0% rent
Vacancy rate
14.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+25%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(1,641)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(5)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.2%(20)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(1,470)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(66)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other1.7%(26)
Diversity Score15.9%(247)
Diversity Score
16
+1212%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.7 min
+28%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.7%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.9%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whitehall, Wisconsin?

Whitehall, Wisconsin has about 1,558 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Whitehall, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Whitehall, Wisconsin earns about $38,233 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Whitehall, Wisconsin expensive?

In Whitehall, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $95,200, and the typical rent is about $520 a month.

How educated are people in Whitehall, Wisconsin?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Whitehall, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Whitehall, Wisconsin?

About 15.1% of people in Whitehall, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Whitehall, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Whitehall, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 64 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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