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Whitehall

Wisconsin · 1,645 residents · 3.805 sq mi
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Whitehall has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,269. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $117,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,645
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,651 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
432 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 434 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+5%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Whitehall
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,269
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,958 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,865
+63%since 2000
from $17,743 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.7%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade31.3%
US avg: 10%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,800
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$664
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $339 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.6% in 2000
41.5% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+14%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(1,416)
Black0.6%(10)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(163)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.3%(5)
Diversity Score25.2%(415)
Diversity Score
25
+1986%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+54%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2011
from 60.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.9%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
47.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.6%
−88.0 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whitehall, Wisconsin?

Whitehall, Wisconsin has about 1,645 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Whitehall, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Whitehall, Wisconsin earns about $52,269 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 $117,800, and the typical rent is about $664 a month.

How educated are people in Whitehall, Wisconsin?

About 15.3% 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 9.6% 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 151 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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