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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Whitewater

Wisconsin · 13,437 residents · 8.836 sq mi
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Whitewater has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,793. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $112,000. At a median age of 21.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 27.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 21.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

13,437
+6%since 1990
from 12,636 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,521 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 1,430 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
21.9
+1%since 1990
from 21.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,793
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,886 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,965
+63%since 1990
from $8,565 in 1990
US average: $21,522
27.4%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 30.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$112,000
+43%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $59,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$504
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $369 in 1990
US average: $602
36.2%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 37.3% in 1990
63.8% rent
3.5
+18%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(11,887)
Black2.4%(306)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(263)
Asian2.1%(260)
Diversity Score18.6%(2,356)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(11,932)
Black2.2%(301)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(873)
Asian1.4%(194)
Diversity Score23.8%(3,193)
24
+27%since 1990
from 19 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

31.8%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 35.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.3%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 81.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
12.4%
−4.5 ptssince 1990
from 16.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.8 min
−6%since 1990
from 14.7 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 Whitewater, Wisconsin?

Whitewater, Wisconsin has about 13,437 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Whitewater, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Whitewater, Wisconsin earns about $31,793 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Whitewater, Wisconsin expensive?

In Whitewater, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $112,000, and the typical rent is about $504 a month.

How educated are people in Whitewater, Wisconsin?

About 31.8% of adults age 25 and over in Whitewater, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Whitewater, Wisconsin?

About 27.4% of people in Whitewater, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Whitewater, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Whitewater, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 801 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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