COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Walworth County

Wisconsin · 75,000 residents · 555.433 sq mi

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The short version

Walworth County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $30,345. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 18,759 residents. Median home value is $68,700.

At a glance

Average income

near the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 32.9

US median: 33.0

Average education

18% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 30%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

75,000

−20%vs 2000

vs 93,759 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

135 / sq mi

−20%vs 2000

vs 169 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

32.9

−6%vs 2000

vs 35.1 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

2024106K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$30,345

−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $46,274 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$13,526

−36%vs 2000

vs $21,229 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

9.6%

+1.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 8.4% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$68,700

−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $128,800 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$413

−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $588 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

66.9%

−2.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 69.1% in 2000

33.1% rent

Afford Score

2.3

−19%vs 2000

vs 2.8 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic91.1%(85,428)

Black0.8%(747)

Hispanic / Latino6.5%(6,136)

Asian0.6%(592)

Other0%

Diversity Score18.7%(17,577)

1990

White, non-Hispanic96.8%(72,587)

Black0.6%(435)

Hispanic / Latino2.5%(1,843)

Asian1%(733)

Other1.7%(1,245)

Diversity Score13.3%(10,007)

Diversity Score

−29%vs 2000

vs 19 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

17.5%

−4.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 21.8% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

79.0%

−5.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 84.2% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

6.1%

−0.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 6.8% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

22.2 min

+29%vs 2000

vs 17.2 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walworth County, Wisconsin?

Walworth County, Wisconsin has about 75,000 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Walworth County, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Walworth County, Wisconsin earns about $30,345 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Walworth County, Wisconsin expensive?

In Walworth County, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $68,700, and the typical rent is about $413 a month.

How educated are people in Walworth County, Wisconsin?

About 17.5% of adults age 25 and over in Walworth County, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Walworth County, Wisconsin?

About 9.6% of people in Walworth County, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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

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