COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Walworth County

Wisconsin · 93,759 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 $46,274. Population has grown 25% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $128,800.

At a glance

Wealthier

above the US median

US median: $42,589

Mid-age

median age 35.1

US median: 35.2

Average education

22% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

Less affordable

home values up 42%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

93,759

+25%since 1990

from 75,000 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

169 / sq mi

+25%since 1990

from 135 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

35.1

+7%since 1990

from 32.9 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

2024106K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$46,274

+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $30,345 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$21,229

+57%since 1990

from $13,526 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

8.4%

−1.2 ptssince 1990

from 9.6% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$128,800

+42%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $68,700 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$588

+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $413 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

69.1%

+2.2 ptssince 1990

from 66.9% in 1990

30.9% rent

Afford Score

2.8

+23%since 1990

from 2.3 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

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

Black0.6%(435)

Hispanic / Latino2.5%(1,843)

Asian1%(733)

Diversity Score13.3%(10,007)

2000

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

Black0.8%(747)

Hispanic / Latino6.5%(6,136)

Asian0.6%(592)

Diversity Score18.7%(17,577)

Diversity Score

+41%since 1990

from 13 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

21.8%

+4.2 ptssince 1990

from 17.5% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

84.2%

+5.2 ptssince 1990

from 79.0% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

6.8%

+0.8 ptssince 1990

from 6.1% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

17.2 min

−23%since 1990

from 22.2 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

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 93,759 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Walworth County, Wisconsin earns about $46,274 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 $128,800, and the typical rent is about $588 a month.

How educated are people in Walworth County, Wisconsin?

About 21.8% 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 8.4% of people in Walworth County, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Walworth County, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Walworth County, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 18,759 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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

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