Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2023 Population

105,447

0.304% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

41.1

0.983% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

9.72%

1.63% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$77,359

2.91% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$275,900

8.49% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

55,282

0.618% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI had a population of 105k people with a median age of 41.1 and a median household income of $77,359. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI grew from 105,127 to 105,447, a 0.304% increase and its median household income grew from $75,172 to $77,359, a 2.91% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (83.6%), Two+ (Hispanic) (4.71%), White (Hispanic) (3.56%), Other (Hispanic) (3.32%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.55%).

None of the households in Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.6% of the residents in Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI are University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (3,231 degrees awarded in 2022) and Wright Graduate University for the Realization of Human Potential (59 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI was $275,900, and the homeownership rate was 70.6%.

Most people in Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI was 2 cars per household.

Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI borders Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI, Janesville-Beloit, WI, Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI, Racine, WI, Rockford, IL, and Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI.

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Population & Diversity

Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI is home to a population of 105k people, from which 96.6% are citizens. As of 2023, 6.14% of Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI residents were born outside of the country (6.48k people).

In 2023, there were 17.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (88.1k people) in Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.96k Two+ (Hispanic) and 3.75k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.6%

2023 Citizenship

96.6%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.6% of Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI was 96.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
88.1k ± 361
Two+ (Hispanic)
4.96k ± 812
White (Hispanic)
3.75k ± 568

11.9%

Hispanic Population

12.5k people

11.9% of the people in Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI are hispanic (12.5k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Wisconsin.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
84,791 ± 7,097 people
India
23,051 ± 3,720 people
China
15,381 ± 3,041 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wisconsin was Mexico, the natal country of 84,791 Wisconsin residents, followed by India with 23,051 and China with 15,381.

Foreign-Born Population

6.14%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

6.48k people

6.02%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

6.33k people

As of 2023, 6.14% of Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI residents (6.48k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI was 6.02%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,799 ± 259
Gulf War (2001-)
1,116 ± 222
Gulf War (1990s)
545 ± 174

Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.61 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI employs 55.3k people. The largest industries in Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI are Manufacturing (10,280 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,571 people), and Retail Trade (6,163 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($78,500), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($67,685), and Public Administration ($62,788).

Males in Wisconsin have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,062. The income inequality in Wisconsin (measured using the Gini index) is 0.443, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

55.3k

2023 Value

± 1,607

−0.618%

1 Year decline

± 4.08%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI declined at a rate of −0.618%, from 55.6k employees to 55.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI, are Management Occupations (6,263 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,921 people), and Production Occupations (5,640 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

55.3k

2023 Value

± 1,607

−0.618%

1 Year decline

± 4.08%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI declined at a rate of −0.618%, from 55.6k employees to 55.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI, are Manufacturing (10,280 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,571 people), and Retail Trade (6,163 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI, though some of these residents may live in Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$55,151

Median earning men ± $2,180

$35,519

Median earning women ± $1,006

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($77,946), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($67,273), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($66,528).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($61,011), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,821), and Public Administration ($52,159).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

1.6%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.95M people employed in Wisconsin. This represents a 1.6% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.3%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Wisconsin.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

245
Construction
188
Other Services (except Public Administration)
175
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$511k
Manufacturing
$222k
Retail Trade
$220k
Health Care and Social Assistance

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Donald J. Trump with 49.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.518%).

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing the state of Wisconsin. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.6%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.7%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (0.518%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Donald J. Trump with 49.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.518%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Wisconsin for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Wisconsin

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Ron Johnson

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Tammy Baldwin

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing Wisconsin.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Wisconsin over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Wisconsin

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Wisconsin have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI awarded 3,290 degrees. The student population of Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 5,447 male students and 5,659 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI are White (2,767 and 84.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (234 and 7.15%), Black or African American (126 and 3.85%), and Two or More Races (65 and 1.99%).

The largest universities in Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI by number of degrees awarded are University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (3,231 and 98.2%) and Wright Graduate University for the Realization of Human Potential (59 and 1.79%).

The most popular majors in Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI are General Business (382 and 11.6%), Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (220 and 6.69%), and General Finance (200 and 6.08%).

The median tuition cost in Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI for a public four year colleges is $6,519 for in-state students and $15,694 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 82.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 26.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 11,106 (49% men and 51% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 11,106 students enrolled in Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI, 49% men and 51% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 8,970 records, of which 50.6% were women and 49.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Marketing & Marketing Management
175 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
126 degrees awarded
General Finance
190 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI was General Marketing & Marketing Management with 175 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
3,231 degrees awarded
Wright Graduate University for the Realization of Human Potential
59 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Wisconsin-Whitewater with 3,231 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 1,509 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI, which is 0.847 times less than the 1,781 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,767 degrees mean that there were 11.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 234 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($6,519) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,345) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($580) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.697% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.597% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.41M), Some college (1.02M), and Bachelors Degree (921k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI was $275,900 in 2023, which is 0.909 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $254,300 to $275,900, a 8.49% increase. The homeownership rate in Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI is 70.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI have an average commute time of 23.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI is $77,359. In 2023, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI was Waukesha County, WI with a value of $104,100, followed by St. Croix County, WI and Ozaukee County, WI, with respective values of $102,482 and $96,734.

Housing

Property

$275,900

Median Property Value 2023

±$5,976

$29,942

Median Property Taxes

±$957

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

70.6%

Homeownership

2023

61.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 70.6% of the housing units in Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI was Waukesha County, WI with a value of $104,100, followed by St. Croix County, WI and Ozaukee County, WI, with respective values of $102,482 and $96,734.

The following map shows all of the counties in Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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$77,359

Median Household Income

± $2,434

42.4k

Number of Households

± 1,414

In 2023, the median household income of the 42.4k households in Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI grew to $77,359 from the previous year's value of $75,172.

The following chart displays the households in Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI is from Wisconsin.

0.443

2022 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

0.443

2021 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

In 2022, the income inequality in Wisconsin was 0.443 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.043% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Wisconsin was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Wisconsin in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Wisconsin across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (76.8%)
Worked At Home (9.66%)
Carpooled (8.58%)

In 2023, 76.8% of workers in Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.66%) and those who carpooled to work (8.58%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI have a shorter commute time (23.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.91% of the workforce in Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.72% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI (9.98k out of 103k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.3% of the population of Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI has health coverage, with 53.3% on employee plans, 11.9% on Medicaid, 15.3% on Medicare, 12.9% on non-group plans, and 0.882% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Wisconsin see 1242 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.04% decrease from the previous year (1255 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1384 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 423 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,242 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wisconsin

Primary care physicians in Wisconsin see an average of 1,242 patients per year. This represents a 1.04% decrease from the previous year (1,255 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Wisconsin in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.7% under 18 years, 21.4% between 18 and 34 years, 38% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.2% were men and 49.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.71%

Uninsured

53.3%

Employer Coverage

11.9%

Medicaid

15.3%

Medicare

12.9%

Non-Group

0.882%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI declined by 4.98% from 6.01% to 5.71%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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