Janesville City, WI Demographics
What is the population of Janesville?
There are 65,813 residents in Janesville, with a median age of 40. Of this, 49.58% are males and 50.42% are females. US-born citizens make up 95.9% of the resident pool in Janesville, while non-US-born citizens account for 2.19%. Additionally, 1.91% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 58,267 people in Janesville currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 65,813 | 0.2% |
| Male Population | 32,629 | 0.4% |
| Female Population | 33,184 | 0.0% |
Male Population 49.58%
Female Population 50.42%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 40 | 1.3% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 63,117 | 0.2% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 1,441 | -2.3% |
| Not Citizen | 1,255 | 5.3% |
Citizen U.S. Born 95.9%
Citizen not U.S. Born 2.19%
Not Citizen 1.91%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 27 | -55.0% |
| Moved from Same County | 4,263 | -14.6% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,268 | 11.1% |
| Moved from Different State | 1,225 | -6.5% |
| Same House as Last Year | 58,267 | 1.4% |
Moved from Abroad 0.04%
Moved from Same County 6.55%
Moved from Same State 1.95%
Moved from Different State 1.88%
Same House as Last Year 89.57%
What are the employment statistics in Janesville?
White-collar workers make up 69.94% of the working population in Janesville, while blue-collar employees account for 30.06%. There are also 4,268 entrepreneurs in Janesville (6.44% of the workforce); 47,934 workers employed in private companies (72.32%); and 8,558 people working in governmental institutions (12.91%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 46,356 | 104.2% |
| Blue Collar | 19,920 | 89.6% |
White Collar 69.94%
Blue Collar 30.06%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 4,268 | 107.6% |
| Private Companies | 47,934 | 94.8% |
| Governmental Workers | 8,558 | 119.4% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 5,516 | 108.9% |
Self Employees 6.44%
Private Companies 72.32%
Governmental Workers 12.91%
Not for Profit Companies 8.32%
How many households are there in Janesville?
There are a total of 28,061 households in Janesville, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 60.69% of these Janesville households, while non-family units account for the remaining 39.31%. Additionally, 27.33% of households have children and 72.67% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 28,061 | 0.6% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -13.8% |
| Family Households | 17,030 | 1.9% |
| Non-Family Households | 11,031 | -1.3% |
Family Households 60.69%
Non-Family Households 39.31%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 7,670 | -0.4% |
| Households without Children | 20,391 | 1.0% |
Households with Children 27.33%
Households without Children 72.67%
What are the median and average incomes in Janesville?
The average annual household income in Janesville is $83,687, while the median household income sits at $71,664 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $76,170, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $81,645. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $63,394 and $56,748, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $83,687 | 4.0% |
| Median Household Income | $71,664 | 4.5% |
| People below Poverty Level | 6,123 | -2.2% |
| People above Poverty Level | 58,091 | 0.6% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Janesville?
There are 29,171 housing units in Janesville, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1972. Of the 28,061 occupied housing units in Janesville, 66.51% are owner-occupied, while 33.49% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 60.62% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $210,500. In general, housing costs reach $1,086 per month in Janesville.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 29,171 | 1.1% |
| Median Year Built | 1972 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 4,231 | -9.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1,646 | 8.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2,868 | -1.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 4,858 | 6.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 4,839 | 1.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 3,086 | 6.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 3,913 | -0.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 2,547 | 3.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 972 | 5.0% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 211 | 14.1% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 28,061 | 0.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 18,662 | 0.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 9,399 | 0.4% |
Owner Occupied 66.51%
Renter Occupied 33.49%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 11,312 | -0.9% |
| Without Mortgage | 7,350 | 3.2% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $210,500 | 10.9% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $208,300 | 16.2% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,086 | 4.0% |
With Mortgage 60.62%
Without Mortgage 39.38%
What is the level of education in Janesville?
Approximately 37.47% of the population in Janesville holds a high school degree (that's 19,393 residents), while 24.68% have attained a college certificate (12,777 locals) and 17.3% have a bachelor's degree (8,953 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 852 | -1.4% |
| Some High School | 19,393 | -2.3% |
| Some College | 12,777 | -17.6% |
| Associate Degree | 5,967 | 3.7% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 8,953 | 6.0% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,820 | -1.9% |
No High School 1.65%
Some High School 37.47%
Some College 24.68%
Associate Degree 11.53%
Bachelor's Degree 17.3%
Graduate Degree 7.38%
What is the marital status of Janesville residents?
A total of 16,954 people in Janesville have never been married (which represents 31.23% of the total population), while 26,578 of them are wedded (48.96%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 681 (1.25%) and 7,339 (13.52%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 16,954 | -0.5% |
| Married | 26,578 | 3.0% |
| Separated | 681 | -11.6% |
| Widowed | 3,416 | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 7,339 | -1.5% |
Never Married 31.23%
Married 48.96%
Separated 1.25%
Widowed 6.29%
Divorced 13.52%
What are the most common means of transportation in Janesville?
The top three means of transportation people in Janesville use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 28,720 residents commute by car, 408 prefer going to work by walking and 243 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 28,720 | -2.8% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 243 | -7.2% |
| Bicycle | 96 | -32.9% |
| Motorcycle | 63 | -4.5% |
| TaxiCab | 36 | 0.0% |
| Walk | 408 | 30.8% |
What is the median and average household income in Janesville by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.