Walworth County, WI Demographics
What is the population of Walworth County?
There are 136,376 residents in Walworth County, with a median age of 43. Of this, 50.03% are males and 49.97% are females. US-born citizens make up 93.79% of the resident pool in Walworth County, while non-US-born citizens account for 3.03%. Additionally, 3.18% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 115,015 people in Walworth County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 136,376 | 0.1% |
| Male Population | 68,234 | -0.6% |
| Female Population | 68,142 | 0.7% |
Male Population 50.03%
Female Population 49.97%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 43 | -2.5% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 127,901 | -0.0% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 4,134 | 1.6% |
| Not Citizen | 4,341 | 1.1% |
Citizen U.S. Born 93.79%
Citizen not U.S. Born 3.03%
Not Citizen 3.18%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 337 | -14.2% |
| Moved from Same County | 9,196 | -6.1% |
| Moved from Same State | 7,766 | 2.6% |
| Moved from Different State | 3,024 | -9.2% |
| Same House as Last Year | 115,015 | 0.7% |
Moved from Abroad 0.25%
Moved from Same County 6.79%
Moved from Same State 5.74%
Moved from Different State 2.23%
Same House as Last Year 84.98%
What are the employment statistics in Walworth County?
White-collar workers make up 70.65% of the working population in Walworth County, while blue-collar employees account for 29.35%. There are also 14,164 entrepreneurs in Walworth County (9.86% of the workforce); 98,824 workers employed in private companies (68.77%); and 18,068 people working in governmental institutions (12.57%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 101,518 | 98.0% |
| Blue Collar | 42,180 | 99.3% |
White Collar 70.65%
Blue Collar 29.35%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 14,164 | 103.8% |
| Private Companies | 98,824 | 94.5% |
| Governmental Workers | 18,068 | 110.7% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 12,642 | 107.2% |
Self Employees 9.86%
Private Companies 68.77%
Governmental Workers 12.57%
Not for Profit Companies 8.8%
How many households are there in Walworth County?
There are a total of 54,695 households in Walworth County, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 64.6% of these Walworth County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 35.4%. Additionally, 25.12% of households have children and 74.88% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 54,695 | 0.5% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -18.7% |
| Family Households | 35,335 | 0.1% |
| Non-Family Households | 19,360 | 1.5% |
Family Households 64.6%
Non-Family Households 35.4%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 13,742 | -1.1% |
| Households without Children | 40,953 | 1.1% |
Households with Children 25.12%
Households without Children 74.88%
What are the median and average incomes in Walworth County?
The average annual household income in Walworth County is $106,275, while the median household income sits at $78,125 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $90,741, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $100,104. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $62,288 and $58,468, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $106,275 | 6.1% |
| Median Household Income | $78,125 | 9.0% |
| People below Poverty Level | 12,132 | 1.7% |
| People above Poverty Level | 118,234 | -0.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Walworth County?
There are 66,958 housing units in Walworth County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1975. Of the 54,695 occupied housing units in Walworth County, 70.13% are owner-occupied, while 29.87% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 63.88% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $284,300. In general, housing costs reach $1,207 per month in Walworth County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 66,958 | 0.5% |
| Median Year Built | 1975 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 10,580 | -4.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3,822 | -0.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 6,618 | 6.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 6,232 | 1.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 9,303 | -1.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 6,108 | 6.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 10,429 | -4.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 9,698 | 2.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 3,710 | 9.8% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 458 | 65.9% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 54,695 | 0.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 38,357 | 2.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 16,338 | -3.0% |
Owner Occupied 70.13%
Renter Occupied 29.87%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 24,501 | 1.1% |
| Without Mortgage | 13,856 | 4.0% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $284,300 | 11.5% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $271,700 | 3.5% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,207 | 5.4% |
With Mortgage 63.88%
Without Mortgage 36.12%
What is the level of education in Walworth County?
Approximately 35.2% of the population in Walworth County holds a high school degree (that's 38,640 residents), while 25.3% have attained a college certificate (27,772 locals) and 18.68% have a bachelor's degree (20,503 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 2,830 | 2.0% |
| Some High School | 38,640 | -1.5% |
| Some College | 27,772 | -3.8% |
| Associate Degree | 10,229 | 2.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20,503 | 3.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 9,784 | 4.8% |
No High School 2.58%
Some High School 35.2%
Some College 25.3%
Associate Degree 9.32%
Bachelor's Degree 18.68%
Graduate Degree 8.91%
What is the marital status of Walworth County residents?
A total of 38,215 people in Walworth County have never been married (which represents 33% of the total population), while 58,641 of them are wedded (50.63%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 775 (0.67%) and 12,138 (10.48%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 38,215 | -0.1% |
| Married | 58,641 | -0.5% |
| Separated | 775 | -10.3% |
| Widowed | 6,047 | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 12,138 | 2.2% |
Never Married 33%
Married 50.63%
Separated 0.67%
Widowed 5.22%
Divorced 10.48%
What are the most common means of transportation in Walworth County?
The top three means of transportation people in Walworth County use to get to work are: car, walking and bicycle. A total of 59,455 residents commute by car, 2,346 prefer going to work by walking and 196 by bicycle
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 59,455 | -1.9% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 103 | -14.9% |
| Railroad | 47 | -14.6% |
| Ferryboat | 44 | 12.8% |
| Bicycle | 196 | 2.6% |
| Motorcycle | 30 | 114.3% |
| TaxiCab | 78 | 62.5% |
| Walk | 2,346 | -4.0% |
What is the median and average household income in Walworth County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53105 | 29,051 | 11,952 | $88,798 | $114,774 |
| 53114 | 2,153 | 844 | $73,906 | $84,967 |
| 53115 | 16,056 | 6,856 | $70,880 | $87,717 |
| 53120 | 10,890 | 4,361 | $93,397 | $113,578 |
| 53121 | 18,640 | 7,620 | $83,635 | $107,371 |
| 53125 | 1,817 | 794 | $108,750 | $187,883 |
| 53128 | 8,985 | 3,255 | $90,343 | $105,848 |
| 53147 | 18,440 | 8,143 | $83,018 | $120,257 |
| 53184 | 4,233 | 1,496 | $76,875 | $103,253 |
| 53190 | 20,461 | 7,095 | $59,598 | $78,468 |
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.