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Whitewater, WI
City in Walworth County, Wisconsin.
Population
15,807
Land area
8.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,788
ZIP codes
0
Whitewater and its ZIP codes
Whitewater at a glance
- Whitewater is about 16 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 57th among 808 cities and towns in Wisconsin.
- The median household income is $54,969, 29% below the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $229,400 (14% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $1,041 a month.
Local data for Whitewater, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Whitewater, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,969
Poverty rate
26.8%
Median home value
$229,400
Median rent
$1,041/mo
Homeownership
31.8%
Bachelor's or higher
35.2%
Median age
22.1
Average commute
17.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,562), Irish Americans (1,818), Italian Americans (1,107).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Walworth County. PPP loans are for Whitewater.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,639
45,772 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,814
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$766M
FY 2026, $7,192 per person
How people get to work
Whitewater, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.8%
- Carpooled10.4%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked13.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home9.1%
Average one-way commute: 17.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Whitewater, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
932
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
112
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 12°F
36.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Whitewater, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.9%
U.S. 33.3% +3.6 pts
Diabetes
7.2%
U.S. 12.1% -4.9 pts
Smoking
12.5%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
10.9%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Whitewater
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HebronCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 2.5 |
| Lake LorraineCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 1.1 |
| Fort AtkinsonCity | 7.6 mi | 5.8 |
| PalmyraVillage | 8 mi | 2.3 |
| Turtle LakeCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 0.9 |
| Lauderdale LakesCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 4.3 |
| Lake KoshkonongCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 14.1 |
| RomeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.7 |
| MiltonCity | 12 mi | 4.7 |
| JeffersonCity | 12 mi | 5.8 |
| HelenvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| EagleVillage | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| SullivanVillage | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| ElkhornCity | 15 mi | 8.2 |
| DelavanCity | 15 mi | 7.4 |
| DarienVillage | 17 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Whitewater, WI in?
- Whitewater is in Walworth County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Whitewater, WI?
- About 15,807 people live in Whitewater, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Whitewater?
- Nearby places include Hebron (6.3 mi), Lake Lorraine (7.2 mi), Fort Atkinson (7.6 mi), Palmyra (8 mi), Turtle Lake (8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023