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Walworth County, Wisconsin Demographics 2026

Walworth County, Wisconsin has a population of 105,447, the 15th most populous county in Wisconsin. The median household income is $77,359 and the median home value is $275,900. The poverty rate is 9.7%.

Walworth County Quick Facts

Population 105,447
Median Household Income $77,359
Median Home Value $275,900
Poverty Rate 9.7%
Unemployment Rate 3.4%
Median Age 41.1 years
Homeownership Rate 70.6%
Affordability Ratio 3.6x
Bachelor's Degree+ 32.3%
High School Graduation 92.5%
Cities/Places 13
Population 105,447 15th of 72
Median Income $77,359 2% higher state
Poverty Rate 9.7%
Unemployment 3.4%

Economy & Housing

Employment

3.4% Unemployment Rate State: 3.3% | National: 5.2%
65.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 70.6%
Renter 29.4%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.6x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

29out of 100
Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 36 | National average: 60

Education

Cities & Places in Walworth County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Whitewater city15,705$49,00029.2%$211,800
Burlington city11,021$81,65811.7%$268,300
Elkhorn city10,259$73,0525.4%$255,300
Delavan city8,531$71,1219.6%$194,500
Lake Geneva city8,443$73,19912.7%$323,000
Bloomfield village4,815$92,4386.9%$213,300
East Troy village4,689$77,6989.2%$251,500
Genoa City village2,967$88,9584.8%$230,900
Williams Bay village2,967$70,5688.9%$397,600
Walworth village2,786$64,12515.5%$254,400
Fontana-on-Geneva Lake village1,633$104,5837.1%$555,800
Sharon village1,567$63,25010.5%$187,500
Darien village1,175$65,89310.6%$197,200

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Population Overview

Walworth County is located in Wisconsin with a total population of 105,447. It is the 15th most populous county out of 72 in Wisconsin. The county encompasses 13 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Walworth County is 41.1 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Walworth County is $77,359. This is 2% higher than the state median of $75,670. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 2% lower. The poverty rate stands at 9.7%. This is 8% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 3% higher than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $275,900. Housing costs are 12% higher than the state median of $247,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 70.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Walworth County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.9%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 6.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (11.9% vs 7.8%). The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

32.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 1% lower than the state rate of 32.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.5%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Walworth County, Wisconsin?

Walworth County has a population of 105,447, making it the 15th most populous county in Wisconsin.

What is the median income in Walworth County?

The median household income in Walworth County is $77,359 with a poverty rate of 9.7%.

How many cities are in Walworth County, Wisconsin?

Walworth County contains 13 Census-designated places.