Walworth County, Wisconsin Demographics 2026

Name: Walworth County, Wisconsin Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Walworth County, Wisconsin has a population of 105,657, the 15th most populous county in Wisconsin. The median household income is $80,520 and the median home value is $302,700. The poverty rate is 9.4%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Walworth County Quick Facts

Population 105,657

Median Household Income $80,520

Median Home Value $302,700

Poverty Rate 9.4%

Unemployment Rate 2.9%

Median Age 41.4 years

Homeownership Rate 70.6%

Affordability Ratio 3.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 32.4%

High School Graduation 93.0%

Cities/Places 22

Population 105,657 15th of 72

Median Income $80,520 4% higher than state

Poverty Rate 9.4%

Unemployment 2.9%

How Walworth County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	105,447	105,657	+0.2%
Median household income	$77,359	$80,520	+4.1%
Median home value	$275,900	$302,700	+9.7%

Median Household Income

Walworth

$80,520

$77,485

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Walworth

$302,700

$266,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 11.9%

$25K-$50K 16.3%

$50K-$100K 31.4%

$100K+ 40.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.6%

$10K-$15K

2.6%

$15K-$20K

1.9%

$20K-$25K

2.9%

$25K-$30K

3.4%

$30K-$35K

2.9%

$35K-$40K

2.7%

$40K-$45K

3.4%

$45K-$50K

3.9%

$50K-$60K

6.9%

$60K-$75K

10.5%

$75K-$100K

14.0%

$100K-$125K

11.3%

$125K-$150K

8.3%

$150K-$200K

9.5%

$200K+

11.1%

Employment

2.9% Unemployment Rate State: 3.3%|National: 5.2%

65.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 70.6%

Renter 29.4%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,150/mo 17.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.5%

18-34

23.1%

35-54

22.8%

55-74

26.7%

75+

7.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

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

State average: 37 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Walworth County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Whitewater	15,807	$54,969	26.8%	$229,400
Elkhorn	10,221	$77,649	7.6%	$273,600
Delavan	8,689	$65,357	10.2%	$218,800
Lake Geneva	8,521	$75,629	10.7%	$343,800
East Troy	4,978	$79,669	10.2%	$299,600
Bloomfield	4,780	$98,068	7.5%	$236,100
Williams Bay	2,981	$84,113	8.7%	$444,700
Walworth	2,759	$70,208	18.1%	$290,600
Delavan Lake	2,757	$83,550	6.7%	$355,500
Como	2,197	$75,266	3.2%	$278,400
Fontana-on-Geneva Lake	1,737	$106,750	7.5%	$572,600
Sharon	1,592	$67,500	12.2%	$186,700
Lauderdale Lakes	1,469	$74,313	4.5%	$378,300
Lyons	1,196	$112,639	9.2%	$288,000
Darien	1,126	$63,194	9.6%	$211,600
Potter Lake	807	$94,750	2.9%	$309,600
Lake Ivanhoe	558	$71,250	5.0%	$255,900
Turtle Lake	327	$63,438	12.5%	$338,300
Lake Lorraine	284	$68,500	14.1%	$221,600
Allens Grove	147	$68,333	4.8%	$231,300
Big Foot Prairie	136	N/A	27.9%	N/A
Springfield	100	$45,962	0.0%	$264,800

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Population Overview

Walworth County is located in Wisconsin with a total population of 105,657. It is the 15th most populous county out of 72 in Wisconsin. The county encompasses 22 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Walworth County is 41.4 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Walworth County is $80,520. This is 4% higher than the state median of $77,485. It is also about the same as the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.4%. This is 11% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. The unemployment rate is 2.9%. This is 11% lower than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $302,700. Housing costs are 14% higher than the state median of $266,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 70.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 67.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Walworth County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 12.1%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 5.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (12.1% vs 8.0%). The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

32.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 3% lower than the state rate of 33.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Walworth County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Wisconsin and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Walworth County, Wisconsin?

Walworth County has a population of 105,657, 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 $80,520 with a poverty rate of 9.4%.

How many cities are in Walworth County, Wisconsin?

Walworth County contains 22 Census-designated places.