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Elkhorn, Wisconsin
Elkhorn, city, in Walworth County, Wisconsin. Elkhorn had 10,045 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 10,247 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 10,221 (±21). GEOID 5523300.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
10,045
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 10,247 · ACS 2020-2024: 10,221 ±21
Median household income
$77,649
±$7,036 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $77,485
Median home value
$273,600
±$18,760 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $266,500
Median gross rent
$1,034
±$114 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $1,087
Where is Elkhorn and what county is it in?
Elkhorn is a city in Walworth County, Wisconsin. It covers 8.2 square miles of land, 1,255 residents per square mile in 2020.
Elkhorn is in the Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI micropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Elkhorn, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 10,045 people lived in Elkhorn on July 1, 2025, down 2.1% since 2020, while Wisconsin grew 1.3%. The 2020 Census counted 10,247 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 10,221 (±21).
| Measure | Elkhorn | Walworth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 10,221 ±21 | 105,657 | +296 |
| Households | 4,207 ±272 | 43,087 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.36 ±0.15 | 2.38 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,264 ±262 | 54,124 | no clear change |
Elkhorn's population since 2000
From 7,305 in 2000 to 10,045 in 2025: up 37.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Elkhorn as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Elkhorn?
The median resident of Elkhorn is 37.6 years old; 21.1% are under 18 and 15.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 79.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 14.5%. 7.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Elkhorn | Walworth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.6 ±3.1 | 41.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.1% ±2.9 pts | 19.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.6% ±2.3 pts | 20.0% | – |
| Male | 48.4% ±3.7 pts | 50.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 14.5% ±3.8 pts | 12.1% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 79.2% ±4.1 pts | 83.1% | −6.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±1.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±1.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.8% ±1.7 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.0% ±2.3 pts | 6.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 12.3% ±3.9 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.5% ±1.8 pts | 5.8% | – |
| With a disability | 12.8% ±2.7 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.6% ±3.1 pts | 5.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.1% ±3.4 pts | 93.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 30.1% ±5.1 pts | 32.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.2% ±2.3 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.1% ±4.1 pts | 86.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 2.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Elkhorn earn?
Half of Elkhorn's 4,207 households earn less than $77,649 a year (±$7,036), against $80,520 in Walworth County and $77,485 in Wisconsin. In 2015-2019 it was $67,042 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Elkhorn | Walworth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $77,649 ±$7,036 | $80,520 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $102,521 ±$11,330 | $109,464 | – |
| Per capita income | $42,858 ±$5,187 | $45,175 | +$9,870 |
| People below the poverty line | 7.6% ±3.0 pts | 9.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.6% ±4.8 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.0% ±4.3 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.8% ±2.8 pts | 95.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.8% ±5.9 pts | 88.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Elkhorn?
Owners occupy 54.8% of Elkhorn's occupied homes and renters 45.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $273,600 by its owner (±$18,760). The median renter pays $1,034 a month including utilities, and 34.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Elkhorn | Walworth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $273,600 ±$18,760 | $302,700 | +$56,136 |
| Median gross rent | $1,034 ±$114 | $1,150 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.1% ±9.8 pts | 33.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,798 ±$116 | $1,746 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 54.8% ±6.1 pts | 70.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 45.2% ±6.1 pts | 29.4% | – |
| Housing units | 4,264 ±262 | 54,124 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.3% ±2.1 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 46.8% ±5.6 pts | 69.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.6% ±1.1 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.7% ±1.9 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.5% ±3.0 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 14.0% ±4.3 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.1% ±2.5 pts | 3.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Elkhorn building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Elkhorn in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 4.3 across Wisconsin.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Elkhorn work and get to work?
79.3% of Elkhorn's workers drive alone and 10.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.1 minutes.
| Measure | Elkhorn | Walworth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.7% ±3.6 pts | 65.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.3% ±0.9 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 79.3% ±5.6 pts | 76.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.8% ±4.2 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.6% ±0.7 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.3% ±3.5 pts | 11.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.1 min ±2.0 | 23.9 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Elkhorn?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Elkhorn, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $74,167 (Tract 9.02) to $78,298 (Tract 9.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9.01Walworth County | 5,908 | $78,298 |
| Tract 9.02Walworth County | 3,663 | $74,167 |
| Tract 2.01Walworth County | 3,871 | $107,679 |
| Tract 10Walworth County | 4,758 | $82,068 |
| Tract 8.01Walworth County | 2,098 | $68,207 |
| Tract 3.04Walworth County | 2,870 | $88,026 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Elkhorn) · Census block assignment files
How does Elkhorn compare with other places in Wisconsin?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Elkhorn is the 3,212th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 98th-most populous of 608 in Wisconsin.
Elkhorn ranks 599th of 914 places in Wisconsin with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 98th | 608 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 792nd | 884 |
| Residents per square mile | 148th | 914 |
| Median household income | 599th | 914 |
| Per capita income | 466th | 911 |
| Median home value | 474th | 913 |
| Median gross rent | 375th | 825 |
| Poverty rate | 340th | 706 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 357th | 914 |
| Median age | 795th | 914 |
| Owner-occupied share | 870th | 914 |
| Work from home | 503rd | 827 |
| Travel time to work | 646th | 914 |
Elkhorn's figures with every place in Wisconsin (CSV)
Every place in Wisconsin, sortable · Compare Elkhorn with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Elkhorn?
14 of the 57 figures for Elkhorn on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Elkhorn are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Elkhorn.