Village · Wisconsin
Whiting, Wisconsin
Whiting, village, in Portage County, Wisconsin. Whiting had 1,649 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,601 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,493 (±280). GEOID 5586975.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,649
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,601 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,493 ±280
Median household income
$73,063
±$3,897 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $77,485
Median home value
$220,000
±$14,775 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $266,500
Median gross rent
$1,011
±$118 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $1,087
Where is Whiting and what county is it in?
Whiting is a village in Portage County, Wisconsin. It covers 1.8 square miles of land, 885 residents per square mile in 2020.
Whiting is in the Stevens Point-Plover, 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 Whiting, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,649 people lived in Whiting on July 1, 2025, up 2.6% since 2020, faster than Wisconsin (+1.3%). The 2020 Census counted 1,601 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,493 (±280).
| Measure | Whiting | Portage County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,493 ±280 | 70,832 | no clear change |
| Households | 662 ±101 | 29,679 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.17 ±0.27 | 2.29 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 718 ±105 | 31,746 | no clear change |
Whiting's population since 2000
From 1,760 in 2000 to 1,649 in 2025: down 6.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Whiting 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 Whiting?
The median resident of Whiting is 48.3 years old; 16.5% are under 18 and 31.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 89.0%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 3.9%.
| Measure | Whiting | Portage County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.3 ±9.4 | 38.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 16.5% ±5.4 pts | 18.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 31.1% ±7.8 pts | 18.3% | – |
| Male | 54.1% ±5.3 pts | 51.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% ±1.2 pts | 4.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 89.0% ±6.7 pts | 89.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.9% ±5.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.8% ±2.4 pts | 2.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.7% ±2.3 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.4% ±3.8 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.0% ±5.7 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 13.2% ±7.4 pts | 6.6% | – |
| With a disability | 15.8% ±4.5 pts | 12.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.8% ±2.0 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.6% ±2.1 pts | 94.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 30.8% ±6.4 pts | 34.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.9% ±4.0 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.6% ±5.8 pts | 85.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.7% ±1.6 pts | 1.0% | – |
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 Whiting earn?
Half of Whiting's 662 households earn less than $73,063 a year (±$3,897), against $76,070 in Portage County and $77,485 in Wisconsin. In 2015-2019 it was $73,947 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Whiting | Portage County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $73,063 ±$3,897 | $76,070 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $92,908 ±$15,520 | $94,142 | – |
| Per capita income | $47,413 ±$6,078 | $40,191 | +$8,848 |
| People below the poverty line | 6.5% ±2.4 pts | 10.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.9% ±8.4 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.2% ±5.7 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 90.2% ±5.0 pts | 95.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.0% ±4.9 pts | 92.5% | – |
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 Whiting?
Owners occupy 74.3% of Whiting's occupied homes and renters 25.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $220,000 by its owner (±$14,775). The median renter pays $1,011 a month including utilities, and 21.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Whiting | Portage County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $220,000 ±$14,775 | $243,100 | +$26,904 |
| Median gross rent | $1,011 ±$118 | $940 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 21.2% ±9.1 pts | 32.5% | −22.8 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,350 ±$86 | $1,561 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.3% ±5.6 pts | 69.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 25.7% ±5.6 pts | 30.3% | – |
| Housing units | 718 ±105 | 31,746 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.6% ±2.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 14.1% ±11.6 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.7% ±5.9 pts | 69.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±3.1 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.0% ±4.2 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 10.2% ±5.0 pts | 16.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 11.3% ±4.3 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 Whiting building?
Builders took permits for 5 new housing units in Whiting in 2025 (1 in single-family houses), 3.0 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 Whiting work and get to work?
75.6% of Whiting's workers drive alone and 16.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 14.0 minutes.
| Measure | Whiting | Portage County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.6% ±7.8 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.6% ±2.1 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 75.6% ±7.1 pts | 74.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.4% ±2.8 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±3.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 2.5% ±2.4 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 16.1% ±6.0 pts | 12.6% | +12.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 14.0 min ±1.8 | 19.5 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 Whiting?
No census tract lies mostly in Whiting; 4 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9611.02Portage County | 2,801 | $67,582 |
| Tract 9607.02Portage County | 3,669 | $79,833 |
| Tract 9608Portage County | 5,300 | $80,262 |
| Tract 9611.01Portage County | 3,778 | $89,417 |
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 Whiting) · Census block assignment files
How does Whiting compare with other places in Wisconsin?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Whiting is the 8,414th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 288th-most populous of 608 in Wisconsin.
Whiting ranks 656th 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 | 288th | 608 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 220th | 884 |
| Residents per square mile | 244th | 914 |
| Median household income | 656th | 914 |
| Per capita income | 304th | 911 |
| Median home value | 667th | 913 |
| Median gross rent | 401st | 825 |
| Poverty rate | 413th | 706 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 330th | 914 |
| Median age | 308th | 914 |
| Owner-occupied share | 633rd | 914 |
| Work from home | 182nd | 827 |
| Travel time to work | 901st | 914 |
Whiting's figures with every place in Wisconsin (CSV)
Every place in Wisconsin, sortable · Compare Whiting 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 Whiting?
18 of the 57 figures for Whiting 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 Whiting 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 Whiting.