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Walworth County, Wisconsin
Walworth County, Wisconsin. Walworth County had 106,127 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.9% since 2020, in line with Wisconsin (+1.3%). It holds 41 places (14 cities, villages and boroughs, 16 towns and townships and 11 census-designated) and 29 census tracts. GEOID 55127.
Walworth County is the county of the Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
106,127
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 106,478 · ACS 2020-2024: 105,657
Median household income
$80,520
±$1,990 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $77,485
Median home value
$302,700
±$7,643 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $266,500
Median gross rent
$1,150
±$34 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $1,087
How many people live in Walworth County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 106,478 residents in Walworth County. The Census Bureau estimates 106,127 for July 1, 2025, up 0.9% since 2020, in line with Wisconsin (+1.3%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 105,657 over 555 square miles of land.
| Measure | Walworth County | Wisconsin | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 105,657 | 5,914,872 | +2,583 |
| Households | 43,087±499 | 2,479,480 | +2,213 |
| Average household size | 2.38±0.03 | 2.33 | −0.07 |
| Housing units | 54,124±115 | 2,778,572 | +1,745 |
Walworth County's population since 2000
From 93,759 in 2000 to 106,127 in 2025: up 13.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Walworth County?
Walworth County holds 41 places: 14 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 16 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 11 census-designated places. The largest is Whitewater with 16,038 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Whitewater | 14,889 | $54,969 |
|---|---|---|
| Elkhorn | 10,247 | $77,649 |
| Delavan | 8,505 | $65,357 |
| Lake Geneva | 8,277 | $75,629 |
| Geneva (town) | 5,390 | $96,154 |
| Delavan (town) | 5,273 | $75,824 |
| Bloomfield | 4,781 | $98,068 |
| East Troy | 4,687 | $79,669 |
| East Troy (town) | 3,992 | $123,804 |
| Sugar Creek (town) | 3,902 | $101,703 |
| Lyons (town) | 3,648 | $83,919 |
| Fontana-on-Geneva Lake | 3,120 | $106,750 |
| Genoa City | 2,982 | $81,213 |
| Williams Bay | 2,953 | $84,113 |
| Delavan Lake | 2,803 | $83,550 |
| Walworth | 2,759 | $70,208 |
| Linn (town) | 2,687 | $99,205 |
| La Grange (town), Walworth County | 2,472 | $96,136 |
| Como | 2,356 | $75,266 |
| Troy (town), Walworth County | 2,355 | $106,220 |
| Spring Prairie (town) | 2,123 | $107,955 |
| Lafayette (town), Walworth County | 2,039 | $111,500 |
| Richmond (town), Walworth County | 1,901 | $75,179 |
| Bloomfield (town), Walworth County | 1,778 | $81,912 |
| Darien (town) | 1,651 | $89,943 |
| Sharon | 1,586 | $67,500 |
| Darien | 1,573 | $63,194 |
| Walworth (town) | 1,565 | $94,286 |
| Whitewater (town) | 1,433 | $92,813 |
| Lauderdale LakesGEOID 5542805 | 1,283 | $74,313 |
| Potter LakeGEOID 5564700 | 1,117 | $94,750 |
| LyonsGEOID 5546700 | 932 | $112,639 |
| Sharon (town), Walworth County | 861 | $98,000 |
| Lake IvanhoeGEOID 5541560 | 461 | $71,250 |
| Turtle Lake, Walworth CountyGEOID 5581090 | 348 | $63,438 |
| Lake LorraineGEOID 5541645 | 338 | $68,500 |
| Mukwonago | 8,262 | $98,273 |
| Allens GroveGEOID 5501075 | 174 | $68,333 |
| SpringfieldGEOID 5575975 | 168 | $45,962 |
| Big Foot PrairieGEOID 5507315 | 22 | not published |
| Burlington | 11,047 | $83,419 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Walworth County?
The median resident of Walworth County is 41.4 years old; 19.5% are under 18 and 20.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 83.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 12.1%. 6.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Walworth County | Wisconsin | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.4±0.4 | 40.2 | +1.4 |
| Under 18 years | 19.5% | 21.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.0%±0.1 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 12.1% | 8.0% | +1.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 83.1%±0.4 pts | 78.6% | −2.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.1 pts | 5.9% | −0.2 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.1 pts | 2.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.8%±0.4 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.2%±0.5 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.7%±0.6 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.8%±0.5 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 12.3%±0.7 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.7%±0.6 pts | 5.2% | −0.9 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.0%±0.7 pts | 93.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 32.4%±1.3 pts | 33.4% | +3.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.1%±0.9 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.4%±0.4 pts | 2.0% | – |
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 Walworth County earn?
Half of Walworth County's 43,087 households earn less than $80,520 a year (±$1,990), against $77,485 in Wisconsin. In 2015-2019 it was $78,489 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Walworth County | Wisconsin | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $80,520±$1,990 | $77,485 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $109,464±$2,842 | $101,466 | – |
| Per capita income | $45,175±$1,166 | $43,373 | +$5,421 |
| People below the poverty line | 9.4%±0.8 pts | 10.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.6%±2.1 pts | 12.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.7%±0.9 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.7%±1.2 pts | 90.3% | – |
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 Walworth County?
Owners occupy 70.6% of Walworth County's occupied homes and renters 29.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $302,700 by its owner (±$7,643). The median renter pays $1,150 a month including utilities, and 33.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Walworth County | Wisconsin | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $302,700±$7,643 | $266,500 | +$52,377 |
| Median gross rent | $1,150±$34 | $1,087 | +$67 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.9%±4.0 pts | 35.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,746±$35 | $1,689 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70.6%±1.6 pts | 67.8% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 54,124±115 | 2,778,572 | +1,745 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8%±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.2%±1.9 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 69.8%±1.4 pts | 66.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.4%±0.4 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.2%±0.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 15.5%±1.2 pts | 17.8% | – |
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 Walworth County building?
Builders took permits for 691 new housing units across Walworth County in 2025 (405 single-family), 6.5 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Walworth County get to work?
76.7% of Walworth County's workers drive alone and 11.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.9%.
| Measure | Walworth County | Wisconsin | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.8%±0.9 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9%±0.4 pts | 3.2% | −0.9 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 76.7%±1.5 pts | 74.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.6%±0.9 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 3.1%±0.8 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.2%±1.1 pts | 13.1% | +6.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.9 min±0.7 | 22.2 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 are Walworth County's census tracts?
Walworth County is divided into 29 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $27,644 (Tract 5.01) to $130,357 (Tract 16.07).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Walworth County compare with Wisconsin's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 15th of 72 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 44th of 72 |
| Residents per square mile | 14th of 72 |
| Median household income | 15th of 72 |
| Median home value | 8th of 72 |
| Median gross rent | 7th of 72 |
| Poverty rate | 48th of 72 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16th of 72 |
| Median age | 51st of 72 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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