Delafield, WI

Delafield, Wisconsin

Delafield, Wisconsin, in Waukesha county, is 9 miles W of Waukesha, Wisconsin (center to center) and 25 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city is conveniently located inside the Milwaukee - Waukesha metropolitan area. There are an estimated 6,472 people in Delafield.

The People and Families of Delafield

In Delafield, about 66% of adults are married.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Delafield than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Delafield had a median family income of $71,955. Delafield has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The city has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Delafield living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the city. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Delafield. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in the city, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($17,875) in Delafield. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Delafield Housing

Approximately 65% of housing in Delafield is owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Delafield contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in the city, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Delafield, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Delafield strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):

Category	Trophy
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 4%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 6%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 7%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 7%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Delafield, WI

Comparing Delafield to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Delafield Almanac

Delafield Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Delafield Public Libraries

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Delafield Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Delafield residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

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Delafield Colleges

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