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Delavan, WI


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Delavan, Wisconsin

Delavan, Wisconsin, in Walworth county, is 19 miles E of Janesville, Wisconsin (center to center) and 46 miles SW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. About 7,956 people people live in Delavan.

The People and Families of Delavan

In Delavan, about 52% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Delavan had a median family income of $49,929.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($6,200) in Delavan than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Delavan Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Delavan, about 55% are lived in by their owners, not renters. It's not uncommon for visitors to rent vacation houses in the city.

Commuting

In Delavan, 93% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Delavan enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyDelavan Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Delavan Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Delavan, WI

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Male Share of the Population76
Racial Diversity710
Well-Paid Single Men66
Well-Paid Single Women66
Senior Citizens43
Female Share of the Population45
Age of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size79
Portion of People Married55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty64
Median Family Income66
People in Middle Class or Better64
College Educated Adults57

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work87
Public Transportation Use58
Working at Home55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
People Living Alone54
Affordability of Rents53
Housing Recently Built56
Affordability of Property Taxes44

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime96
Low Property Crime21

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