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Elkhorn, WI


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Elkhorn, Wisconsin

Elkhorn, Wisconsin, in Walworth county, is 24 miles E of Janesville, Wisconsin (center to center) and 41 miles SW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city has a population of 7,305.

The People and Families of Elkhorn

In Elkhorn, about 54% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Elkhorn had a median family income of $47,475.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Elkhorn ($12,670). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Elkhorn Housing

About 52% of housing units in Elkhorn are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Elkhorn, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 15%Elkhorn Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Elkhorn, WI

Comparing Elkhorn 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
Female Share of the Population67
Well-Paid Single Women67
Well-Paid Single Men65
Male Share of the Population54
Senior Citizens44
Racial Diversity49
Age of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size57
Portion of People Married44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better65
Median Family Income55
College Educated Adults58
People Above Poverty53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work87
Short Commute Times65
Working at Home43
Public Transportation Use25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built78
People Living Alone76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
Affordability of Rents52
Affordability of Property Taxes44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime85
Low Property Crime65

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