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Whitewater, WI


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Whitewater, Wisconsin

Whitewater, Wisconsin, in Walworth county, is 17 miles NE of Janesville, Wisconsin (center to center) and 44 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. There are 13,437 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Whitewater

In Whitewater, about 21% of adults are married. People in Whitewater are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Whitewater had a median family income of $48,185. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Whitewater.

Political Inclinations

Whitewater folks tended to give their money ($10,350) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Whitewater Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Whitewater that were owner-occupied was 36%. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in the city.

Commuting

In Whitewater, 78% of commuters drive to work. Whitewater offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyWhitewater Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyWhitewater Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 10%Whitewater College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Whitewater, WI

Comparing Whitewater 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
Male Share of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Women68
Racial Diversity610
Well-Paid Single Men53
Female Share of the Population45
Senior Citizens21
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size45
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults810
Median Family Income55
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times88
Working at Home76
Public Transportation Use58

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Rents74
Housing Recently Built56
Affordability of Property Taxes33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime87
Low Violent Crime74

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