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Whiting, Wisconsin

Whiting, Wisconsin, in Portage county, is 58 miles W of Appleton, Wisconsin (center to center) and 130 miles NW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The village contains a population of approximately 1,760.

The People and Families of Whiting

In Whiting, about 55% of adults are married.

Whiting has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. The village boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Whiting had a median family income of $56,667. Interestingly, lots of people in Whiting have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Whiting Housing

Whiting has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 75% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The village, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments.

Commuting

In Whiting, 91% of commuters drive to work. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Whiting can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Whiting Short Commute Times
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Whiting Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Whiting Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 16%Whiting Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Whiting College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Whiting People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Whiting, WI

Comparing Whiting 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
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Well-Paid Single Women98
Female Share of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Men96
Racial Diversity79
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married78
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income98
College Educated Adults98
People in Middle Class or Better97
People Above Poverty96

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home89
Walking and Biking to Work64
Public Transportation Use54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
Housing Recently Built78
People Living Alone76
Affordability of Rents68
Affordability of Property Taxes37
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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