Whitewater, Wisconsin Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Whitewater, Wisconsin is 15,705 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 58th-largest city in Wisconsin. The median household income is $49,000, the median home value is $211,800, and the median age is 21.7.
The population has grown 11.6% since 2010 (14,408 → 16,076).
15,705
Population
1776
People / sq mi
$49,000
Median Income
$211,800
Median Home Value
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Whitewater covers 8.8 sq mi of land at 1776 people per square mile.
About Whitewater, WI
Age is the most distinctive thing about Whitewater: a median age of 21.7, younger than the national median. Whitewater is a city in Wisconsin with a population of 15,705.
Money is tight relative to the rest of US cities: the median household earns just $49,000, below the US median of $78,538. About 9.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $211,800, with typical rent around $985.
Roughly 35.7% of adults have a bachelor’s, near the national 35.0%. Just 8.1% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 17 minutes each way.
Whitewater city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Whitewater city had a population of 14,408 in 2010 and 16,076 in 2024, a 11.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 16,132 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.83%.
16,076
Population (2024)
14,408
Population (2010)
16,132
Peak (2020)
0.83%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14,408 |
| 2011 | 14,659 |
| 2012 | 14,843 |
| 2013 | 15,049 |
| 2014 | 15,028 |
| 2015 | 14,677 |
| 2016 | 14,501 |
| 2017 | 14,596 |
| 2018 | 14,899 |
| 2019 | 14,895 |
| 2020 | 16,132 |
| 2021 | 15,190 |
| 2022 | 15,747 |
| 2023 | 15,857 |
| 2024 | 16,076 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 85.2% |
| Black or African American | 4.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$49,000
Median Household Income
$24,009
Per Capita Income
9.8%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$211,800
Median Home Value
$985
Median Rent
30.3%
Owner-Occupied
Education
91.1%
High School+
35.7%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.6%
Drive Alone
66.4%
Public Transit
8.1%
Work From Home
17.4 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
27.7%
Foreign Born
89.4%
Non-English at Home
2.4%
Veterans
10.1%
With Disability
93.0%
Health Insurance
97.2%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 30.9% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 18.5% |
| Manufacturing | 15.5% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 5.1% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.1% |
| Retail Trade | 3.0% |
| Information | 2.5% |
| Public Administration | 2.1% |
| Construction | 1.1% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.0% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Whitewater, Wisconsin has a population of 15,705 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 58th-largest city in Wisconsin.
The median household income in Whitewater, Wisconsin is $49,000, with 9.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Whitewater, Wisconsin is $211,800, with median monthly rent at $985 and a homeownership rate of 30.3%.
The median age in Whitewater, Wisconsin is 21.7 years. The population is 50.5% male and 49.5% female.
The population has grown 11.6% since 2010 (14,408 → 16,076).
Whitewater city, WI Climate
Whitewater city, WI has an average annual temperature of 8.2°C (47°F) and receives about 841 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
8.2°C
Avg Temp
841
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -8° / 18° | 31 mm |
| February | -5° / 23° | 27 mm |
| March | 1° / 34° | 57 mm |
| April | 8° / 47° | 81 mm |
| May | 15° / 58° | 80 mm |
| June | 20° / 68° | 95 mm |
| July | 22° / 72° | 103 mm |
| August | 21° / 70° | 99 mm |
| September | 17° / 62° | 97 mm |
| October | 10° / 50° | 66 mm |
| November | 3° / 37° | 61 mm |
| December | -5° / 24° | 44 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Whitewater city, WI
The most comfortable months to visit Whitewater city, WI are typically August, June and July, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 29°C high). The coldest is January (near -13°C low). July is usually the wettest month.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.