Walworth County, Wisconsin Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 15th-largest in Wisconsin

The population of Walworth County, Wisconsin is 105,447 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 15th-largest county in Wisconsin. The median household income is $77,359, the median home value is $275,900, and the median age is 41.1.

The population of Walworth County has grown 3.8% since 2010 (102,195 → 106,029), a +0.26% annualized rate.

Walworth County within Wisconsin · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

105,447

Population

+0.26%

Annual growth

190

People / sq mi

$77,359

Median Income

$275,900

Median Home Value

Walworth County covers 555 sq mi of land at 189.8 people per square mile.

About Walworth County, WI

The poverty rate is what most separates Walworth County from the typical county: 4.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 105,447 residents, Walworth County is a county in Wisconsin. It ranks #15 among counties in Wisconsin by population.

The typical household earns $77,359 a year, near the US median of $78,538. Hardship is rare relative to US counties: a poverty rate of just 4.6%, below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $275,900, with typical rent around $1,090.

About 32.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, below the 35.0% national figure. Around 9.7% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.

Walworth County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Walworth County had a population of 102,195 in 2010 and 106,029 in 2024, a 3.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 106,029 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.26%.

Walworth County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

106,029

Population (2024)

102,195

Population (2010)

106,029

Peak (2024)

0.26%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	102,195	-	-	estimate
2011	102,641	+446	+0.44%	estimate
2012	102,881	+240	+0.23%	estimate
2013	102,805	-76	-0.07%	estimate
2014	103,190	+385	+0.37%	estimate
2015	102,508	-682	-0.66%	estimate
2016	102,668	+160	+0.16%	estimate
2017	102,890	+222	+0.22%	estimate
2018	103,547	+657	+0.64%	estimate
2019	103,898	+351	+0.34%	estimate
2020	105,310	+1,412	+1.36%	estimate
2021	105,231	-79	-0.08%	estimate
2022	105,705	+474	+0.45%	estimate
2023	106,008	+303	+0.29%	estimate
2024	106,029	+21	+0.02%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	87.1%
Black or African American	0.8%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.0%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

41.1

Median Age

49.7%

Female

50.3%

Male

19.2%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.5%

5–9

5.4%

10–14

6.0%

15–19

7.5%

20–24

9.2%

25–34

10.4%

35–44

11.1%

45–54

12.0%

55–59

7.0%

60–64

7.7%

65–74

11.8%

75–84

5.3%

85+

2.1%

Children (under 15): 15.9% · Seniors (65+): 19.2%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$77,359+$1,689 vs state
Mean household income	$104,608
Per-capita income	$42,771
Poverty rate	4.6%-2.0% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.2%
Employment-to-population	63.2%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

21.2%

Manufacturing

18.6%

Education & health care

11.3%

Construction

8.0%

Finance & real estate

7.9%

Information

4.8%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.5%

Retail trade

4.0%

The largest employment sector in Walworth County is professional & business services, accounting for 21.2% of workers.

How residents commute

0.2%

Drive alone

3.4%

Carpool

76.8%

Public transit

9.7%

Work from home

23.9 min

Avg commute

Housing

$275,900+$28,500 vs state

Median home value

$1,090

Median rent

70.6%

Homeownership rate

53,508

Total housing units

79.3%

Occupied

20.7%

Vacant

29.4%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

94.3%

With health insurance

95.0%

With broadband internet

35.7%

Foreign-born

5.8%

Veterans (18+)

12.0%

With a disability

89.7%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

92.5%

High School+

32.3%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Walworth County, Wisconsin has a population of 105,447 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 15th-largest county in Wisconsin. Population density is 190 people per square mile.

The population of Walworth County has grown 3.8% since 2010 (102,195 → 106,029), a +0.26% annualized rate.

The median household income in Walworth County, Wisconsin is $77,359, with mean (average) household income of $104,608 and per-capita income of $42,771. 4.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Walworth County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (87.1%), Hispanic or Latino (1.0%), Black or African American (0.8%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Walworth County, Wisconsin is 41.1 years. Residents are 49.7% female and 50.3% male.

The median home value in Walworth County is $275,900 and median monthly rent is $1,090. 70.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 53,508 total housing units, 20.7% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Walworth County, Wisconsin is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.2%.

Milwaukee is among the largest cities associated with Walworth County, Wisconsin, with a population of 569,756.