Census ACS · #380 μSA
Whitewater Metro Area
The Whitewater-Elkhorn, Wi Micropolitan Statistical Area has 105,447 residents. The median household income is $77,359 and the median home value is $275,900.
105,447
Population
190
People / sq mi
$77,359
Median Income
$275,900
Median Home Value
The Whitewater CBSA covers 555 sq mi of land at 189.8 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 87.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.0% |
Economy & Income
$77,359
Median Household Income
$42,771
Per Capita Income
4.6%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment
Housing
$275,900
Median Home Value
$1,090
Median Rent
70.6%
Homeownership
Education
92.5%
High School+
32.3%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.2%
Drive Alone
9.7%
Work From Home
23.9 min
Avg Commute
35.7%
Foreign Born
Whitewater spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Whitewater-Elkhorn, Wi Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 105,447 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #380 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Whitewater metro area is $77,359, with a per capita income of $42,771.
The Whitewater-Elkhorn, Wi CBSA spans the state of Wisconsin.
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Data for the Whitewater-Elkhorn, Wi CBSA (48580) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.