Walworth County, Wisconsin
Located in Wisconsin, Walworth County has a population of 105,657 residents and a median age of 41.4 years, making it the #594 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 9.4%. The median home value is $302,700, and the median household income is $80,520, which is 7% above the national median.
Demographics
Walworth County has a population of 105,657, making it the #594 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.4 years, which is 6.4% above the national median.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Walworth County is $80,520, ranking #566 out of 3,222 counties — 7.1% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.4% and unemployment stands at 2.9%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
The median home value in Walworth County is $302,700 (+7.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,150/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.6%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Walworth County, 32.4% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 3.9% below the national average, ranking #603 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Walworth County is 78.0 years. 13.7% of adults report poor or fair health and 7.8% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
14.7% of adults in Walworth County smoke , 33.3% are obese , and 24.7% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 22.1 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Walworth County is 1.6 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 15.9 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 11.1 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
10.5% of children in Walworth County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 4.7 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 6.7 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Walworth County is 73.0%. The mean commute time is 26.5 min, which is 4.1% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Walworth County voted Republican with a margin of 22.2%. The vote was 38.3% Dem / 60.5% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 3.0 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
About Walworth County, Wisconsin
Walworth County, Wisconsin has a total population of 105,657, making it the 594th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Walworth County is 41.4 years, which is 6.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Walworth County is $80,520, which ranks #566 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 7.1% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9%.
The median home value in Walworth County is $302,700, 7.4% above the national median. Renters in Walworth County pay a median gross rent of $1,150 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Walworth County, 32.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 3.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.5 min.
Walworth County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 83.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (12.1%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
All data for Walworth County, Wisconsin comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.