Economy & Jobs — Whitewater, Wisconsin
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $54,969 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$55,800 |
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| Per Capita Income | $24,009 |
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| Poverty Rate | 26.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 9,595 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 31.1% |
| Arts Food | 18.6% |
| Retail | 15.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 65 |
| Fast Food | 54 |
| Gas Stations | 38 |
| Bars | 35 |
| Insurance Agencies | 34 |
| Auto Repair | 33 |
| Real Estate Offices | 28 |
| Dental Offices | 28 |
| Beauty Salons | 26 |
| Commercial Banks | 24 |
| Physician Offices | 19 |
| Law Offices | 17 |
| Grocery Stores | 16 |
| Child Day Care | 15 |
| Fitness Centers | 14 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
