Demographics & People — Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 14,750 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~14,500 |
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| Median Age | 40.5 |
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| Total Households | 5,444 |
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| Family Households | 4,211 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.71 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2537 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 12,422 |
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| Black or African American | 530 |
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| Asian | 583 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 912 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 4,981 |
| Irish | 2,792 |
| Other groups | 2,196 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,108 |
| Polish | 1,761 |
| English | 1,452 |
| Italian | 1,239 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 894 |
| Norwegian | 600 |
| French (except Basque) | 525 |
Language
| English Only | 12,398 |
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| Spanish | 339 |
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| Population 5+ | 13,668 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 297 |
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| Population 18+ | 10,202 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 26.7% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin.
