Whitewater Authority

Whitewater is a middle-income town of 15,807.

Whitewater, Wisconsin

Whitewater (15,807 residents) operates as a chartered municipality within Jefferson County, Wisconsin. The median household income stands at $54,969.

Definition and scope

Whitewater is a chartered municipality within Jefferson County, Wisconsin, Wisconsin. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 5 and is part of the Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Whitewater has approximately 15,807 residents. The median age is 22.1 years. Roughly 32% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $229,400.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 80.1%
• Black or African American: 3.1%
• Hispanic or Latino: 10.3%
• Asian: 3.1%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Whitewater is $54,969. Poverty rate stands at 26.8%. Unemployment rate at last release was 3.7%. Educational attainment: 35.2% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Whitewater:

• Public schools: 7
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 1

Getting around

Clover Valley Airport provides commercial air service for the area. Federal court business routes through Jefferson County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Columbus, Wisconsin.

Geography and climate

Whitewater sits at an elevation of 823 feet above sea level. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 6a.

References

• Wisconsin State Authority — state-level reference for Wisconsin.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.