Whiting is a village located in Portage County Wisconsin. Whiting has a 2024 population of 1,596. Whiting is currently declining at a rate of -0.13% annually and its population has decreased by -0.5% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,604 in 2020.
The average household income in Whiting is $91,595 with a poverty rate of 8.13%. The median age in Whiting is 46.5 years: 46.2 years for males, and 47.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Whiting was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,325 | 86.15% |
| Asian | 114 | 7.41% |
| Black or African American | 70 | 4.55% |
| Other race | 15 | 0.98% |
| Two or more races | 12 | 0.78% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 620 | 2.36 | 74.5 | 25.5 |
| Non Family | 283 | 1.24 | 60.1 | 39.9 |
| Married | 266 | 3.21 | 91.7 | 8.3 |
| Female | 48 | 3.98 | 75 | 25 |
| Male | 23 | 2.91 | 52.2 | 47.8 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
74.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 46 | 4.04% |
| Associates Degree | 144 | 12.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 250 | 21.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 109 | 9.56% |
| High School Graduate | 407 | 35.7% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30 | 2.63% |
| Some College | 154 | 13.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,018 | 958 | 299 |
| Asian | 59 | 44 | 10 |
| Black | 34 | 34 | 28 |
| Hispanic | 16 | 16 | 10 |
| Other Race | 11 | 11 | 5 |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 8 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 88.89%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,885 | $71,806 | $53,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $124,167 | $250,001 | $94,375 |
| High School Graduate | $42,143 | $48,929 | $26,964 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $52,422 | $56,667 | $47,596 |
| Some College | $47,404 | $52,813 | $45,125 |
$52,422
Average Earnings
$56,667
Average Male
$47,596
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.66% of Whiting residents speak only English, while 11.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 5.84% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,235 | 116 | 9.39% |
| Native | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 2 | 9.09% |
8.13%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.31%
Male Poverty Rate
12.39%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Whiting is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Whiting is Hispanic, with 9.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.84%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.57%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15% |
| Some College | 8.9% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.16% |
| High School | 6.08% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 61.54% |
| Female Unemployed | 16.67% |
| Female Employed | 3.38% |
| Male Employed | 1.28% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $107,614 | $122,935 |
| Households | $69,821 | $91,595 |
| Married Families | $122,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,125 | $49,966 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.9%
Male Marriage Rate
42.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
171
Number of Veterans
168
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 48 |
| Korea | 15 |
| World War II | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 136 |
| 65 to 74 | 27 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 171 | 15.19% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.5%
Labor Force Participation
53.5%
Employment Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
77.63%
Born in Whiting
92.26%
Native Born
7.74%
Foreign Born
0.46%
Non Citizen
7.28%
Naturalized
92.26% of Whiting residents were born in the United States, with 77.63% having been born in Wisconsin. 0.46% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,586 | -2 | -0.13% |
| 2028 | 1,588 | -2 | -0.13% |
| 2027 | 1,590 | -2 | -0.13% |
| 2026 | 1,592 | -2 | -0.13% |
| 2025 | 1,594 | -2 | -0.13% |
| 2024 | 1,596 | -2 | -0.13% |
| 2023 | 1,598 | 7 | 0.44% |
| 2022 | 1,591 | 2 | 0.13% |
| 2021 | 1,589 | -15 | -0.94% |
| 2020 | 1,604 | -102 | -5.98% |
| 2019 | 1,706 | -4 | -0.23% |
| 2018 | 1,710 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 1,710 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2016 | 1,711 | -9 | -0.52% |
| 2015 | 1,720 | -7 | -0.41% |
| 2014 | 1,727 | 6 | 0.35% |
| 2013 | 1,721 | 2 | 0.12% |
| 2012 | 1,719 | -5 | -0.29% |
| 2011 | 1,724 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2010 | 1,723 | 0 | 0% |