Population 328 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Waldwick
Household size in Waldwick
| Period | Waldwick | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.52 | 2.43 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.64 | 2.41 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.47 | 2.39 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.34 | 2.30 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.18 | −0.13 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Waldwick is a place of small households, averaging 2.34 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. That is in line with the rest of the Madison area. Household size has dropped from 2.52 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Waldwick
| Period | Waldwick | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.0 | 37.0 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.2 | 37.9 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.4 | 38.3 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.1 | 38.9 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.1 | +1.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Waldwick skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.1, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Waldwick
| Period | Waldwick | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 8.7% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 8.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 8.2% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Waldwick: 7.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The picture is much the same across the Madison area.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Waldwick
Renters in Waldwick
| Period | Waldwick | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.6% | 35.1% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.4% | 38.3% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.7% | 38.9% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.4% | 39.7% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | +4.5 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 15.4% of households in Waldwick rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. More than a third of owners (37.1%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Waldwick
| Period | Waldwick | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 8.9% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 6.3% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.2% | 5.7% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 5.5% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −3.4 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Waldwick than nationally: 6.0%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The Madison area as a whole looks much the same.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Waldwick
| Period | Waldwick | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1947 | 1976 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1959 | 1978 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1954 | 1979 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1960 | 1983 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +13 | +7 | +5 | +6 |
Waldwick is a place of older homes: half were built before 1960, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Waldwick
| Period | Waldwick | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $559 | $868 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $681 | $950 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $699 | $1,072 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $885 | $1,366 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$326 | +$498 | +$380 | +$606 |
The median renter in Waldwick pays $885 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 22.8% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Waldwick
Bachelor's degrees in Waldwick
| Period | Waldwick | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.6% | 41.3% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.6% | 43.6% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.0% | 46.9% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.7% | 50.6% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +9.3 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Waldwick: 24.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Waldwick
| Period | Waldwick | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.2% | 93.8% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.1% | 94.4% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.5% | 95.2% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.7% | 95.1% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +1.3 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Waldwick: 94.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The picture is much the same across the Madison area.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Waldwick
| Period | Waldwick | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.3% | 5.0% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.7% | 5.5% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.5% | 2.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.0% | 2.6% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −2.4 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Waldwick has been strong: just 2.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. The Madison area as a whole looks much the same. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Waldwick compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waldwick | 2.34 | 47.1 | 7.9% | 15.4% | 6.0% | 1960 | $885 | 24.7% | 94.7% | 2.0% |
| Fayette | 2.46 | 42.4 | 5.8% | 12.4% | 9.5% | 1952 | $821 | 19.6% | 92.8% | 1.0% |
| Jonesdale | 2.35 | 47.0 | 9.9% | 17.7% | 8.4% | 1974 | $845 | 29.9% | 96.2% | 3.1% |
| Mineral Point | 2.33 | 43.8 | 9.0% | 23.5% | 5.1% | 1954 | $979 | 29.8% | 95.5% | 1.2% |
| Hollandale | 2.34 | 49.6 | 7.3% | 13.7% | 5.8% | 1964 | $812 | 26.1% | 95.3% | 3.5% |
| Lamont | 2.47 | 41.8 | 6.0% | 12.1% | 9.6% | 1951 | $840 | 19.1% | 92.7% | 1.0% |
| Blanchardville | 2.24 | 51.0 | 5.8% | 16.3% | 5.5% | 1965 | $793 | 30.1% | 94.9% | 2.0% |
| Dodgeville | 2.24 | 41.5 | 6.0% | 33.1% | 8.7% | 1974 | $1,069 | 30.8% | 93.3% | 5.4% |
| Darlington | 2.62 | 36.4 | 13.2% | 23.7% | 6.6% | 1969 | $862 | 23.5% | 87.2% | 5.7% |
| Ridgeway | 2.36 | 49.0 | 10.9% | 14.0% | 9.7% | 1982 | $968 | 32.4% | 97.0% | 2.7% |
| Argyle | 2.21 | 47.2 | 8.3% | 20.7% | 5.5% | 1956 | $717 | 17.8% | 94.0% | 3.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Waldwick. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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