Janesville is a city located in Rock County, Wisconsin. Janesville has a 2026 population of 66,816. It is also the county seat of Rock County. Janesville is currently growing at a rate of 0.29% annually and its population has increased by 1.77% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 65,651 in 2020.
The median household income in Janesville is $73,446 with a poverty rate of 9.04%. The median age in Janesville is 40.7 years: 39.2 years for males, and 41.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 96.6 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.7 years
Female: 41.9 years
Male: 39.2 years
There are 52,009 adults, (12,032 of whom are seniors) in Janesville.
Female: 33,581 (50.9%)
Male: 32,449 (49.1%)
The racial composition of Janesville includes 85.23% White, 3.06% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 56,276 | 85.23% |
| Two or more races | 4,724 | 7.15% |
| Black or African American | 2,020 | 3.06% |
| Other race | 1,724 | 2.61% |
| Asian | 1,038 | 1.57% |
| Native American | 239 | 0.36% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.01% |
Janesville 's average per capita income is $49,133. Household income levels show a median of $73,446. The poverty rate stands at 9.04%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $99,932 | - |
| Families | $88,471 | $98,869 |
| Households | $73,446 | $85,681 |
| Non Families | $45,330 | $59,155 |
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