Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI

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2021 Population
181,016
3.38% 1-year growth
US Senator
Ron Johnson
Republican Party
US Senator
Tammy Baldwin
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
48.1
0.418% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
12.1%
1.51% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$55,755
6.46% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$156,300
4.62% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
78,491
3.31% 1-year growth

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In 2021, Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI had a population of 181k people with a median age of 48.1 and a median household income of $55,755. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI grew from 175,099 to 181,016, a 3.38% increase and its median household income grew from $52,372 to $55,755, a 6.46% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.3%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (3.94%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.9%), White (Hispanic) (1.15%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.7%).

3.14% of the households in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.3% of the residents in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI are Northwood Technical College (1,605 degrees awarded in 2021), University of Wisconsin-Superior (674 degrees), and Northland College (141 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI was $156,300, and the homeownership rate was 77.2%.

Most people in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23 minutes. The average car ownership in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI is home to a population of 181k people, from which 99.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.61% of Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI residents were born outside of the country (2.92k people).

In 2021, there were 22.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (162k people) in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.14k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 5.24k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI are Spanish (1,688 households), German (838 households), and Other Native Languages of North America (735 households).

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
88,797
Women
49.1%
92,151
Men
50.9%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 180,948 inhabitants, with 50.9% men, and 49.1% women.

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Citizenship

99.3%
2021 Citizenship
99.2%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.3% of Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI was 99.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    162k ± 141
  2. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
    7.14k ± 235
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    5.24k ± 310
2.22%
Hispanic Population
4.01k people

In 2021, there were 22.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (162k people) in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.14k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 5.24k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

2.22% of the people in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI are hispanic (4.01k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    325 ± 442 people
  2. Germany
    299 ± 424 people
  3. Philippines
    232 ± 374 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI was Mexico, the natal country of 325 Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI residents, followed by Germany with 299 and Philippines with 232.

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Foreign-Born Population

1.61%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
2.92k people
1.64%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
2.88k people

As of 2021, 1.61% of Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI residents (2.92k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI was 1.64%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    1,688 households (0.978%)
  2. German
    838 households (0.486%)
  3. Other Native Languages of North America
    735 households (0.426%)

3.14% of the households in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI was Spanish. 0.978% of the households in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    5,800 ± 282
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    2,022 ± 238
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,532 ± 158

Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.87 times greater than any other conflict.

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The economy of Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI employs 78.5k people. The largest industries in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI are Construction (5,262 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,475 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,065 people), and the highest paying industries are Pipeline transportation ($114,083), Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($111,761), and Natural gas distribution ($100,477).

Males in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,317. The income inequality in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.418, which is lower than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

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RACE/ETHNICITY
36,388
Women
47.9%
39,586
Men
52.1%

The workforce of Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI in 2020 was 75,974 people, with 47.9% woman, and 52.1% men.

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Occupations

78.5k
2021 Value
3.31%
1 Year growth
± 3.31%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI grew at a rate of 3.31%, from 76k employees to 78.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,546 people), Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (2,146 people), and Cashiers (2,015 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

78.5k
2021 Value
3.31%
1 Year growth
± 3.31%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI grew at a rate of 3.31%, from 76k employees to 78.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI, are Construction (5,262 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,475 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,065 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI, though some of these residents may live in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$43,344
Median earning men ± $598
$30,293
Median earning women ± $649

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($57,708), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($56,912), and Public Administration ($54,340).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($43,325), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($42,386), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($39,809).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Wisconsin. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Wisconsin to other states, or from other states to Wisconsin.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $43.6B
  2. $37.7B
  3. $34.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Wisconsin product (by dollars) was Other foodstuffs with $43.6B, followed by Mixed freight ($37.7B) and Machinery ($34.3B).

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$348B
2020 Value in Wisconsin
$614B
Projected 2050 Value in Wisconsin
76.2% growth

In 2020, total outbound Wisconsin trade was $348B. This is expected to increase 76.2% to $614B by 2050.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Wisconsin to other states, or from other states to Wisconsin.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $35.8B
  2. $17.7B
  3. $15.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Wisconsin domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $35.8B, followed by Minnesota with $17.7B and Michigan and $15.4B.

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.17%).

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing the state of Wisconsin. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Wisconsin

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Ron Johnson
Senator from Wisconsin3
Assumed office on January 3, 2011
Tammy Baldwin
Senator from Wisconsin1
Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing Wisconsin.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representatives from Wisconsin

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

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In 2021, universities in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI awarded 2,480 degrees. The student population of Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,167 male students and 3,939 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI are White (2,178 and 89.4%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native (110 and 4.52%), Hispanic or Latino (39 and 1.6%), and Black or African American (31 and 1.27%).

The largest universities in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI by number of degrees awarded are Northwood Technical College (1,605 and 64.7%), University of Wisconsin-Superior (674 and 27.2%), and Northland College (141 and 5.69%).

The most popular majors in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI are Welding Technology (303 and 12.2%), Accounting Technology & Bookkeeping (101 and 4.07%), and General Business Administration & Management (90 and 3.63%).

The median tuition costs in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI are $38,376 for private four year colleges, and $5,548 and $9,334 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2021 in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 68%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 21.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 6,106 (35.5% men and 64.5% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 6,106 students enrolled in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI, 35.5% men and 64.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,858 records, of which 65.4% were women and 34.6% men.

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Concentrations

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI was General Biological Sciences with 49 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 1,605 degrees awarded
  2. 674 degrees awarded
  3. 141 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northwood Technical College with 1,605 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,019 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI, which is 0.697 times less than the 1,461 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,178 degrees mean that there were 19.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, American Indian or Alaska Native, with 110 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($38,376) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,518) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,974) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.634% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.374% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (51.5k), Some college (34.7k), and Bachelors Degree (20.9k).

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The median property value in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI was $156,300 in 2021, which is 0.638 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $149,400 to $156,300, a 4.62% increase. The homeownership rate in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI is 77.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI have an average commute time of 23 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI is $55,755. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI was Waukesha County (West) PUMA, WI with a value of $106,632, followed by Waukesha County (East) PUMA, WI and Dane County (West) PUMA, WI, with respective values of $97,138 and $87,583.

Property

$156,300
Median Property Value 2021
±$1,583
$60,172
Median Property Taxes
±$1,002

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

77.2%
Homeownership
2021
62.7%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 77.2% of the housing units in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.7%.

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Income by Location

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In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI was Waukesha County (West) PUMA, WI with a value of $106,632, followed by Waukesha County (East) PUMA, WI and Dane County (West) PUMA, WI, with respective values of $97,138 and $87,583.

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$55,755
Median Household Income
± $872
78k
Number of Households
± 1,193

In 2021, the median household income of the 78k households in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI grew to $55,755 from the previous year's value of $52,372.

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Wage Distribution

0.418
2021 Wage GINI in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI
0.41
2020 Wage GINI in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI

In 2021, the income inequality in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI was 0.418 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.75% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (76.8%)
  2. Carpooled (9.45%)
  3. Worked At Home (7.65%)

In 2021, 76.8% of workers in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.45%) and those who worked at home (7.65%).

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Commute Time

23 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI have a shorter commute time (23 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.17% of the workforce in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

12.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI (21.4k out of 177k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI is White, followed by Native American and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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93.6% of the population of Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI has health coverage, with 42.4% on employee plans, 17.4% on Medicaid, 16.9% on Medicare, 15% on non-group plans, and 1.97% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Wisconsin see 1255 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.947% decrease from the previous year (1267 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1395 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 441 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,255 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wisconsin

Primary care physicians in Wisconsin see an average of 1,255 patients per year. This represents a 0.947% decrease from the previous year (1,267 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21% under 18 years, 15.3% between 18 and 34 years, 40.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.6% were men and 49.4% were women.

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Uninsured People

6.4%
Uninsured
42.4%
Employer Coverage
17.4%
Medicaid
16.9%
Medicare
15%
Non-Group
1.97%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI grew by 0.765% from 6.36% to 6.4%.

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