Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI

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2024 Population
120,689
US Senator
Ron Johnson
Republican Party
US Senator
Tammy Baldwin
Democratic Party
2024 Median Age
46.1
0.432% 1-year decrease
2024 Poverty Rate
4.46%
4.69% 1-year increase
2024 Median Household Income
$117,585
0.937% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$444,000
6.71% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
60,194
0.598% 1-year growth

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4.19% of the households in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages 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.

99.2% of the residents in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI are Nashotah House (24 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2024, the median property value in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI was $444,000, and the homeownership rate was 82.3%.

Most people in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI is home to a population of 121k people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.59% of Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI residents were born outside of the country (3.12k people).

In 2024, there were 48.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (109k people) in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.25k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 2.21k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI are Spanish (1,598 households), German (1,048 households), and Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (438 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
59,376
Women
49.9%
59,700
Men
50.1%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 119,076 inhabitants, with 50.1% men, and 49.9% women.

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Citizenship

99.2%
2024 Citizenship
99.2%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 99.2% of Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI was 99.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    109k ± 1.15k
  2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    2.25k ± 535
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    2.21k ± 350
3.81%
Hispanic Population
4.6k people

In 2024, there were 48.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (109k people) in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.25k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 2.21k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

3.81% of the people in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI are hispanic (4.6k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Germany
    468 ± 530 people
  2. India
    350 ± 459 people
  3. Canada
    270 ± 403 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI was Germany, the natal country of 468 Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI residents, followed by India with 350 and Canada with 270.

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Foreign-Born Population

2.59%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
3.12k people
2.62%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
3.12k people

As of 2024, 2.59% of Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI residents (3.12k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI was 2.62%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    1,598 households (1.39%)
  2. German
    1,048 households (0.913%)
  3. Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
    438 households (0.382%)

4.19% of the households in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. 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 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI was Spanish. 1.39% of the households in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,445 ± 426
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,121 ± 272
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    792 ± 184

Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.18 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI employs 60.2k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI were Elementary & secondary schools (3,856 people), Construction (3,836 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,800 people), and the highest paying industries were Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($237,009), Offices of physicians ($172,363), and Professional & commercial equipment & supplies merchant wholesalers ($162,927).

Males in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI have an average income that is 1.44 times higher than the average income of females, which is $75,769. The income inequality in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.464, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
28,064
Women
46.6%
32,130
Men
53.4%

The workforce of Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI in 2023 was 60,194 people, with 46.6% woman, and 53.4% men.

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Occupations

60.2k
2023 Value
0.598%
1 Year growth
± 0.598%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI grew at a rate of 0.598%, from 59.8k employees to 60.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI, are Other managers (2,721 people), Registered nurses (1,668 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,665 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

60.2k
2023 Value
0.598%
1 Year growth
± 0.598%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI grew at a rate of 0.598%, from 59.8k employees to 60.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,856 people), Construction (3,836 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,800 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI, though some of these residents may live in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages 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

$78,234
Median earning men ± $2,492
$51,546
Median earning women ± $1,695

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($114,917), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($100,875), and Public Administration ($94,127).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($80,909), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($80,073), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($72,209).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
1.6%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.95M people employed in Wisconsin. This represents a 1.6% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.3%.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Donald J. Trump with 49.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.518%).

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.

Presidential Elections

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2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (49.6%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (48.7%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Robert Kennedy (0.518%)
    Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Donald J. Trump with 49.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.518%).

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Senator Elections

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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Education

In 2023, universities in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI awarded 24 degrees. The student population of Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI in 2023 is skewed towards men, with 101 male students and 24 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI are White (22 and 91.7%), Hispanic or Latino (1 and 4.17%), and Two or More Races (1 and 4.17%).

The largest universities in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI by number of degrees awarded are Nashotah House (24 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI are Divinity & Ministry (12 and 50%), Theological Studies (7 and 29.2%), and Other Theological & Ministerial Studies (5 and 20.8%).

The median tuition cost in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI for private four year colleges is $N/A.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 125 students enrolled in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI, 80.8% men and 19.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 100 records, of which 19% were women and 81% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Divinity & Ministry
    12 degrees awarded
  2. Theological Studies
    7 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Masters Degree from schools in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Nashotah House
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
24 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Nashotah House with 24 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 20 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI, which is 5 times more than the 4 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 22 degrees mean that there were 22 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 0.298% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.322% 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 Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI in 2023 were Bachelors Degree (27.4k), Some college (20.9k), and High School or Equivalent (20.5k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI was $444,000 in 2024, which is 1.33 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $416,100 to $444,000, a 6.71% increase. The homeownership rate in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI is 82.3%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI have an average commute time of 25.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$444,000
Median Property Value 2024
±$6,243
$39,052
Median Property Taxes
±$1,150

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 Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

82.3%
Homeownership
2024
64.1%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 82.3% of the housing units in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 83.1%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$117,585
Median Household Income
± $3,395
47.4k
Number of Households
± 1,414

In 2024, the median household income of the 47.4k households in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI grew to $117,585 from the previous year's value of $116,493.

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Wage Distribution

0.464
2023 Wage GINI in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI
0.473
2022 Wage GINI in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI

In 2023, the income inequality in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI was 0.464 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.87% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (77%)
  2. Worked At Home (16.6%)
  3. Carpooled (4.55%)

In 2024, 77% of workers in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (16.6%) and those who carpooled to work (4.55%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

25.2 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI have a shorter commute time (25.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.04% of the workforce in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages 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 Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

4.46% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI (5.35k out of 120k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Males 45 - 54 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

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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Health

97.2% of the population of Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI has health coverage, with 63.4% on employee plans, 4.84% on Medicaid, 17.2% on Medicare, 10.7% on non-group plans, and 1.07% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Wisconsin see 1,251 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,251 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1363 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 375 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,251 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wisconsin

Primary care physicians in Wisconsin see an average of 1,251 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,251 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22% under 18 years, 14.6% between 18 and 34 years, 42.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

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Uninsured People

2.8%
Uninsured
63.4%
Employer Coverage
4.84%
Medicaid
17.2%
Medicare
10.7%
Non-Group
1.07%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI declined by 5.47% from 2.96% to 2.8%.

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