Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI

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2023 Population

102,462

2.02% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

38.7

0.258% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

5.1%

0.195% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$97,768

2.06% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$358,200

7.25% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

58,990

46.6% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI had a population of 102k people with a median age of 38.7 and a median household income of $97,768. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI grew from 100,430 to 102,462, a 2.02% increase and its median household income grew from $95,793 to $97,768, a 2.06% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (76.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.56%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.98%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.74%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (3.77%).

10.2% of the households in Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs 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.

95.1% of the residents in Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI are Herzing University-Madison (1,016 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI was $358,200, and the homeownership rate was 66.8%.

Most people in Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI was 2 cars per household.

Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI borders Dane County--Cities of Madison/Middleton/Monona, Villages of Shorewood/Maple Bluff PUMA, WI, Dane County--Cities of Fitchburg & Verona and other near-S/SW/W/NW suburban MCDs PUMA, WI, and Dane County--Rural & Outlying MCDs PUMA, WI.

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Population & Diversity

Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI is home to a population of 102k people, from which 95.1% are citizens. As of 2023, 8.08% of Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI residents were born outside of the country (8.28k people).

In 2023, there were 11.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (78.8k people) in Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.72k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.1k Asian (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 Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI are Spanish (4,081 households), Hmong (973 households), and Telugu (569 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

58,470

Women

53%

51,793

Men

47%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 110,263 inhabitants, with 47% men, and 53% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

95.1%

2023 Citizenship

95.8%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 95.1% of Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI was 95.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
78.8k ± 1.93k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
6.72k ± 1.29k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
5.1k ± 905

6.35%

Hispanic Population

6.51k people

6.35% of the people in Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI are hispanic (6.51k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
988 ± 768 people
India
788 ± 687 people
Gambia
609 ± 604 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI was Mexico, the natal country of 988 Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI residents, followed by India with 788 and Gambia with 609.

Foreign-Born Population

8.08%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

8.28k people

7.69%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

7.73k people

As of 2023, 8.08% of Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI residents (8.28k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI was 7.69%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
4,081 households (4.2%)
Hmong
973 households (1%)
Telugu
569 households (0.586%)

10.2% of the households in Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. 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 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI was Spanish. 4.2% of the households in Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,586 ± 405
Gulf War (2001-)
1,472 ± 332
Gulf War (1990s)
483 ± 139

Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.08 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI employs 59k people. The largest industries in Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,541 people), Construction (3,488 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,074 people), and the highest paying industries are Machinery manufacturing, n.e.c. or not specified ($141,182), Electric & gas, and other combinations ($131,170), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($127,559).

Males in Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI have an average income that is 1.25 times higher than the average income of females, which is $70,039. The income inequality in Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.417, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

53,564

Women

50.2%

53,180

Men

49.8%

The workforce of Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI in 2020 was 106,744 people, with 50.2% woman, and 49.8% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

59k

2022 Value

−46.6%

1 Year decline

± −46.6%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI declined at a rate of −46.6%, from 111k employees to 59k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI, are Other managers (1,883 people), Registered nurses (1,608 people), and Cashiers (1,201 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Wisconsin (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

59k

2022 Value

−46.6%

1 Year decline

± −46.6%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI declined at a rate of −46.6%, from 111k employees to 59k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI, are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,541 people), Construction (3,488 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,074 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI, though some of these residents may live in Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$69,773

Median earning men ± $3,442

$52,674

Median earning women ± $2,662

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($100,525), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($88,438), and Public Administration ($83,972).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Information ($79,549), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($68,792), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($67,179).

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%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Wisconsin.

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI. Showing the available data for Wisconsin.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.6%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.7%)
Democratic Party
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%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Wisconsin for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Wisconsin

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Ron Johnson

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Tammy Baldwin

Senator from Wisconsin

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.

The following chart shows elected senators in Wisconsin over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Wisconsin

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

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Wisconsin have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI awarded 1,016 degrees. The student population of Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 585 male students and 2,888 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI are White (515 and 50.7%), followed by Black or African American (298 and 29.3%), Hispanic or Latino (86 and 8.46%), and Unknown (44 and 4.33%).

The largest universities in Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI by number of degrees awarded are Herzing University-Madison (1,016 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI are Family Practice Nurse (216 and 21.3%), Medical Assistant (186 and 18.3%), and Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (136 and 13.4%).

The median tuition cost in Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI for private four year colleges is $11,820.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 94.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 68.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 3,473 (16.8% men and 83.2% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 3,473 students enrolled in Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI, 16.8% men and 83.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,410 records, of which 83.8% were women and 16.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Medical Assistant
139 degrees awarded
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist
93 degrees awarded
Sterile Processing Technician
21 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI was Medical Assistant with 139 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Herzing University-Madison

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,016 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Herzing University-Madison with 1,016 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 131 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI, which is 0.148 times less than the 885 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 515 degrees mean that there were 1.73 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 298 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($11,820) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($930) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.419% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.39% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI in 2022 were Bachelors Degree (26.2k), High School or Equivalent (17.9k), and Some college (16.7k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI was $358,200 in 2023, which is 1.18 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $334,000 to $358,200, a 7.25% increase. The homeownership rate in Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI is 66.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI have an average commute time of 21.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI is $97,768. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI was Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI with a value of $116,493, followed by Waukesha County--Brookfield, New Berlin, Menomonee Falls, Muskego, Elm Grove & Butler PUMA, WI and Dane County--Cities of Fitchburg & Verona and other near-S/SW/W/NW suburban MCDs PUMA, WI, with respective values of $108,281 and $104,087.

Housing

Property

$358,200

Median Property Value 2023

±$7,728

$28,432

Median Property Taxes

±$1,216

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 Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

66.8%

Homeownership

2023

63.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 66.8% of the housing units in Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 68.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI was Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI with a value of $116,493, followed by Waukesha County--Brookfield, New Berlin, Menomonee Falls, Muskego, Elm Grove & Butler PUMA, WI and Dane County--Cities of Fitchburg & Verona and other near-S/SW/W/NW suburban MCDs PUMA, WI, with respective values of $108,281 and $104,087.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$97,768

Median Household Income

± $4,481

42.6k

Number of Households

± 1,808

In 2023, the median household income of the 42.6k households in Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI grew to $97,768 from the previous year's value of $95,793.

The following chart displays the households in Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.417

2022 Wage GINI in Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI

0.414

2021 Wage GINI in Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI

In 2022, the income inequality in Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI was 0.417 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.689% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (72.6%)
Worked At Home (17.4%)
Carpooled (6.19%)

In 2023, 72.6% of workers in Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (17.4%) and those who carpooled to work (6.19%).

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.

Commute Time

21.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI have a shorter commute time (21.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0.909% of the workforce in Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

5.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI (5.19k out of 102k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

97.8% of the population of Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI has health coverage, with 67.6% on employee plans, 6.95% on Medicaid, 11.4% on Medicare, 10.6% on non-group plans, and 1.14% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Wisconsin see 1242 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.04% decrease from the previous year (1255 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1384 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 423 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Wisconsin.

1,242 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wisconsin

Primary care physicians in Wisconsin see an average of 1,242 patients per year. This represents a 1.04% decrease from the previous year (1,255 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Wisconsin in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.5% under 18 years, 18.3% between 18 and 34 years, 41.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

2.23%

Uninsured

67.6%

Employer Coverage

6.95%

Medicaid

11.4%

Medicare

10.6%

Non-Group

1.14%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI declined by 20.3% from 2.8% to 2.23%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Dane County--Sun Prairie, Waunakee, McFarland & other near-N/NE/E/SE suburban MCDs PUMA, WI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.