Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI

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2023 Population
174,685
0.159% 1-year decline
US Senator
Ron Johnson
Republican Party
US Senator
Tammy Baldwin
Democratic Party
2023 Median Age
42.1
0.238% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
7.99%
4.73% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$77,199
3.91% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$235,700
6.6% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
88,381
0.612% 1-year decline

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In 2023, Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI had a population of 175k people with a median age of 42.1 and a median household income of $77,199. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI declined from 174,964 to 174,685, a −0.159% decrease and its median household income grew from $74,295 to $77,199, a 3.91% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.7%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (2.47%), White (Hispanic) (2.16%), Other (Hispanic) (1.88%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.8%).

5.78% of the households in Dodge & Jefferson Counties 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.

98.1% of the residents in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI are Maranatha Baptist University (233 degrees awarded in 2023) and Advanced College of Cosmetology (15 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI was $235,700, and the homeownership rate was 72.1%.

Most people in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI is home to a population of 175k people, from which 98.1% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.97% of Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI residents were born outside of the country (5.18k people).

In 2023, there were 35.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (153k people) in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.31k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 3.78k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI are Spanish (7,292 households), German (586 households), and Other Indo-European Languages (555 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
84,675
Women
48.7%
89,341
Men
51.3%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 174,016 inhabitants, with 51.3% men, and 48.7% women.

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Citizenship

98.1%
2023 Citizenship
98.2%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.1% of Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI was 98.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    153k ± 202
  2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    4.31k ± 652
  3. White (Hispanic)
    3.78k ± 629
7.37%
Hispanic Population
12.9k people

In 2023, there were 35.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (153k people) in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.31k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 3.78k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

7.37% of the people in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI are hispanic (12.9k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    2,501 ± 1,219 people
  2. Honduras
    393 ± 486 people
  3. Philippines
    335 ± 449 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI was Mexico, the natal country of 2,501 Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI residents, followed by Honduras with 393 and Philippines with 335.

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Foreign-Born Population

2.97%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
5.18k people
2.84%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
4.97k people

As of 2023, 2.97% of Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI residents (5.18k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI was 2.84%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    7,292 households (4.38%)
  2. German
    586 households (0.352%)
  3. Other Indo-European Languages
    555 households (0.333%)

5.78% of the households in Dodge & Jefferson Counties 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 Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI was Spanish. 4.38% of the households in Dodge & Jefferson Counties 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
    3,691 ± 343
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,942 ± 306
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,164 ± 245

Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.9 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI employs 88.4k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI were Construction (6,975 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,972 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,257 people), and the highest paying industries were Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($156,710), Construction, & mining & oil & gas field machinery manufacturing ($130,373), and Commercial & industrial machinery & equipment repair & maintenance ($122,157).

Males in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $55,607. The income inequality in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.401, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
41,530
Women
47%
46,851
Men
53%

The workforce of Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI in 2023 was 88,381 people, with 47% woman, and 53% men.

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Occupations

88.4k
2023 Value
−0.612%
1 Year decline
± −0.612%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI declined at a rate of −0.612%, from 88.9k employees to 88.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,320 people), Registered nurses (2,272 people), and Other assemblers and fabricators (2,254 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

88.4k
2023 Value
−0.612%
1 Year decline
± −0.612%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI declined at a rate of −0.612%, from 88.9k employees to 88.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI, are Construction (6,975 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,972 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,257 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI, though some of these residents may live in Dodge & Jefferson Counties 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

$54,841
Median earning men ± $956
$39,002
Median earning women ± $1,475

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($78,981), Public Administration ($72,151), and Construction ($64,465).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($56,044), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,590), and Wholesale Trade ($47,724).

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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%).

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

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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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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Wisconsin

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

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Education

In 2023, universities in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI awarded 248 degrees. The student population of Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 423 male students and 588 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI are White (210 and 85.7%), followed by Two or More Races (14 and 5.71%), Hispanic or Latino (7 and 2.86%), and Black or African American (6 and 2.45%).

The largest universities in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI by number of degrees awarded are Maranatha Baptist University (233 and 94%) and Advanced College of Cosmetology (15 and 6.05%).

The most popular majors in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI are General Education (43 and 17.3%), Biblical Studies (38 and 15.3%), and General Interdisciplinary Studies (19 and 7.66%).

The median tuition cost in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI for private four year colleges is $18,900.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 70.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 69.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 1,011 (41.8% men and 58.2% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 1,011 students enrolled in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI, 41.8% men and 58.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 818 records, of which 56% were women and 44% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Organizational Leadership
    11 degrees awarded
  2. General Education
    40 degrees awarded
  3. Biblical Studies
    23 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI was Organizational Leadership with 11 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Maranatha Baptist University
    233 degrees awarded
  2. Advanced College of Cosmetology
    15 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Maranatha Baptist University with 233 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 115 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI, which is 0.865 times less than the 133 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 210 degrees mean that there were 15 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 14 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($18,900) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,380) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,442) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 0.55% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.868% 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 Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (51.9k), Some college (31.4k), and Bachelors Degree (22.1k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI was $235,700 in 2023, which is 0.777 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $221,100 to $235,700, a 6.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI is 72.1%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI have an average commute time of 24.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$235,700
Median Property Value 2023
±$3,693
$50,580
Median Property Taxes
±$1,272

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Rent vs Own

72.1%
Homeownership
2023
62.7%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 72.1% of the housing units in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.8%.

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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.
$77,199
Median Household Income
± $1,649
70.2k
Number of Households
± 1,724

In 2023, the median household income of the 70.2k households in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI grew to $77,199 from the previous year's value of $74,295.

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Wage Distribution

0.401
2023 Wage GINI in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI
0.409
2022 Wage GINI in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI

In 2023, the income inequality in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI was 0.401 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.92% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (79.1%)
  2. Worked At Home (8.42%)
  3. Carpooled (7.94%)

In 2023, 79.1% of workers in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.42%) and those who carpooled to work (7.94%).

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Commute Time

24.2 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI have a shorter commute time (24.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.68% of the workforce in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.99% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI (13.4k out of 167k 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 55 - 64, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

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Health

95.7% of the population of Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI has health coverage, with 55.5% on employee plans, 11.5% on Medicaid, 14.5% on Medicare, 13% on non-group plans, and 1.27% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Wisconsin see 1,251 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.725% increase from the previous year (1,242 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1363 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 398 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.7% were men and 49.3% 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 0.725% increase from the previous year (1,242 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.2% under 18 years, 18.8% between 18 and 34 years, 40.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.7% were men and 49.3% were women.

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Uninsured People

4.28%
Uninsured
55.5%
Employer Coverage
11.5%
Medicaid
14.5%
Medicare
13%
Non-Group
1.27%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI declined by 0.447% from 4.3% to 4.28%.

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