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

2022 Employed Population

88,925

0.691% 1-year decline

About

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+ (Hispanic) (2.86%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.3%), White (Hispanic) (2.16%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.88%).

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.

Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI borders Washington & Ozaukee Counties PUMA, WI, Waupaca, Waushara, Green Lake & Marquette Counties PUMA, WI, Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI, Dane County--Rural & Outlying MCDs PUMA, WI, Rock County PUMA, WI, and Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI.

United States Wisconsin

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 30.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (153k people) in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5k Two+ (Hispanic) and 4.02k 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 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

84,134

Women

48.2%

90,255

Men

51.8%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 174,389 inhabitants, with 51.8% men, and 48.2% 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.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
153k ± 202
Two+ (Hispanic)
5k ± 721
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.02k ± 404

7.37%

Hispanic Population

12.9k people

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

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,796 ± 1,288 people
Philippines
352 ± 460 people
Germany
313 ± 434 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI was Mexico, the natal country of 2,796 Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI residents, followed by Philippines with 352 and Germany with 313.

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 lower than 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.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
7,292 households (4.38%)
German
586 households (0.352%)
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.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,691 ± 343
Gulf War (2001-)
1,942 ± 306
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.

Economy

The economy of Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI employs 88.9k people. The largest industries in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI are Construction (6,049 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,053 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,447 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($149,889), Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($112,065), and Nondepository credit & related activities ($106,836).

Males in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI have an average income that is 1.27 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,065. The income inequality in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.409, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

41,710

Women

47.4%

46,253

Men

52.6%

The workforce of Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI in 2020 was 87,963 people, with 47.4% woman, and 52.6% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI.

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Occupations

88.9k

2022 Value

−0.691%

1 Year decline

± −0.691%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI declined at a rate of −0.691%, from 89.5k employees to 88.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI, are Other assemblers and fabricators (2,448 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,240 people), and Registered nurses (2,193 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Dodge & Jefferson Counties 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

88.9k

2022 Value

−0.691%

1 Year decline

± −0.691%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI declined at a rate of −0.691%, from 89.5k employees to 88.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI, are Construction (6,049 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,053 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,447 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.

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).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

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 Dodge & Jefferson Counties 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 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.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Organizational Leadership
11 degrees awarded
General Education
40 degrees awarded
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.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Masters Degree from schools in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Maranatha Baptist University
233 degrees awarded
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.

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.

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 ($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.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.62% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.745% 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 Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (54k), Some college (30.5k), and Bachelors Degree (22.3k).

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 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 approximately the same as 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.

Median household income in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI is $77,199. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Dodge & Jefferson Counties 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

$235,700

Median Property Value 2023

±$3,693

$50,580

Median Property Taxes

±$1,272

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 Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Dodge & Jefferson Counties 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 Dodge & Jefferson Counties 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 Dodge & Jefferson Counties 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.

$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.

The following chart displays the households in Dodge & Jefferson Counties 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

0.409

2022 Wage GINI in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI

0.413

2021 Wage GINI in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI

In 2022, the income inequality in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI was 0.409 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.898% decline from 2021 to 2022, 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 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (79.1%)
Worked At Home (8.42%)
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%).

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

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.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Dodge & Jefferson Counties 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 Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI have 2 cars.

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.

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

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 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

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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 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, 50.1% were men and 49.9% were women.

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

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%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.