East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI

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2021 Population

155,955

0.734% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

46.2

0.216% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

10.8%

2.39% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$60,488

6.33% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$156,000

4.42% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

69,473

0.356% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI had a population of 156k people with a median age of 46.2 and a median household income of $60,488. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI grew from 154,819 to 155,955, a 0.734% increase and its median household income grew from $56,885 to $60,488, a 6.33% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (88.2%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (3.99%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.17%), White (Hispanic) (1.84%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.12%).

4.6% of the households in East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.2% of the residents in East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI are College of Menominee Nation (26 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI was $156,000, and the homeownership rate was 77.8%.

Most people in East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.2 minutes. The average car ownership in East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI was 2 cars per household.

East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI borders Outer Green Bay City PUMA, WI, Oneida, Lincoln, Vilas, Langlade & Forest Counties PUMA, WI, Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI, Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI, Marinette, Oconto, Door & Florence Counties PUMA, WI, Fond du Lac & Calumet Counties PUMA, WI, Outagamie County PUMA, WI, Winnebago County PUMA, WI, Marathon County PUMA, WI, and Wood, Portage, Juneau & Adams Counties PUMA, WI.

United States Wisconsin

Population & Diversity

East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI is home to a population of 156k people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.64% of East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI residents were born outside of the country (2.56k people).

In 2021, there were 22.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (138k people) in East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.22k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 3.38k 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 East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI are Spanish (3,764 households), German (1,426 households), and Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages (626 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

76,097

Women

48.8%

79,870

Men

51.2%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 155,967 inhabitants, with 51.2% men, and 48.8% women.

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

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Citizenship

99.2%

2021 Citizenship

99.2%

2020 Citizenship

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

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
138k ± 140
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
6.22k ± 214
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.38k ± 277

4.2%

Hispanic Population

6.56k people

4.2% of the people in East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI are hispanic (6.56k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,090 ± 808 people
Germany
226 ± 369 people
China
127 ± 277 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI was Mexico, the natal country of 1,090 East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI residents, followed by Germany with 226 and China with 127.

Foreign-Born Population

1.64%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.56k people

1.8%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.79k people

As of 2021, 1.64% of East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI residents (2.56k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI was 1.8%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
3,764 households (2.54%)
German
1,426 households (0.964%)
Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages
626 households (0.423%)

4.6% of the households in East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI was Spanish. 2.54% of the households in East Central Wisconsin 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
4,354 ± 328
Gulf War (2001-)
1,220 ± 178
Gulf War (1990s)
1,220 ± 142

East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.57 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI employs 69.5k people. The largest industries in East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI are Construction (4,108 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,915 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,377 people), and the highest paying industries are Other administrative & other support services ($222,880), Air transportation ($144,523), and Professional & commercial equipment & supplies merchant wholesalers ($105,574).

Males in East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,416. The income inequality in East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.416, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

33,252

Women

47.7%

36,469

Men

52.3%

The workforce of East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI in 2020 was 69,721 people, with 47.7% woman, and 52.3% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI.

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Occupations

69.5k

2021 Value

−0.356%

1 Year decline

± −0.356%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI declined at a rate of −0.356%, from 69.7k employees to 69.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,535 people), Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,809 people), and Miscellaneous production workers, including semiconductor processors (1,778 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of East Central Wisconsin 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

69.5k

2021 Value

−0.356%

1 Year decline

± −0.356%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI declined at a rate of −0.356%, from 69.7k employees to 69.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI, are Construction (4,108 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,915 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,377 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI, though some of these residents may live in East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,739

Median earning men ± $853

$30,825

Median earning women ± $648

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($61,362), Information ($55,110), and Wholesale Trade ($54,596).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($44,436), Manufacturing ($39,004), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($38,514).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

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

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

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Wisconsin to other states, or from other states to Wisconsin.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

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

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Wisconsin products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$348B

2020 Value in Wisconsin

$614B

Projected 2050 Value in Wisconsin

76.2% growth

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

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Wisconsin trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Wisconsin to other states, or from other states to Wisconsin.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$35.8B
Minnesota
$17.7B
Michigan
$15.4B

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

The following map shows the amount of trade that Wisconsin shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

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

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

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

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI. Showing the available data for Wisconsin.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (49.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (48.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.17%)
Independent Party

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

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Wisconsin for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

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 2021, universities in East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI awarded 26 degrees. The student population of East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 112 male students and 270 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI are American Indian or Alaska Native (21 and 80.8%), followed by White (5 and 19.2%), Asian (0 and 0%), and Black or African American (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI by number of degrees awarded are College of Menominee Nation (26 and 100%).

The most popular majors in East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI are Public Administration (7 and 26.9%), Elementary Education & Teaching (6 and 23.1%), and Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology (3 and 11.5%).

The median tuition cost in East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI for private four year colleges is $6,000.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 382 students enrolled in East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI, 29.3% men and 70.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in American Indian or Alaska Native with 330 records, of which 70.9% were women and 29.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Elementary Education & Teaching
6 degree-majors awarded
Public Administration
5 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
2 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI was Elementary Education & Teaching with 6 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

College of Menominee Nation

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

26 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was College of Menominee Nation with 26 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 6 men were awarded degrees from institutions in East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI, which is 0.3 times less than the 20 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was American Indian or Alaska Native students. These 21 degrees mean that there were 4.2 times more degrees awarded to American Indian or Alaska Native students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 5 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

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($6,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($200) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($743) 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 2021, 0.373% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.411% 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 East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (53.2k), Some college (24.8k), and Secondary Education (17.6k).

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 East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI was $156,000 in 2021, which is 0.637 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $149,400 to $156,000, a 4.42% increase. The homeownership rate in East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI is 77.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI have an average commute time of 25.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI is $60,488. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI was Waukesha County (West) PUMA, WI with a value of $106,632, followed by Waukesha County (East) PUMA, WI and Dane County (West) PUMA, WI, with respective values of $97,138 and $87,583.

Housing

Property

$156,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$1,848

$50,370

Median Property Taxes

±$1,010

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 East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

77.8%

Homeownership

2021

62.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 77.8% of the housing units in East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 77%.

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

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in East Central Wisconsin 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.

$60,488

Median Household Income

± $1,132

64.7k

Number of Households

± 1,200

In 2021, the median household income of the 64.7k households in East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI grew to $60,488 from the previous year's value of $56,885.

The following chart displays the households in East Central Wisconsin 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

0.416

2021 Wage GINI in East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI

0.408

2020 Wage GINI in East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI

In 2021, the income inequality in East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI was 0.416 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.98% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.6%)
Worked At Home (6.78%)
Carpooled (6.77%)

In 2021, 81.6% of workers in East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (6.78%) and those who carpooled to work (6.77%).

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

25.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI have a shorter commute time (25.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.55% of the workforce in East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI (16.4k out of 152k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI is White, followed by Native American 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.

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

92.8% of the population of East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI has health coverage, with 47.9% on employee plans, 13.5% on Medicaid, 16.9% on Medicare, 12.6% on non-group plans, and 1.83% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Wisconsin was $8,702 in 2014. This is a 6.26% increase from the previous year ($8,189).

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

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,255 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wisconsin

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

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 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.3% under 18 years, 15.7% between 18 and 34 years, 40.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 21% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.4% were men and 49.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.25%

Uninsured

47.9%

Employer Coverage

13.5%

Medicaid

16.9%

Medicare

12.6%

Non-Group

1.83%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI declined by 1.97% from 7.39% to 7.25%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.