Grant County, WI

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2021 Population

52,210

1.24% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

36.2

0.277% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

13.6%

9.86% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$58,289

7.66% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$156,700

3.36% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

26,546

2.34% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Grant County, WI had a population of 52.2k people with a median age of 36.2 and a median household income of $58,289. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Grant County, WI grew from 51,570 to 52,210, a 1.24% increase and its median household income grew from $54,144 to $58,289, a 7.66% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Grant County, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (94.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.58%), White (Hispanic) (1.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.04%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.873%).

None of the households in Grant County, 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 Grant County, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Grant County, WI are University of Wisconsin-Platteville (1,840 degrees awarded in 2021) and Southwest Wisconsin Technical College (837 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Grant County, WI was $156,700, and the homeownership rate was 69.4%.

Most people in Grant County, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Grant County, WI was 2 cars per household.

Grant County, WI borders Jo Daviess County, IL, Clayton County, IA, Dubuque County, IA, Crawford County, WI, Iowa County, WI, Lafayette County, WI, and Richland County, WI.

United States Wisconsin Platteville, WI

Population & Diversity

Grant County, WI is home to a population of 52.2k people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.59% of Grant County, WI residents were born outside of the country (830 people).

In 2021, there were 59.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (49.3k people) in Grant County, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 826 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 679 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.2%

2021 Citizenship

99%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.2% of Grant County, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Grant County, WI was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Grant County, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Grant County, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
49.3k ± 98
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
826 ± 92
White (Hispanic)
679 ± 102

1.92%

Hispanic Population

1.01k people

1.92% of the people in Grant County, WI are hispanic (1.01k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Grant County, WI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Wisconsin.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
83,507 ± 7,044 people
India
24,549 ± 3,839 people
China
15,404 ± 3,043 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wisconsin was Mexico, the natal country of 83,507 Wisconsin residents, followed by India with 24,549 and China with 15,404.

Foreign-Born Population

1.59%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

830 people

1.75%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

901 people

As of 2021, 1.59% of Grant County, WI residents (830 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 Grant County, WI was 1.75%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,028 ± 127
Gulf War (2001-)
472 ± 128
Gulf War (1990s)
305 ± 100

Grant County, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.18 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Grant County, WI employs 26.5k people. The largest industries in Grant County, WI are Manufacturing (4,359 people), Retail Trade (3,441 people), and Educational Services (3,066 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($74,844), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($53,068), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,662).

Males in Wisconsin have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,441. The income inequality in Wisconsin (measured using the Gini index) is 0.443, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

26.5k

2021 Value

± 867

2.34%

1 Year growth

± 4.4%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Grant County, WI grew at a rate of 2.34%, from 25.9k employees to 26.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Grant County, WI, are Management Occupations (3,096 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,949 people), and Production Occupations (2,767 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Grant County, 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

26.5k

2021 Value

± 867

2.34%

1 Year growth

± 4.4%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Grant County, WI grew at a rate of 2.34%, from 25.9k employees to 26.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Grant County, WI, are Manufacturing (4,359 people), Retail Trade (3,441 people), and Educational Services (3,066 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Grant County, WI, though some of these residents may live in Grant County, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,867

Median earning men ± $1,454

$30,150

Median earning women ± $1,103

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($53,125), Wholesale Trade ($49,167), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($49,034).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($51,375), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($43,984), and Construction ($43,796).

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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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

379
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
320
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
269
Manufacturing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$366k
Manufacturing
$136k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$119k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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 Grant County, WI went to Donald J. Trump with 55.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (42.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.37%).

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

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (55.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (42.9%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.37%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Grant County, WI went to Donald J. Trump with 55.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (42.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.37%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Grant County, WI 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 Grant County, WI awarded 2,677 degrees. The student population of Grant County, WI in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 5,226 male students and 4,067 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Grant County, WI are White (2,389 and 90.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (114 and 4.32%), Black or African American (43 and 1.63%), and Two or More Races (39 and 1.48%).

The largest universities in Grant County, WI by number of degrees awarded are University of Wisconsin-Platteville (1,840 and 68.7%) and Southwest Wisconsin Technical College (837 and 31.3%).

The most popular majors in Grant County, WI are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (228 and 8.52%), Mechanical Engineering (198 and 7.4%), and General Business Administration & Management (183 and 6.84%).

The median tuition cost in Grant County, WI for a public four year colleges is $6,418 for in-state students and $15,057 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Grant County, WI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 87.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 28%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 9,293 (56.2% men and 43.8% 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 2021 there were 9,293 students enrolled in Grant County, WI, 56.2% men and 43.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 8,175 records, of which 43.1% were women and 56.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Mechanical Engineering
198 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
150 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
112 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Grant County, WI was Mechanical Engineering with 198 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Grant County, WI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Wisconsin-Platteville
1,840 degrees awarded
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
837 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Wisconsin-Platteville with 1,840 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,409 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Grant County, WI, which is 1.11 times more than the 1,268 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,389 degrees mean that there were 21 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 114 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

Public, 4-year or above ($6,418) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,426) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,973) 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

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Measure

In 2021, 0.664% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.589% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.4M), Some college (1.03M), and Bachelors Degree (900k).

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 Grant County, WI was $156,700 in 2021, which is 0.64 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $151,600 to $156,700, a 3.36% increase. The homeownership rate in Grant County, WI is 69.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Grant County, WI have an average commute time of 20.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Grant County, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Grant County, WI is $58,289. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Grant County, WI was Census Tract 9612 with a value of $73,397, followed by Census Tract 9607 and Census Tract 9606, with respective values of $70,250 and $67,250.

In 2022, 12.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Grant County, WI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.92%.

Housing

Property

$156,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,556

$13,729

Median Property Taxes

±$461

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 Grant County, WI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Grant County, WI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

69.4%

Homeownership

2021

61.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 69.4% of the housing units in Grant County, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Grant County, WI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9612
Census Tract 9607
Census Tract 9606

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Grant County, WI was Census Tract 9612 with a value of $73,397, followed by Census Tract 9607 and Census Tract 9606, with respective values of $70,250 and $67,250.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Grant County, 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.

$58,289

Median Household Income

± $2,069

19.8k

Number of Households

± 690

In 2021, the median household income of the 19.8k households in Grant County, WI grew to $58,289 from the previous year's value of $54,144.

The following chart displays the households in Grant County, 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

The closest comparable wage GINI for Grant County, WI is from Wisconsin.

0.443

2021 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

0.445

2020 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

In 2021, the income inequality in Wisconsin was 0.443 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.429% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Wisconsin was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Wisconsin in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Wisconsin across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (77.2%)
Worked At Home (8.5%)
Walked (6.12%)

In 2021, 77.2% of workers in Grant County, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.5%) and those who walked to work (6.12%).

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

20.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Grant County, WI have a shorter commute time (20.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.97% of the workforce in Grant County, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Grant County, WI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Grant County, WI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Grant County, WI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 12.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Grant County, WI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.92%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

13.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Grant County, WI (6.64k out of 48.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Grant County, WI is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 14.5% of the children was living in poverty in Grant County, WI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 4.7%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 147 in Grant County, WI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 17.6 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

92.9% of the population of Grant County, WI has health coverage, with 54.9% on employee plans, 12.4% on Medicaid, 12.5% on Medicare, 12.1% on non-group plans, and 0.986% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Grant County, WI see 2858 patients per year on average, which represents a 10.9% increase from the previous year (2578 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2218 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 762 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.5% were men and 49.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,858 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Grant County, WI

Primary care physicians in Grant County, WI see an average of 2,858 patients per year. This represents a 10.9% increase from the previous year (2,578 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.8% under 18 years, 24.5% between 18 and 34 years, 34.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.5% were men and 49.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.13%

Uninsured

54.9%

Employer Coverage

12.4%

Medicaid

12.5%

Medicare

12.1%

Non-Group

0.986%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Grant County, WI grew by 7.77% from 6.61% to 7.13%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 60.8 in Grant County, WI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Grant County, WI.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 34.1% in Grant County, WI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Grant County, WI.

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