Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI

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2024 Population

146,801

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

41.5

0.484% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

10.8%

1.49% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$73,852

3.15% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$224,900

7.15% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

69,346

0.036% 1-year decline

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4.75% of the households in Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette 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.

98.8% of the residents in Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI are University of Wisconsin-Platteville (1,534 degrees awarded in 2024) and Southwest Wisconsin Technical College (686 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI was $224,900, and the homeownership rate was 74.3%.

Most people in Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI was 2 cars per household.

Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI borders Whiteside, Stephenson, Lee, Jo Daviess & Carroll Counties PUMA, IL, Winnebago County (Southeast & West)--Rockford City PUMA, IL, Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA, Dubuque, Buchanan, Jackson & Delaware Counties--Dubuque City PUMA, IA, Monroe, Vernon, Juneau & Crawford Counties PUMA, WI, Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI, Dane County--Rural & Outlying MCDs PUMA, WI, and Rock County PUMA, WI.

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Population & Diversity

Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI is home to a population of 147k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.09% of Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI residents were born outside of the country (3.06k people).

In 2024, there were 63.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (135k people) in Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.14k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 2.07k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI are Spanish (2,816 households), Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages (1,281 households), and German (1,157 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

71,912

Women

49%

74,920

Men

51%

The resident population of United States in 2024 was 146,832 inhabitants, with 51% men, and 49% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI.

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Citizenship

98.8%

2024 Citizenship

98.9%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98.8% of Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
135k ± 268
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
2.14k ± 282
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
2.07k ± 171

3.55%

Hispanic Population

5.21k people

3.55% of the people in Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI are hispanic (5.21k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
938 ± 750 people
Nicaragua
159 ± 309 people
Argentina
141 ± 291 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI was Mexico, the natal country of 938 Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI residents, followed by Nicaragua with 159 and Argentina with 141.

Foreign-Born Population

2.09%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

3.06k people

1.94%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2.85k people

As of 2024, 2.09% of Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI residents (3.06k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI was 1.94%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
2,816 households (2.03%)
Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages
1,281 households (0.924%)
German
1,157 households (0.834%)

4.75% of the households in Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. 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 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI was Spanish. 2.03% of the households in Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette 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
2,759 ± 203
Gulf War (2001-)
1,291 ± 208
Gulf War (1990s)
943 ± 136

Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.14 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI.

Health

93.6% of the population of Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI has health coverage, with 51.8% on employee plans, 12.8% on Medicaid, 15.4% on Medicare, 12.4% on non-group plans, and 1.27% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Illinois see 1,264 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,264 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1189 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 297 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51% were men and 49% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,264 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Illinois

Primary care physicians in Illinois see an average of 1,264 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,264 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.6% under 18 years, 19.3% between 18 and 34 years, 37.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 20% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51% were men and 49% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.37%

Uninsured

51.8%

Employer Coverage

12.8%

Medicaid

15.4%

Medicare

12.4%

Non-Group

1.27%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI declined by 0.993% from 6.43% to 6.37%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI employs 69.3k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI were Construction (5,821 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,392 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,366 people), and the highest paying industries were Lessors of real estate, and offices of real estate agents and brokers ($144,408), Nonmetallic mineral mining & quarrying ($132,309), and Computer Systems Design ($128,104).

Males in Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI have an average income that is 1.23 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,551. The income inequality in Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.424, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

33,639

Women

48.5%

35,707

Men

51.5%

The workforce of Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI in 2024 was 69,346 people, with 48.5% woman, and 51.5% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI.

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

Occupations

69.3k

2024 Value

−0.036%

1 Year decline

± −0.036%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI declined at a rate of −0.036%, from 69.4k employees to 69.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,045 people), Registered nurses (1,671 people), and Miscellaneous agricultural workers, including animal breeders (1,526 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Illinois (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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

69.3k

2024 Value

−0.036%

1 Year decline

± −0.036%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI declined at a rate of −0.036%, from 69.4k employees to 69.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI, are Construction (5,821 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,392 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,366 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI, though some of these residents may live in Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$52,170

Median earning men ± $994

$39,532

Median earning women ± $969

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($66,522), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($65,492), and Wholesale Trade ($65,463).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($57,576), Information ($53,288), and Public Administration ($50,063).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

2.47%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 2.47% 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%.

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

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 Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette 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

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Wisconsin.

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.

Education

In 2024, universities in Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI awarded 2,220 degrees. The student population of Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI in 2024 is skewed towards men, with 5,135 male students and 4,103 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI are White (1,963 and 90.1%), Hispanic or Latino (96 and 4.41%), Black or African American (42 and 1.93%), and Two or More Races (39 and 1.79%).

The largest universities in Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI by number of degrees awarded are University of Wisconsin-Platteville (1,534 and 69.1%) and Southwest Wisconsin Technical College (686 and 30.9%).

The most popular majors in Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (198 and 8.92%), Mechanical Engineering (162 and 7.3%), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (90 and 4.05%).

The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $7,126 for in-state students and $16,085 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 89.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 29.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 9,238 (55.6% men and 44.4% 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 2024 there were 9,238 students enrolled in Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI, 55.6% men and 44.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 8,011 records, of which 43.8% were women and 56.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Mechanical Engineering
162 degrees awarded
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
78 degrees awarded
General Civil Engineering
75 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI was Mechanical Engineering with 162 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Wisconsin-Platteville
1,534 degrees awarded
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
686 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Wisconsin-Platteville with 1,534 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 1,138 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI, which is 1.05 times more than the 1,082 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,963 degrees mean that there were 20.4 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 96 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 ($7,126) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,518) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 2-year ($2,061) 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 2024, 0.653% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.485% 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 Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI in 2024 were High School or Equivalent (41.7k), Some college (25k), and Bachelors Degree (18.2k).

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, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI was $224,900 in 2024, which is 0.676 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $209,900 to $224,900, a 7.15% increase. The homeownership rate in Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI is 74.3%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI have an average commute time of 23.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$224,900

Median Property Value 2024

±$3,130

$44,507

Median Property Taxes

±$864

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, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

74.3%

Homeownership

2024

62.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 74.3% of the housing units in Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

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

$73,852

Median Household Income

± $1,126

59.9k

Number of Households

± 1,232

In 2024, the median household income of the 59.9k households in Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI grew to $73,852 from the previous year's value of $71,599.

The following chart displays the households in Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette 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

0.424

2024 Wage GINI in Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI

0.418

2023 Wage GINI in Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI

In 2024, the income inequality in Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI was 0.424 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.38% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (76.4%)
Worked At Home (11.4%)
Carpooled (6.39%)

In 2024, 76.4% of workers in Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.4%) and those who carpooled to work (6.39%).

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

23.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI have a shorter commute time (23.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.33% of the workforce in Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette 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 Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette 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 Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI (15.3k out of 142k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette 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.