Green County, WI

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Population

36,869

0.489% decline

Median Age

42.8


Median Household Income

$60,609

5.56% growth

Poverty Rate

8.89%


Number of Employees

20,015

0.472% growth

Median Property Value

$163,600

1.05% growth

About

Economy

Health

Diversity

Education

Housing & Living

About

In 2017, Green County, WI had a population of 36.9k people with a median age of 42.8 and a median household income of $60,609. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Green County, WI declined from 37,050 to 36,869, a -0.489% decrease and its median household income grew from $57,416 to $60,609, a 5.56% increase.

The population of Green County, WI is 94.5% White Alone, 3.02% Hispanic or Latino, and 1.16% Two or More Races. N/A% of the people in Green County, WI speak a non-English language, and 98.5% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Green County, WI are Paul Mitchell the School-Monroe (24 degrees awarded in 2017).

The median property value in Green County, WI is $163,600, and the homeownership rate is 73.7%. Most people in Green County, WI commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 22 minutes. The average car ownership in Green County, WI is 2 cars per household.

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Economy

The economy of Green County, WI employs 20k people. The largest industries in Green County, WI are Manufacturing (3,684 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,946 people), and Retail Trade (2,577 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($80,938), Public Administration ($50,046), and Finance & Insurance ($47,458).

Median household income in Green County, WI is $60,609. Males in Green County, WI have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,291. The income inequality in Green County, WI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.453, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$60,609

2017 value

± $2,211

5.56%

1 Year Growth

± 5.08%

Households in Green County, WI have a median annual income of $60,609, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $57,416 in 2016, which represents a 5.56% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$61,348

Average Male Salary

± $1,322

$46,291

Average Female Salary

± $998

In 2017, full-time male employees in Wisconsin made 1.33 times more than female employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $51,905 ± $6,236

  2. White

    $46,737 ± $788

  3. Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander

    $43,959 ± $36,574

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Wisconsin workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.11 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

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Wage Distribution

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

0.453

2017 Wage GINI

0.452

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Wisconsin was 0.453 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.212% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

The 2017 the GINI for Wisconsin was lower than than the national average of 0.479. 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.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 9601

  2. Census Tract 9602

  3. Census Tract 9603

In 2017, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Green County, WI was Census Tract 9601 with a value of $77,872, followed by Census Tract 9602 and Census Tract 9603, with respective values of $74,737 and $67,750.

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 35 - 44

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

8.89% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Green County, WI (3.23k out of 36.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 75+ and then Males < 5.

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.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    2,922 ± 293

  2. Hispanic

    308 ± 137

  3. Two Or More

    192 ± 106

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Green County, 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.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

20k

2017 Value

± 592

0.472%

1 Year growth

± 4.11%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Green County, WI grew at a rate of 0.472%, from 19.9k employees to 20k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Green County, WI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,843 people), Production Occupations (2,120 people), and Management Occupations (2,096 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Green County, WI.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Green County, WI, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,843 people), Production Occupations (2,120 people), and Management Occupations (2,096 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Green County, WI has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (2.69 times higher than expected), Production Occupations (1.83 times), and Material Moving Occupations (1.38 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Green County, WI, by median earnings, are Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations ($64,236), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($63,674), and Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($60,640).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

20k

2017 Value

± 592

0.472%

1 Year growth

± 4.11%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Green County, WI grew at a rate of 0.472%, from 19.9k employees to 20k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Green County, WI, are Manufacturing (3,684 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,946 people), and Retail Trade (2,577 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Green County, WI, though some of these residents may live in Green County, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Green County, WI, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (3,684 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,946 people), and Retail Trade (2,577 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Green County, WI has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (4.52 times higher than expected), Manufacturing (1.82 times), and Construction (1.19 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Green County, WI, by median earnings, are Utilities ($80,938), Public Administration ($50,046), and Finance & Insurance ($47,458).

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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

  1. Other foodstuffs

    $41.9B

  2. Machinery

    $30.3B

  3. Mixed freight

    $29.6B

In 2015, the top outbound Wisconsin product (by dollars) was Other foodstuffs with $41.9B, followed by Machinery ($30.3B) and Mixed freight ($29.6B).

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

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$356B

2020 Value

$493B

Projected 2045 Value

38.5% growth

In 2020, total outbound Wisconsin trade was $356B. This is expected to increase 38.5% to $493B by 2045.

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

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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

  1. Illinois

    $31.3B

  2. Minnesota

    $29.3B

  3. Michigan

    $11.1B

In 2015, the top outbound Wisconsin domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $31.3B, followed by Minnesota with $29.3B and Michigan and $11.1B.

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

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Health

95% of the population of Green County, WI has health coverage, with 55.2% on employee plans, 12.1% on Medicaid, 12.6% on Medicare, 13.9% on non-group plans, and 1.12% on military or VA plans.

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

Primary care physicians in Green County, WI see 1549 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.45% increase from the previous year (1483 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2181 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1123 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Adams County and Menominee County have the highest prevalence of diabetes (13.1%). Additionally, Menominee County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (45.1%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,549 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Green County, WI see an average of 1,549 patients per year. This represents a 4.45% increase from the previous year (1,483 patients).

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

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

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Health Care Spending

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$8,702

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$5,159

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,057

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,608

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Wisconsin (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 6.26%, from $8,189 to $8,702.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

5.01%

Uninsured

55.2%

Employer Coverage

12.1%

Medicaid

12.6%

Medicare

13.9%

Non-Group

1.12%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Green County, WI declined by 5.98% from 5.33% to 5.01%.

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

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Adams County

    13.1% prevalence

  2. Menominee County

    13.1% prevalence

  3. Marquette County

    12.4% prevalence

Adams County and Menominee County have the highest prevalence of diabetes in Wisconsin, at 13.1%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Wisconsin by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Green County, WI is home to a population of 36.9k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2017, 2.55% of Green County, WI residents were born outside of the country (942 people).

The ethnic composition of the population of Green County, WI is composed of 34.9k White Alone residents (94.5%), 1.11k Hispanic or Latino residents (3.02%), 426 Two or More Races residents (1.16%), 251 Asian Alone residents (0.681%), 143 Black or African American Alone residents (0.388%), 54 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0.146%), 18 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0.0488%), and 10 Some Other Race Alone residents (0.0271%).

Age

Age by Nativity

43

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.3

38

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 2.3

In 2017, the median age of all people in Green County, WI was 42.8. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 43, were generally older than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 38. But people in Green County, WI are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all Green County, WI residents was 43.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

2.55%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

942 people

2.46%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

913 people

As of 2017, 2.55% of Green County, WI residents (942 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Green County, WI was 2.46%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    89,715 ± 7,296 people

  2. India

    23,224 ± 3,734 people

  3. Laos

    17,104 ± 3,206 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wisconsin was Mexico, the natal country of 89,715 Wisconsin residents, followed by India with 23,224 and Laos with 17,104.

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Citizenship

98.5%

2017 Citizenship

98.5%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 98.5% of Green County, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Green County, WI was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. White Alone

    34.9k ± 7

  2. Hispanic or Latino

    1.11k ± 237

  3. Two or More Races

    426 ± 91.8

In 2017, there were 31.3 times more White Alone residents (34.9k people) in Green County, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.11k Hispanic or Latino and 426 Two or More Races residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 8 races and ethnicities represented in Green County, WI as a share of the total population.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    780 ± 98

  2. Gulf War (2001-)

    224 ± 58

  3. Gulf War (1990s)

    224 ± 58

Green County, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.48 times greater than any other conflict.

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Education

In 2017, universities in Green County, WI awarded 24 degrees. The student population of Green County, WI is skewed towards women, with 2 male students and 20 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Green County, WI are White (22 and 91.7%), followed by Black or African American (1 and 4.17%), Two or More Races (1 and 4.17%), and Asian (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Green County, WI by number of degrees awarded are Paul Mitchell the School-Monroe (24 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Green County, WI are General Cosmetology (23 and 95.8%) and Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor (1 and 4.17%).

The median tuition costs in Green County, WI are $N/A for private four year colleges, and $N/A and $N/A respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

  1. N/A

    N/A degrees awarded

  2. General Cosmetology

    21 degrees awarded

  3. N/A

    N/A degrees awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Green County, WI was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Green County, WI according to their major.

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Universities

Paul Mitchell the School-Monroe

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

24 degrees awarded

$N/A

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2017, the Green County, WI institution with the largest number of graduating students was Paul Mitchell the School-Monroe with 24 degrees awarded.

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Student Gender for Common Institutions

0

Degrees Awarded to Men

24

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 0 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Green County, WI, which is 0 times less than the 24 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Green County, WI by degrees awarded.

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Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

  1. White

    22 degrees awarded

  2. Black or African American

    1 degrees awarded

  3. Two or More Races

    1 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Green County, WI were to White students. These 22 degrees mean that there were 22 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1 degrees awarded.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Green County, WI was $163,600 in 2017, which is 0.712 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $161,900 to $163,600, a 1.05% increase. The homeownership rate in Green County, WI is 73.7%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Green County, WI have an average commute time of 22 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Green County, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$163,600

2017 Median

± $3,329

$161,900

2016 Median

± $3,189

In 2017, the median property value in Green County, WI grew to to $163,600 from the previous year's value of $161,900.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Green County, WI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Green County, WI the largest share of households have a property value in the $125k - $150k range.

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Household Income

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$60,609

Median Household Income

± $2,211

15k

Number of Households

± 516

In 2017, the median household income of the 15k households in Green County, WI grew to $60,609 from the previous year's value of $57,416.

The following chart displays the households in Green 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.

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Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Green County, WI distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Green County, WI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

73.7%

2017 Homeownership

74.2%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 73.7% of the housing units in Green County, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 74.2%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Green County, WI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Commute Time

22 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Green County, WI have a shorter commute time (22 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 1.58% of the workforce in Green County, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    80%

  2. Carpooled

    9.73%

  3. Worked At Home

    5.74%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Green County, WI was Drove Alone (80%), followed by those who Carpooled (9.73%) and those who Worked At Home (5.74%).

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.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Green County, WI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Green County, WI have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

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