Jefferson County, WI

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2023 Population

85,867

0.0756% 1-year decline

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

41.3

0.482% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

8.13%

6.49% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$80,604

4.66% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$253,800

6.5% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

46,481

1.37% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Jefferson County, WI had a population of 85.9k people with a median age of 41.3 and a median household income of $80,604. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Jefferson County, WI declined from 85,932 to 85,867, a −0.0756% decrease and its median household income grew from $77,018 to $80,604, a 4.66% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Jefferson County, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.5%), Other (Hispanic) (2.75%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.73%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.43%), and White (Hispanic) (2.29%).

None of the households in Jefferson 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.

97.7% of the residents in Jefferson County, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Jefferson County, WI are Maranatha Baptist University (239 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Jefferson County, WI was $253,800, and the homeownership rate was 72.9%.

Most people in Jefferson County, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Jefferson County, WI was 2 cars per household.

Jefferson County, WI borders Dane County, WI, Dodge County, WI, Rock County, WI, Walworth County, WI, and Waukesha County, WI.

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Population & Diversity

Jefferson County, WI is home to a population of 85.9k people, from which 97.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 3.48% of Jefferson County, WI residents were born outside of the country (2.99k people).

In 2023, there were 31.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (75.1k people) in Jefferson County, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.36k Other (Hispanic) and 2.35k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.7%

2023 Citizenship

98%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.7% of Jefferson County, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Jefferson County, WI was 98%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Jefferson County, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
75.1k ± 155
Other (Hispanic)
2.36k ± 469
Two+ (Hispanic)
2.35k ± 526

8.36%

Hispanic Population

7.18k people

8.36% of the people in Jefferson County, WI are hispanic (7.18k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Jefferson 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
84,791 ± 7,097 people
India
23,051 ± 3,720 people
China
15,381 ± 3,041 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wisconsin was Mexico, the natal country of 84,791 Wisconsin residents, followed by India with 23,051 and China with 15,381.

Foreign-Born Population

3.48%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2.99k people

3.16%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

2.72k people

As of 2023, 3.48% of Jefferson County, WI residents (2.99k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Jefferson County, WI was 3.16%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,597 ± 231
Gulf War (2001-)
1,104 ± 224
Gulf War (1990s)
560 ± 159

Jefferson County, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.45 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Jefferson County, WI employs 46.5k people. The largest industries in Jefferson County, WI are Manufacturing (9,442 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,316 people), and Retail Trade (5,194 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($76,042), Finance & Insurance ($66,667), and Public Administration ($66,118).

Males in Wisconsin have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,062. The income inequality in Wisconsin (measured using the Gini index) is 0.443, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

46.5k

2023 Value

± 1,481

−1.37%

1 Year decline

± 4.68%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Jefferson County, WI declined at a rate of −1.37%, from 47.1k employees to 46.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jefferson County, WI, are Production Occupations (5,375 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,730 people), and Management Occupations (4,641 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Jefferson 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

46.5k

2023 Value

± 1,481

−1.37%

1 Year decline

± 4.68%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Jefferson County, WI declined at a rate of −1.37%, from 47.1k employees to 46.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jefferson County, WI, are Manufacturing (9,442 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,316 people), and Retail Trade (5,194 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Jefferson County, WI, though some of these residents may live in Jefferson County, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$54,612

Median earning men ± $1,388

$39,721

Median earning women ± $1,905

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($83,275), Public Administration ($72,212), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($66,139).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($56,250), Wholesale Trade ($51,325), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,111).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

1.6%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.95M people employed in Wisconsin. This represents a 1.6% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.3%.

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

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

202
Construction
127
Other Services (except Public Administration)
98
Retail Trade

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

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$606k
Manufacturing
$200k
Wholesale Trade
$146k
Health Care and Social Assistance

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Jefferson County, WI went to Donald J. Trump with 56.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.32%).

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 (56.7%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.32%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Jefferson 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 2022, universities in Jefferson County, WI awarded 239 degrees. The student population of Jefferson County, WI in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 424 male students and 541 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Jefferson County, WI are White (206 and 86.9%), followed by Two or More Races (10 and 4.22%), Hispanic or Latino (8 and 3.38%), and Asian (6 and 2.53%).

The largest universities in Jefferson County, WI by number of degrees awarded are Maranatha Baptist University (239 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Jefferson County, WI are Biblical Studies (36 and 15.1%), General Interdisciplinary Studies (28 and 11.7%), and General Education (26 and 10.9%).

The median tuition cost in Jefferson County, WI for private four year colleges is $17,560.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Jefferson County, WI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 75.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 70.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 965 (43.9% men and 56.1% 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 2022 there were 965 students enrolled in Jefferson County, WI, 43.9% men and 56.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 813 records, of which 56.2% were women and 43.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Elementary Education & Teaching
10 degrees awarded
General Interdisciplinary Studies
21 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
14 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Jefferson County, WI was Elementary Education & Teaching with 10 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Maranatha Baptist University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

239 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Maranatha Baptist University with 239 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 99 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Jefferson County, WI, which is 0.707 times less than the 140 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 206 degrees mean that there were 20.6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 10 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($17,560) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,250) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,380) 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 2022, 0.697% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.597% 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 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.41M), Some college (1.02M), and Bachelors Degree (921k).

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 Jefferson County, WI was $253,800 in 2023, which is 0.837 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $238,300 to $253,800, a 6.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Jefferson County, WI is 72.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Jefferson County, WI have an average commute time of 24.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Jefferson County, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Jefferson County, WI is $80,604. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Jefferson County, WI was Census Tract 1006.01 with a value of $133,333, followed by Census Tract 1012.02 and Census Tract 1008, with respective values of $118,587 and $99,432.

In 2023, 11.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Jefferson County, WI. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.05%.

Housing

Property

$253,800

Median Property Value 2023

±$8,132

$25,124

Median Property Taxes

±$978

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

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

Rent vs Own

72.9%

Homeownership

2023

61.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 72.9% of the housing units in Jefferson County, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 73.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Jefferson 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 1006.01
Census Tract 1012.02
Census Tract 1008

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Jefferson County, WI was Census Tract 1006.01 with a value of $133,333, followed by Census Tract 1012.02 and Census Tract 1008, with respective values of $118,587 and $99,432.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Jefferson 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.

$80,604

Median Household Income

± $3,319

34.5k

Number of Households

± 1,221

In 2023, the median household income of the 34.5k households in Jefferson County, WI grew to $80,604 from the previous year's value of $77,018.

The following chart displays the households in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, WI is from Wisconsin.

0.443

2022 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

0.443

2021 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

In 2022, the income inequality in Wisconsin was 0.443 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.043% decline from 2021 to 2022, 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 2023

Drove Alone (77.5%)
Worked At Home (9.25%)
Carpooled (8.11%)

In 2023, 77.5% of workers in Jefferson County, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.25%) and those who carpooled to work (8.11%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Jefferson County, WI have a shorter commute time (24.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.84% of the workforce in Jefferson County, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 11.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Jefferson County, WI. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 2.05%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

8.13% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jefferson County, WI (6.73k out of 82.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Jefferson 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.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 9.1% of the children was living in poverty in Jefferson County, WI. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.5%.

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.

Health

95.4% of the population of Jefferson County, WI has health coverage, with 56.2% on employee plans, 10.7% on Medicaid, 14.3% on Medicare, 13.1% on non-group plans, and 1.15% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Jefferson County, WI see 2298 patients per year on average, which represents a 3% increase from the previous year (2231 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1573 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 849 patients per year.

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

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,298 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Jefferson County, WI

Primary care physicians in Jefferson County, WI see an average of 2,298 patients per year. This represents a 3% increase from the previous year (2,231 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.4% under 18 years, 19.3% between 18 and 34 years, 40.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.8% over 64 years.

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

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

Uninsured People

4.56%

Uninsured

56.2%

Employer Coverage

10.7%

Medicaid

14.3%

Medicare

13.1%

Non-Group

1.15%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jefferson County, WI grew by 0.755% from 4.53% to 4.56%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 42.2 in Jefferson County, WI.

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

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, 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 35.9% in Jefferson County, WI.

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