Jefferson County, WI

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Population

84,652

0.078% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

Median Age

40.7

Poverty Rate

8.95%

Median Household Income

$63,676

7.53% 1-year growth

Median Property Value

$184,300

3.83% 1-year growth

Number of Employees

45,835

1.96% 1-year growth

About

In 2018, Jefferson County, WI had a population of 84.7k people with a median age of 40.7 and a median household income of $63,676. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Jefferson County, WI grew from 84,586 to 84,652, a 0.078% increase and its median household income grew from $59,215 to $63,676, a 7.53% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Jefferson County, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.8%), White (Hispanic) (4.17%), Other (Hispanic) (2.12%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.66%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.79%). NaNk% of the people in Jefferson County, WI speak a non-English language, and 97.8% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Jefferson County, WI are Maranatha Baptist University (208 degrees awarded in 2017).

The median property value in Jefferson County, WI is $184,300, and the homeownership rate is 70.1%. Most people in Jefferson County, WI commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 23.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Jefferson County, WI is 2 cars per household.

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

United States Wisconsin Watertown-Fort Atkinson, WI

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Wisconsin, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Impact on Employment

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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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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Wisconsin across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Donald J. Trump with 54.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (38.4%), followed by Other (7.36%). The most partisan county was Menominee County, WI with 78.4% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

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.

Jefferson County, WI 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 Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results not available for Jefferson County, WI. Showing the available data for Wisconsin.

2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (54.3%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (38.4%)
Democratic Party
Other (7.36%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Donald J. Trump with 54.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (38.4%), followed by Other (7.36%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Wisconsin for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Wisconsin.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Wisconsin

54.3% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Wisconsin

Menominee County, WI
78.4% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)
Florence County, WI
71.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Dane County, WI
70.2% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Wisconsin was Menominee County, WI with 78.4% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in Wisconsin colored by their party leaning.

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, colored by their political party.

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 Jefferson County, WI have changed over time starting in 2008.

Diversity

Jefferson County, WI is home to a population of 84.7k people, from which 97.8% are citizens. As of 2018, 3.75% of Jefferson County, WI residents were born outside of the country (3.18k people).

In 2018, there were 21.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (76k people) in Jefferson County, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.53k White (Hispanic) and 1.79k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Jefferson County, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
76k ± 52
White (Hispanic)
3.53k ± 361
Other (Hispanic)
1.79k ± 326

Hispanic Population

5.92k people

7% of the people in Jefferson County, WI are hispanic (5.92k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

3.75%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

3.18k people

3.66%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

3.09k people

As of 2018, 3.75% of Jefferson County, WI residents (3.18k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2017, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Jefferson County, WI was 3.66%, 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.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.3

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.9

In 2018, the median age of all people in Jefferson County, WI was 40.7. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 41, were generally older than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 40. But people in Jefferson County, WI are getting getting older. In 2017, the average age of all Jefferson County, WI residents was 40.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
89,715 ± 7,296 people
India
23,224 ± 3,734 people
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.

Citizenship

97.8%

2018 Citizenship

97.7%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 97.8% of Jefferson County, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in Jefferson County, WI was 97.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,967 ± 222
Gulf War (2001-)
777 ± 199
Gulf War (1990s)
606 ± 153

Jefferson County, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.53 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Jefferson County, WI is $63,676. In 2018, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Jefferson County, WI was Census Tract 1006.01 with a value of $95,517, followed by Census Tract 1006.02 and Census Tract 1012.02, with respective values of $80,174 and $80,139.

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

The economy of Jefferson County, WI employs 45.8k people. The largest industries in Jefferson County, WI are Manufacturing (9,414 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,894 people), and Retail Trade (4,836 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($67,125), Public Administration ($58,212), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($53,275).

Wages

Median Household Income

$63,676

2018 value

± $2,189

7.53%

1 Year Growth

± 5.29%

Households in Jefferson County, WI have a median annual income of $63,676, which is more than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $59,215 in 2017, which represents a 7.53% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Jefferson County, WI compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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

$61,348

Average Male Salary in Wisconsin

± $1,322

$46,291

Average Female Salary in Wisconsin

± $998

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

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Wisconsin by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Wisconsin

Asian
$51,905 ± $6,236
White
$46,737 ± $788
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 in Wisconsin.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Wisconsin by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

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

0.453

2017 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

0.452

2016 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

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 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.

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 1006.01
Census Tract 1006.02
Census Tract 1012.02

In 2018, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Jefferson County, WI was Census Tract 1006.01 with a value of $95,517, followed by Census Tract 1006.02 and Census Tract 1012.02, with respective values of $80,174 and $80,139.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Jefferson County, WI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

8.95% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jefferson County, WI (7.28k out of 81.4k 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 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 6 - 11.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
6,577 ± 545
Hispanic
1,028 ± 235
Two Or More
290 ± 139

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.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

45.8k

2018 Value

± 1,199

1.96%

1 Year growth

± 3.64%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Jefferson County, WI grew at a rate of 1.96%, from 45k employees to 45.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jefferson County, WI, are Production Occupations (5,136 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,819 people), and Management Occupations (4,564 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Jefferson County, WI.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Jefferson County, WI, by number of employees, are Production Occupations (5,136 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,819 people), and Management Occupations (4,564 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Jefferson County, WI has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (2.05 times higher than expected), Production Occupations (1.95 times), and Healthcare Support Occupations (1.31 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Jefferson County, WI, by median earnings, are Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($73,354), Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($67,679), and Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($63,750).

Industries

Employment by Industries

45.8k

2018 Value

± 1,199

1.96%

1 Year growth

± 3.64%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Jefferson County, WI grew at a rate of 1.96%, from 45k employees to 45.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jefferson County, WI, are Manufacturing (9,414 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,894 people), and Retail Trade (4,836 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.

Most Common

The most common industries in Jefferson County, WI, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (9,414 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,894 people), and Retail Trade (4,836 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Jefferson County, WI has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (2.27 times higher than expected), Manufacturing (2.04 times), and Construction (1.15 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Jefferson County, WI, by median earnings, are Utilities ($67,125), Public Administration ($58,212), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($53,275).

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 2015, the top outbound Wisconsin product (by dollars) was Other foodstuffs with $37.5B, followed by Mixed freight ($28B) and Machinery ($26B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Wisconsin.

$325B

2015 Value in Wisconsin

$493B

Projected 2045 Value in Wisconsin

51.7% growth

In 2015, total outbound Wisconsin trade was $325B. This is expected to increase 51.7% to $493B by 2045.

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
$28.7B
Minnesota
$28.3B
Michigan
$10.2B

In 2015, the top outbound Wisconsin domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $28.7B, followed by Minnesota with $28.3B and Michigan and $10.2B.

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

Education

In 2017, universities in Jefferson County, WI awarded 208 degrees. The student population of Jefferson County, WI is skewed towards women, with 536 male students and 603 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Jefferson County, WI are White (179 and 87.7%), followed by Two or More Races (10 and 4.9%), Hispanic or Latino (4 and 1.96%), and Asian (3 and 1.47%).

The largest universities in Jefferson County, WI by number of degrees awarded are Maranatha Baptist University (208 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Jefferson County, WI are General Interdisciplinary Studies (25 and 12%), Biblical Studies (22 and 10.6%), and General Business Administration & Management (21 and 10.1%).

The median tuition costs in Jefferson County, WI are $13,750 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

General Interdisciplinary Studies
25 degree-majorss awarded
Humanistic Studies
18 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
14 degree-majorss awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Jefferson County, WI was General Interdisciplinary Studies with 25 degree-majorss awarded.

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

Universities

Maranatha Baptist University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

208 degrees awarded

$N/A

Median In-State Public

$13,750

Median Private

In 2017, the Jefferson County, WI institution with the largest number of graduating students was Maranatha Baptist University with 208 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

Degrees Awarded to Men

112

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 96 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Jefferson County, WI, which is 0.857 times less than the 112 female students who received degrees in the same year.

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

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
179 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
10 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
4 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Jefferson County, WI were to White students. These 179 degrees mean that there were 17.9 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 10 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Jefferson County, WI was $184,300 in 2018, which is 0.802 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $177,500 to $184,300, a 3.83% increase. The homeownership rate in Jefferson County, WI is 70.1%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Jefferson County, WI have an average commute time of 23.1 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Jefferson County, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$184,300

2018 Median

± $2,961

$177,500

2017 Median

± $3,120

In 2018, the median property value in Jefferson County, WI grew to to $184,300 from the previous year's value of $177,500.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, WI the largest share of households have a property value in the N/A range.

Household Income

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

$63,676

Median Household Income

± $2,189

32.9k

Number of Households

± 1,004

In 2018, the median household income of the 32.9k households in Jefferson County, WI grew to $63,676 from the previous year's value of $59,215.

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.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Jefferson County, WI 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.

Rent vs Own

70.1%

2018 Homeownership

69.7%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 70.1% of the housing units in Jefferson County, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69.7%.

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

Commute Time

23.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Jefferson County, WI have a shorter commute time (23.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.3 minutes). Additionally, 1.73% 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.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

Drove Alone
81.8%
Carpooled
9.41%
Worked At Home
4.29%

In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in Jefferson County, WI was Drove Alone (81.8%), followed by those who Carpooled (9.41%) and those who Worked At Home (4.29%).

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.

Transportation

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, followed by 3 cars.

Health

95% of the population of Jefferson County, WI has health coverage, with 57% on employee plans, 12% on Medicaid, 11.8% on Medicare, 12.9% on non-group plans, and 1.35% on military or VA plans.

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

Primary care physicians in Jefferson County, WI see 2416 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.07% increase from the previous year (2344 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1801 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1159 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

2,416 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Jefferson County, WI

Primary care physicians in Jefferson County, WI see an average of 2,416 patients per year. This represents a 3.07% increase from the previous year (2,344 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.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
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.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
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.

Health Care Spending

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

$8,702

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Wisconsin

$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.

Health Care Coverage

5.03%

Uninsured

57%

Employer Coverage

12%

Medicaid

11.8%

Medicare

12.9%

Non-Group

1.35%

Military or VA

Between 2017 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jefferson County, WI declined by 10.9% from 5.64% to 5.03%.

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.