Manitowoc County, WI

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2019 Population

79,185

0.28% 1-year decline

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

44.9

0.447% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

9.97%

5.85% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$56,612

5.84% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$130,100

2.28% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

40,604

0.00246% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Manitowoc County, WI had a population of 79.2k people with a median age of 44.9 and a median household income of $56,612. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Manitowoc County, WI declined from 79,407 to 79,185, a −0.28% decrease and its median household income grew from $53,489 to $56,612, a 5.84% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Manitowoc County, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (90.5%), White (Hispanic) (3.45%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.73%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.26%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.975%). 0% of the households in Manitowoc County, WI speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

98.5% of the residents in Manitowoc County, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Manitowoc County, WI are Lakeshore Technical College (1,056 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2019, the median property value in Manitowoc County, WI was $130,100, and the homeownership rate was 75.4%. Most people in Manitowoc County, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Manitowoc County, WI was 2 cars per household.

Manitowoc County, WI borders Manistee County, MI, Mason County, MI, Brown County, WI, Calumet County, WI, Kewaunee County, WI, and Sheboygan County, WI.

United States Wisconsin Manitowoc, WI

Diversity

Manitowoc County, WI is home to a population of 79.2k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2019, 2.86% of Manitowoc County, WI residents were born outside of the country (2.27k people).

In 2019, there were 26.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (71.7k people) in Manitowoc County, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.74k White (Hispanic) and 2.16k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Manitowoc County, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
71.7k ± 29
White (Hispanic)
2.74k ± 158
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
2.16k ± 167

4.01%

Hispanic Population

3.18k people

4.01% of the people in Manitowoc County, WI are hispanic (3.18k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

2.86%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

2.27k people

2.67%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

2.12k people

As of 2019, 2.86% of Manitowoc County, WI residents (2.27k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Manitowoc County, WI was 2.67%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.2

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 3.1

In 2019, the median age of all people in Manitowoc County, WI was 44.9. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 45, were generally older than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 38. But people in Manitowoc County, WI are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Manitowoc County, WI residents was 45.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
84,679 ± 7,092 people
India
25,530 ± 3,914 people
China
15,562 ± 3,059 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wisconsin was Mexico, the natal country of 84,679 Wisconsin residents, followed by India with 25,530 and China with 15,562.

Citizenship

98.5%

2019 Citizenship

98.6%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 98.5% of Manitowoc County, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Manitowoc County, WI was 98.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,906 ± 205
Gulf War (2001-)
679 ± 139
Gulf War (1990s)
659 ± 128

Manitowoc County, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.81 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Wisconsin. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

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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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Wisconsin (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.

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Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Wisconsin. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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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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Economy

Median household income in Manitowoc County, WI is $56,612. In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Manitowoc County, WI was Census Tract 105 with a value of $77,411, followed by Census Tract 3 and Census Tract 106, with respective values of $76,944 and $71,620.

Males in Wisconsin have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,130. The income inequality in Wisconsin (measured using the Gini index) is 0.447, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Manitowoc County, WI employs 40.6k people. The largest industries in Manitowoc County, WI are Manufacturing (12,207 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,608 people), and Retail Trade (3,946 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($89,261), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,750), and Public Administration ($49,375).

Wages

Median Household Income

$56,612

2019 value

± $1,605

5.84%

1 Year Growth

± 3.71%

Households in Manitowoc County, WI have a median annual income of $56,612, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $53,489 in 2018, which represents a 5.84% annual growth.

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

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

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

$65,653

Average Male Salary in Wisconsin

± $1,399

$49,130

Average Female Salary in Wisconsin

± $1,030

In 2019, full-time male employees in Wisconsin made 1.34 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-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

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

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Wisconsin

Asian
$52,790 ± $5,647
White
$50,361 ± $843
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$50,064 ± $38,727

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Wisconsin workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.05 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 Manitowoc County, WI is from Wisconsin.

0.447

2019 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

0.45

2018 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

In 2019, the income inequality in Wisconsin was 0.447 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.637% decline from 2018 to 2019, 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.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 105
Census Tract 3
Census Tract 106

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Manitowoc County, WI was Census Tract 105 with a value of $77,411, followed by Census Tract 3 and Census Tract 106, with respective values of $76,944 and $71,620.

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

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

9.97% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Manitowoc County, WI (7.8k out of 78.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

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
6,482 ± 464
Asian
597 ± 161
Hispanic
511 ± 162

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

40.6k

2019 Value

± 1,011

0.00246%

1 Year growth

± 3.54%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Manitowoc County, WI grew at a rate of 0.00246%, from 40.6k employees to 40.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Manitowoc County, WI, are Production Occupations (6,977 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,924 people), and Management Occupations (3,468 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Manitowoc County, WI.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Manitowoc County, WI, by number of employees, are Production Occupations (6,977 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,924 people), and Management Occupations (3,468 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Manitowoc County, WI has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (3.64 times higher than expected), Production Occupations (3.03 times), and Architecture & Engineering Occupations (1.4 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Manitowoc County, WI, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($70,368), Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($67,500), and Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($64,875).

Industries

Employment by Industries

40.6k

2019 Value

± 1,011

0.00246%

1 Year growth

± 3.54%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Manitowoc County, WI grew at a rate of 0.00246%, from 40.6k employees to 40.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Manitowoc County, WI, are Manufacturing (12,207 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,608 people), and Retail Trade (3,946 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Manitowoc County, WI, though some of these residents may live in Manitowoc 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 Manitowoc County, WI, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (12,207 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,608 people), and Retail Trade (3,946 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Manitowoc County, WI has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (3.23 times higher than expected), Manufacturing (3.01 times), and Utilities (2.11 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Manitowoc County, WI, by median earnings, are Utilities ($89,261), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,750), and Public Administration ($49,375).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Wisconsin to other states, or from other states to Wisconsin.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Wisconsin product (by dollars) was Other foodstuffs with $42.6B, followed by Mixed freight ($37.6B) and Machinery ($37.1B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Wisconsin.

$365B

2020 Value in Wisconsin

$615B

Projected 2050 Value in Wisconsin

68.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Wisconsin trade was $365B. This is expected to increase 68.3% to $615B by 2050.

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

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Wisconsin to other states, or from other states to Wisconsin.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$36.6B
Minnesota
$18.2B
Michigan
$17.7B

In 2020, the top outbound Wisconsin domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $36.6B, followed by Minnesota with $18.2B and Michigan and $17.7B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Manitowoc County, WI went to Donald J. Trump with 60.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.23%). The most partisan county was Menominee County, WI with 81.9% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. 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.

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 Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (60.7%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.23%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Manitowoc County, WI for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

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 Manitowoc County, WI

60.7% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Wisconsin

Menominee County, WI
81.9% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Dane County, WI
75.5% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Florence County, WI
72.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Wisconsin was Menominee County, WI with 81.9% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

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

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.

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 2020, universities in Manitowoc County, WI awarded 1,056 degrees. The student population of Manitowoc County, WI is skewed towards women, with 1,109 male students and 1,311 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Manitowoc County, WI are White (890 and 84.5%), followed by Asian (81 and 7.69%), Hispanic or Latino (54 and 5.13%), and Two or More Races (14 and 1.33%).

The largest universities in Manitowoc County, WI by number of degrees awarded are Lakeshore Technical College (1,056 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Manitowoc County, WI are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (134 and 12.7%), General Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration (65 and 6.16%), and Welding Technology (59 and 5.59%).

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
36 degree-majorss awarded
General Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration
32 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
30 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Manitowoc County, WI was Registered Nursing with 36 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Lakeshore Technical College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,056 degrees awarded

In 2020, the Manitowoc County, WI institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lakeshore Technical College with 1,056 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

445

Degrees Awarded to Men

611

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 445 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Manitowoc County, WI, which is 0.728 times less than the 611 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Manitowoc County, WI by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
890 degrees awarded
Asian
81 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
54 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Manitowoc County, WI was White students. These 890 degrees mean that there were 11 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 81 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Manitowoc County, WI was $130,100 in 2019, which is 0.541 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $127,200 to $130,100, a 2.28% increase. The homeownership rate in Manitowoc County, WI is 75.4%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Manitowoc County, WI have an average commute time of 18.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Manitowoc County, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$130,100

2019 Median

± $3,259

$127,200

2018 Median

± $2,392

In 2019, the median property value in Manitowoc County, WI grew to to $130,100 from the previous year's value of $127,200.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Manitowoc 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 Manitowoc County, WI the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

Household Income

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

$56,612

Median Household Income

± $1,605

34.6k

Number of Households

± 984

In 2019, the median household income of the 34.6k households in Manitowoc County, WI grew to $56,612 from the previous year's value of $53,489.

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

Rent vs Own

75.4%

2019 Homeownership

75.1%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 75.4% of the housing units in Manitowoc County, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.1%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Manitowoc County, WI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

18.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Manitowoc County, WI have a shorter commute time (18.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 1.27% of the workforce in Manitowoc County, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (84.5%)
Carpooled (6.7%)
Worked At Home (4.41%)

In 2019, 84.5% of workers in Manitowoc County, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (6.7%) and those who worked at home (4.41%).

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

Health

95.7% of the population of Manitowoc County, WI has health coverage, with 55% on employee plans, 12.1% on Medicaid, 15.4% on Medicare, 11.7% on non-group plans, and 1.44% 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 Manitowoc County, WI see 2028 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.69% decrease from the previous year (2084 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1717 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 952 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Adams County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (18.2%). Additionally, Columbia County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (45.7%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,028 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Manitowoc County, WI

Primary care physicians in Manitowoc County, WI see an average of 2,028 patients per year. This represents a 2.69% decrease from the previous year (2,084 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Manitowoc 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

4.26%

Uninsured

55%

Employer Coverage

12.1%

Medicaid

15.4%

Medicare

11.7%

Non-Group

1.44%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Manitowoc County, WI declined by 3.5% from 4.41% to 4.26%.

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