Menomonie, WI

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2020 Population

45,029

0.603% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

35.1

1.15% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

11.7%

0.758% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$59,588

1.37% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$172,500

4.42% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

23,738

0.738% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Menomonie, WI had a population of 45k people with a median age of 35.1 and a median household income of $59,588. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Menomonie, WI grew from 44,759 to 45,029, a 0.603% increase and its median household income grew from $58,783 to $59,588, a 1.37% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Menomonie, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.4%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.73%), White (Hispanic) (1.11%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.613%).

None of the households in Menomonie, WI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.7% of the residents in Menomonie, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Menomonie, WI are University of Wisconsin-Stout (2,027 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in Menomonie, WI was $172,500, and the homeownership rate was 67.2%.

Most people in Menomonie, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Menomonie, WI was 2 cars per household.

Menomonie, WI borders Eau Claire, WI and Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI.

Population & Diversity

Menomonie, WI is home to a population of 45k people, from which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2020, 2.94% of Menomonie, WI residents were born outside of the country (1.32k people).

In 2020, there were 30.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (41.6k people) in Menomonie, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.35k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 781 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.7%

2020 Citizenship

98.4%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 98.7% of Menomonie, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Menomonie, WI was 98.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Menomonie, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
41.6k ± 56
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
1.35k ± 102
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
781 ± 119

1.97%

Hispanic Population

888 people

1.97% of the people in Menomonie, WI are hispanic (888 people).

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
83,497 ± 7,043 people
India
23,435 ± 3,751 people
China
16,997 ± 3,196 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wisconsin was Mexico, the natal country of 83,497 Wisconsin residents, followed by India with 23,435 and China with 16,997.

Foreign-Born Population

2.94%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.32k people

3.05%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

1.37k people

As of 2020, 2.94% of Menomonie, WI residents (1.32k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Menomonie, WI was 3.05%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
763 ± 100
Gulf War (2001-)
443 ± 123
Gulf War (1990s)
262 ± 74

Menomonie, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.72 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Menomonie, WI employs 23.7k people. The largest industries in Menomonie, WI are Manufacturing (4,095 people), Retail Trade (3,464 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (3,074 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($71,625), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($60,060), and Public Administration ($58,250).

Males in Wisconsin have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,335. The income inequality in Wisconsin (measured using the Gini index) is 0.445, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

23.7k

2020 Value

± 899

0.738%

1 Year growth

± 5.1%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Menomonie, WI grew at a rate of 0.738%, from 23.6k employees to 23.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Menomonie, WI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,491 people), Production Occupations (2,458 people), and Management Occupations (2,234 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Menomonie, 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

23.7k

2020 Value

± 899

0.738%

1 Year growth

± 5.1%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Menomonie, WI grew at a rate of 0.738%, from 23.6k employees to 23.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Menomonie, WI, are Manufacturing (4,095 people), Retail Trade (3,464 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (3,074 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Menomonie, WI, though some of these residents may live in Menomonie, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,188

Median earning men ± $1,934

$27,432

Median earning women ± $1,634

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($66,563), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,776), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,880).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($49,875), Construction ($48,056), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($39,115).

Employment by Industry Sector

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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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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

293
Manufacturing
226
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
223
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance

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

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$494k
Manufacturing
$88.3k
Wholesale Trade
$85.9k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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

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

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$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

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.

Senators 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 Representatives 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 2020, universities in Menomonie, WI awarded 2,027 degrees. The student population of Menomonie, WI in 2020 is skewed towards men, with 4,375 male students and 3,595 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Menomonie, WI are White (1,774 and 89.5%), followed by Asian (71 and 3.58%), Hispanic or Latino (52 and 2.62%), and Two or More Races (43 and 2.17%).

The largest universities in Menomonie, WI by number of degrees awarded are University of Wisconsin-Stout (2,027 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Menomonie, WI are General Business Administration & Management (163 and 8.04%), General Education (126 and 6.22%), and Operations Management & Supervision (114 and 5.62%).

The median tuition cost in Menomonie, WI for a public four year colleges is $7,014 for in-state students and $14,981 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Menomonie, WI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 90.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 43.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 7,970 (54.9% men and 45.1% 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 2020 there were 7,970 students enrolled in Menomonie, WI, 54.9% men and 45.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 6,876 records, of which 45.2% were women and 54.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Human Development & Family Studies
78 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
159 degree-majors awarded
Operations Management & Supervision
114 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Menomonie, WI was General Human Development & Family Studies with 78 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

University of Wisconsin-Stout

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

2,027 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Wisconsin-Stout with 2,027 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 947 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Menomonie, WI, which is 0.877 times less than the 1,080 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,774 degrees mean that there were 25 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 71 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

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

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($7,014) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,474) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($418) 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 2020, 0.628% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.581% 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 2020 were High School or Equivalent (1.39M), Some college (1.04M), and Bachelors Degree (875k).

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 Menomonie, WI was $172,500 in 2020, which is 0.751 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $165,200 to $172,500, a 4.42% increase. The homeownership rate in Menomonie, WI is 67.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Menomonie, WI have an average commute time of 21.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Menomonie, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Menomonie, WI is $59,588. In 2020, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Menomonie, WI was Waukesha County, WI with a value of $88,985, followed by St. Croix County, WI and Ozaukee County, WI, with respective values of $84,985 and $84,394.

Housing

Property

$172,500

Median Property Value 2020

±$3,940

$11,505

Median Property Taxes

±$467

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

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

Rent vs Own

67.2%

Homeownership

2020

62.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 67.2% of the housing units in Menomonie, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 68.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Menomonie, WI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Menomonie, WI was Waukesha County, WI with a value of $88,985, followed by St. Croix County, WI and Ozaukee County, WI, with respective values of $84,985 and $84,394.

The following map shows all of the counties in Menomonie, 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.

$59,588

Median Household Income

± $4,042

17.1k

Number of Households

± 705

In 2020, the median household income of the 17.1k households in Menomonie, WI grew to $59,588 from the previous year's value of $58,783.

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

0.445

2020 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

0.447

2019 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

In 2020, the income inequality in Wisconsin was 0.445 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.51% decline from 2019 to 2020, 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 2020

Drove Alone (77.3%)
Carpooled (7.3%)
Walked (6.74%)

In 2020, 77.3% of workers in Menomonie, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.3%) and those who walked to work (6.74%).

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.

Commute Time

21.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Menomonie, WI have a shorter commute time (21.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.17% of the workforce in Menomonie, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Menomonie, WI (4.83k out of 41.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

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

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.

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

93.2% of the population of Menomonie, WI has health coverage, with 51.7% on employee plans, 14.5% on Medicaid, 11.6% on Medicare, 14.2% on non-group plans, and 1.27% 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 Wisconsin see 1267 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.236% decrease from the previous year (1270 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1407 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 471 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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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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Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,267 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wisconsin

Primary care physicians in Wisconsin see an average of 1,267 patients per year. This represents a 0.236% decrease from the previous year (1,270 patients).

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

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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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.8% under 18 years, 27.3% between 18 and 34 years, 34.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.76%

Uninsured

51.7%

Employer Coverage

14.5%

Medicaid

11.6%

Medicare

14.2%

Non-Group

1.27%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Menomonie, WI grew by 18% from 5.73% to 6.76%.

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