Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI

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2019 Population

110,638

0.252% 1-year decline

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

33.9

0.877% 1-year decrease

2019 Poverty Rate

13.2%

0.749% 1-year increase

2019 Median Household Income

$68,646

3.59% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$279,600

3.75% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

62,062

0.288% 1-year decline

About

In 2019, Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI had a population of 111k people with a median age of 33.9 and a median household income of $68,646. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI declined from 110,918 to 110,638, a −0.252% decrease and its median household income grew from $66,269 to $68,646, a 3.59% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (77.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (9.24%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.37%), White (Hispanic) (2.99%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.82%). 12% of the households in Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

95.2% of the residents in Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI are University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (6,922 degrees awarded in 2020), Milwaukee School of Engineering (709 degrees), and Cardinal Stritch University (614 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI was $279,600, and the homeownership rate was 47.5%. Most people in Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20 minutes. The average car ownership in Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI was 2 cars per household.

Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI borders Washington & Ozaukee Counties PUMA, WI, Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI, Milwaukee City (North) PUMA, WI, Milwaukee City (North Central) PUMA, WI, Milwaukee City (Central) PUMA, WI, Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI, and Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI.

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Diversity

Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI is home to a population of 111k people, from which 95.2% are citizens. As of 2019, 9.85% of Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI residents were born outside of the country (10.9k people).

In 2019, there were 8.38 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (85.7k people) in Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.94k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI are Spanish (3,335 speakers), Russian (1,365 speakers), and Arabic (1,198 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
85.7k ± 1.33k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
10.2k ± 929
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
5.94k ± 651

4.47%

Hispanic Population

4.95k people

4.47% of the people in Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI are hispanic (4.95k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI as a share of the total population.

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
3,335 speakers (3.16%)
Russian
1,365 speakers (1.29%)
Arabic
1,198 speakers (1.13%)

12% of Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 22%.

In 2019, the most common non-English language spoken in Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI was Spanish. 3.16% of the overall population of Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI are native Spanish speakers. 1.29% speak Russian and 1.13% speak Arabic, the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

9.85%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

10.9k people

9.95%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

11k people

As of 2019, 9.85% of Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI residents (10.9k 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 Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI was 9.95%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.8

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 2

In 2019, the median age of all people in Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI was 33.9. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 33, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 40. But people in Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI are getting getting younger. In 2018, the average age of all Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI residents was 34.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Saudi Arabia
1,848 ± 1,047 people
India
1,374 ± 904 people
China
1,141 ± 825 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI was Saudi Arabia, the natal country of 1,848 Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI residents, followed by India with 1,374 and China with 1,141.

Citizenship

95.2%

2019 Citizenship

95.4%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 95.2% of Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI was 95.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,365 ± 184
Gulf War (2001-)
719 ± 176
Korea
477 ± 116

Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.9 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.

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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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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 Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI is $68,646. In 2019, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI was Waukesha County (West) PUMA, WI with a value of $103,323, followed by Waukesha County (East) PUMA, WI and Dane County (East) PUMA, WI, with respective values of $91,503 and $85,473.

Males in Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI have an average income that is 1.42 times higher than the average income of females, which is $63,545. The income inequality in Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.51, which is higher than than the national average.

The economy of Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI employs 62.1k people. The largest industries in Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (5,469 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,049 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,685 people), and the highest paying industries are Offices of physicians ($196,064), Dairy product manufacturing ($191,777), and Other transportation equipment manufacturing ($162,819).

Wages

Median Household Income

$68,646

2019 value

± $1,896

3.59%

1 Year Growth

± 3.44%

Households in Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI have a median annual income of $68,646, which is more than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $66,269 in 2018, which represents a 3.59% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

$90,490

Average Male Salary in Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI

± $14,492

$63,545

Average Female Salary in Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI

± $10,377

In 2019, full-time male employees in Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI made 1.42 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI

Asian
$67,318 ± $30,744
White
$66,354 ± $8,718
Two or More Races
$59,796 ± $47,431

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.01 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.51

2019 Wage GINI in Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI

0.52

2018 Wage GINI in Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI

In 2019, the income inequality in Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI was 0.51 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.94% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2019, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI was Waukesha County (West) PUMA, WI with a value of $103,323, followed by Waukesha County (East) PUMA, WI and Dane County (East) PUMA, WI, with respective values of $91,503 and $85,473.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Males 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

13.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI (13.9k out of 106k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

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
9,907 ± 684
Black
2,225 ± 447
Asian
919 ± 227

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI is White, followed by Black and Asian.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

62.1k

2019 Value

−0.288%

1 Year decline

± −0.288%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI declined at a rate of −0.288%, from 62.2k employees to 62.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI, are Postsecondary teachers (2,168 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,812 people), and Registered nurses (1,591 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI, by number of employees, are Postsecondary teachers (2,168 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,812 people), and Registered nurses (1,591 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI has an unusually high number of residents working as Chemists & materials scientists (6.72 times higher than expected), Surgeons (4.91 times), and Other financial clerks (4.46 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI, by average salary, are Surgeons ($273,638), Chief executives & legislators ($221,274), and Physicians ($197,214).

Industries

Employment by Industries

62.1k

2019 Value

−0.288%

1 Year decline

± −0.288%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI declined at a rate of −0.288%, from 62.2k employees to 62.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI, are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (5,469 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,049 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,685 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI, though some of these residents may live in Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI, by number of employees, are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (5,469 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,049 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,685 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI has an unusually high number of Cutlery & hand tool manufacturing (10.6 times higher than expected), Engine, turbine, & power transmission equipment manufacturing (10.1 times), and Other transportation equipment manufacturing (9.56 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI, by average salary, are Offices of physicians ($196,064), Dairy product manufacturing ($191,777), and Other transportation equipment manufacturing ($162,819).

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

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.17%). 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

Voting results are not available for Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI. Showing the available data for Wisconsin.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (49.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (48.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.17%)
Independent Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.17%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Wisconsin 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.

Joseph R Biden Jr.

Popular Vote for Wisconsin

49.4% for the Democratic 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 Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI awarded 8,689 degrees. The student population of Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI is skewed towards women, with 13,736 male students and 16,953 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI are White (5,939 and 72.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (794 and 9.73%), Black or African American (536 and 6.57%), and Asian (462 and 5.66%).

The largest universities in Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI by number of degrees awarded are University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (6,922 and 79.7%), Milwaukee School of Engineering (709 and 8.16%), and Cardinal Stritch University (614 and 7.07%).

The most popular majors in Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI are Registered Nursing (562 and 6.47%), General Psychology (394 and 4.53%), and Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (340 and 3.91%).

The median tuition costs in Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI are $38,050 for private four year colleges, and $7,421 and $13,353 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
372 degree-majorss awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
293 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
523 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI was General Psychology with 372 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
6,922 degrees awarded
Milwaukee School of Engineering
709 degrees awarded
Cardinal Stritch University
614 degrees awarded

$7,421

Median In-State Public

$38,050

Median Private

In 2020, the Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with 6,922 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

3,689

Degrees Awarded to Men

5,000

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 3,689 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI, which is 0.738 times less than the 5,000 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 institutions in Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
5,939 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
794 degrees awarded
Black or African American
536 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI was White students. These 5,939 degrees mean that there were 7.48 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 794 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI was $279,600 in 2019, which is 1.16 times larger than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $269,500 to $279,600, a 3.75% increase. The homeownership rate in Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI is 47.5%, which is lower than the national average of 64.1%. People in Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI have an average commute time of 20 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$279,600

2019 Median

± $5,727

$269,500

2018 Median

± $5,352

In 2019, the median property value in Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI grew to to $279,600 from the previous year's value of $269,500.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, 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 Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

Household Income

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

$68,646

Median Household Income

± $1,896

51.3k

Number of Households

± 1,374

In 2019, the median household income of the 51.3k households in Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI grew to $68,646 from the previous year's value of $66,269.

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

Rent vs Own

47.5%

2019 Homeownership

48.1%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 47.5% of the housing units in Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 48.1%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

20 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI have a shorter commute time (20 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 1.2% of the workforce in Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (71.6%)
Walked (8.71%)
Carpooled (6.25%)

In 2019, 71.6% of workers in Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (8.71%) and those who carpooled to work (6.25%).

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

Health

96.5% of the population of Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI has health coverage, with 65.9% on employee plans, 6.6% on Medicaid, 11% on Medicare, 12.1% on non-group plans, and 0.807% 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.

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

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

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.

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

3.51%

Uninsured

65.9%

Employer Coverage

6.6%

Medicaid

11%

Medicare

12.1%

Non-Group

0.807%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI declined by 12.3% from 4% to 3.51%.

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