Oneida County, WI

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2019 Population

35,381

0.102% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

51.3

0.786% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

7.86%

8.68% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$56,852

4.9% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$174,100

3.75% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

16,612

0.449% 1-year decline

About

In 2019, Oneida County, WI had a population of 35.4k people with a median age of 51.3 and a median household income of $56,852. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Oneida County, WI grew from 35,345 to 35,381, a 0.102% increase and its median household income grew from $54,198 to $56,852, a 4.9% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Oneida County, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (94.9%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (1.3%), White (Hispanic) (1.23%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.04%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.642%). 0% of the households in Oneida County, WI speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

99.6% of the residents in Oneida County, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Oneida County, WI are Nicolet Area Technical College (376 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2019, the median property value in Oneida County, WI was $174,100, and the homeownership rate was 83.2%. Most people in Oneida County, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Oneida County, WI was 2 cars per household.

Oneida County, WI borders Forest County, WI, Langlade County, WI, Lincoln County, WI, Price County, WI, and Vilas County, WI.

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Diversity

Oneida County, WI is home to a population of 35.4k people, from which 99.6% are citizens. As of 2019, 1.34% of Oneida County, WI residents were born outside of the country (474 people).

In 2019, there were 73 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (33.6k people) in Oneida County, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 460 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 435 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Oneida County, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
33.6k ± 8
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
460 ± 135
White (Hispanic)
435 ± 55

1.54%

Hispanic Population

546 people

1.54% of the people in Oneida County, WI are hispanic (546 people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

1.34%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

474 people

1.63%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

576 people

As of 2019, 1.34% of Oneida County, WI residents (474 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 Oneida County, WI was 1.63%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Oneida 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

± 6

In 2019, the median age of all people in Oneida County, WI was 51.3. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 51, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 53. But people in Oneida County, WI are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Oneida County, WI residents was 51.

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

99.6%

2019 Citizenship

99.5%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 99.6% of Oneida County, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Oneida County, WI was 99.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,214 ± 141
Korea
315 ± 67
Gulf War (1990s)
263 ± 76

Oneida County, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.85 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 Oneida County, WI is $56,852. In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Oneida County, WI was Census Tract 9705 with a value of $66,810, followed by Census Tract 9713 and Census Tract 9711, with respective values of $64,342 and $63,446.

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 Oneida County, WI employs 16.6k people. The largest industries in Oneida County, WI are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,729 people), Retail Trade (2,541 people), and Manufacturing (2,061 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($103,750), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($65,547), and Public Administration ($54,630).

Wages

Median Household Income

$56,852

2019 value

± $2,381

4.9%

1 Year Growth

± 4.75%

Households in Oneida County, WI have a median annual income of $56,852, 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 $54,198 in 2018, which represents a 4.9% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Oneida 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 Oneida 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 9705
Census Tract 9713
Census Tract 9711

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Oneida County, WI was Census Tract 9705 with a value of $66,810, followed by Census Tract 9713 and Census Tract 9711, with respective values of $64,342 and $63,446.

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

Poverty by Age and Sex

Males 55 - 64

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

7.86% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Oneida County, WI (2.73k out of 34.7k 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 Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 45 - 54.

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
2,384 ± 248
Native American
147 ± 107
Black
90 ± 118

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Oneida County, WI is White, followed by Native American and Black.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

16.6k

2019 Value

± 628

−0.449%

1 Year decline

± 5.3%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Oneida County, WI declined at a rate of −0.449%, from 16.7k employees to 16.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Oneida County, WI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,819 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,772 people), and Management Occupations (1,554 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Oneida County, WI.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Oneida County, WI, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,819 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,772 people), and Management Occupations (1,554 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Oneida County, WI has an unusually high number of residents working as Health Technologists & Technicians (1.63 times higher than expected), Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (1.58 times), and Material Moving Occupations (1.42 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Oneida County, WI, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($74,286), Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($73,728), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($70,066).

Industries

Employment by Industries

16.6k

2019 Value

± 628

−0.449%

1 Year decline

± 5.3%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Oneida County, WI declined at a rate of −0.449%, from 16.7k employees to 16.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Oneida County, WI, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,729 people), Retail Trade (2,541 people), and Manufacturing (2,061 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Oneida County, WI, though some of these residents may live in Oneida 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 Oneida County, WI, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,729 people), Retail Trade (2,541 people), and Manufacturing (2,061 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Oneida County, WI has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (1.41 times higher than expected), Retail Trade (1.37 times), and Manufacturing (1.24 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Oneida County, WI, by median earnings, are Utilities ($103,750), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($65,547), and Public Administration ($54,630).

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 Oneida County, WI went to Donald J. Trump with 56.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.8%), 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

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.6%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.8%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.17%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Oneida 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 Oneida County, WI

56.6% 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

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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 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 Oneida County, WI awarded 376 degrees. The student population of Oneida County, WI is skewed towards women, with 441 male students and 795 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Oneida County, WI are White (338 and 90.1%), followed by Two or More Races (15 and 4%), Hispanic or Latino (9 and 2.4%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (8 and 2.13%).

The largest universities in Oneida County, WI by number of degrees awarded are Nicolet Area Technical College (376 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Oneida County, WI are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (56 and 14.9%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (45 and 12%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (31 and 8.24%).

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
45 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
26 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
10 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Oneida County, WI was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 45 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Nicolet Area Technical College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

376 degrees awarded

In 2020, the Oneida County, WI institution with the largest number of graduating students was Nicolet Area Technical College with 376 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

122

Degrees Awarded to Men

254

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 122 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Oneida County, WI, which is 0.48 times less than the 254 female students who received degrees in the same year.

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

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
338 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
15 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
9 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Oneida County, WI was White students. These 338 degrees mean that there were 22.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 15 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Oneida County, WI was $174,100 in 2019, which is 0.724 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $167,800 to $174,100, a 3.75% increase. The homeownership rate in Oneida County, WI is 83.2%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Oneida County, WI have an average commute time of 19.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Oneida County, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$174,100

2019 Median

± $3,911

$167,800

2018 Median

± $3,970

In 2019, the median property value in Oneida County, WI grew to to $174,100 from the previous year's value of $167,800.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Oneida 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 Oneida County, WI the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

Household Income

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

$56,852

Median Household Income

± $2,381

15.4k

Number of Households

± 555

In 2019, the median household income of the 15.4k households in Oneida County, WI grew to $56,852 from the previous year's value of $54,198.

The following chart displays the households in Oneida 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

$2k - $3k

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Oneida County, WI distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Oneida County, WI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

Rent vs Own

83.2%

2019 Homeownership

84%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 83.2% of the housing units in Oneida County, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 84%.

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

Commute Time

19.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Oneida County, WI have a shorter commute time (19.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 2.41% of the workforce in Oneida County, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (84.3%)
Carpooled (7.91%)
Worked At Home (3.97%)

In 2019, 84.3% of workers in Oneida County, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.91%) and those who worked at home (3.97%).

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

Health

95.1% of the population of Oneida County, WI has health coverage, with 45.9% on employee plans, 11.2% on Medicaid, 19.2% on Medicare, 17.3% 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 Oneida County, WI see 1144 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.81% increase from the previous year (1102 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1079 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 349 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

1,144 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Oneida County, WI

Primary care physicians in Oneida County, WI see an average of 1,144 patients per year. This represents a 3.81% increase from the previous year (1,102 patients).

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

4.94%

Uninsured

45.9%

Employer Coverage

11.2%

Medicaid

19.2%

Medicare

17.3%

Non-Group

1.44%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Oneida County, WI grew by 8.07% from 4.57% to 4.94%.

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