Ozaukee County, WI

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2023 Population

92,345

0.654% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

0.457% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

4.55%

1.18% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$96,734

4.85% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$368,900

6.96% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

48,847

0.139% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Ozaukee County, WI had a population of 92.3k people with a median age of 44 and a median household income of $96,734. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Ozaukee County, WI grew from 91,745 to 92,345, a 0.654% increase and its median household income grew from $92,258 to $96,734, a 4.85% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Ozaukee County, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.76%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.12%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.83%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.47%).

None of the households in Ozaukee County, 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.

98.3% of the residents in Ozaukee County, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Ozaukee County, WI are Concordia University-Wisconsin (1,398 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in Ozaukee County, WI was $368,900, and the homeownership rate was 72.8%.

Most people in Ozaukee County, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Ozaukee County, WI was 2 cars per household.

Ozaukee County, WI borders Muskegon County, MI, Oceana County, MI, Milwaukee County, WI, Sheboygan County, WI, Washington County, WI, and Waukesha County, WI.

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Population & Diversity

Ozaukee County, WI is home to a population of 92.3k people, from which 98.3% are citizens. As of 2023, 5.07% of Ozaukee County, WI residents were born outside of the country (4.69k people).

In 2023, there were 32.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (82.9k people) in Ozaukee County, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.55k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 1.96k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.3%

2023 Citizenship

98.2%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.3% of Ozaukee County, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Ozaukee County, WI was 98.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Ozaukee County, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
82.9k ± 190
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.55k ± 350
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
1.96k ± 215

3.57%

Hispanic Population

3.3k people

3.57% of the people in Ozaukee County, WI are hispanic (3.3k people).

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
84,791 ± 7,097 people
India
23,051 ± 3,720 people
China
15,381 ± 3,041 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wisconsin was Mexico, the natal country of 84,791 Wisconsin residents, followed by India with 23,051 and China with 15,381.

Foreign-Born Population

5.07%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

4.69k people

5.05%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

4.63k people

As of 2023, 5.07% of Ozaukee County, WI residents (4.69k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Ozaukee County, WI was 5.05%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,574 ± 306
Gulf War (2001-)
647 ± 195
Gulf War (1990s)
601 ± 183

Ozaukee County, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.43 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Ozaukee County, WI employs 48.8k people. The largest industries in Ozaukee County, WI are Manufacturing (9,589 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,034 people), and Retail Trade (4,943 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($183,750), Utilities ($150,160), and Finance & Insurance ($92,228).

Males in Wisconsin have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,062. The income inequality in Wisconsin (measured using the Gini index) is 0.443, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

48.8k

2023 Value

± 1,536

0.139%

1 Year growth

± 4.56%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Ozaukee County, WI grew at a rate of 0.139%, from 48.8k employees to 48.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Ozaukee County, WI, are Management Occupations (6,907 people), Sales & Related Occupations (4,956 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,121 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Ozaukee County, 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.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

48.8k

2023 Value

± 1,536

0.139%

1 Year growth

± 4.56%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Ozaukee County, WI grew at a rate of 0.139%, from 48.8k employees to 48.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Ozaukee County, WI, are Manufacturing (9,589 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,034 people), and Retail Trade (4,943 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Ozaukee County, WI, though some of these residents may live in Ozaukee County, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$74,104

Median earning men ± $3,344

$41,630

Median earning women ± $2,086

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($127,199), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($105,109), and Wholesale Trade ($91,143).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($61,406), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($56,808), and Construction ($53,500).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

1.6%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.95M people employed in Wisconsin. This represents a 1.6% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.3%.

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

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

227
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
183
Health Care and Social Assistance
183
Construction

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

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$599k
Manufacturing
$431k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$212k
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ozaukee County, WI went to Donald J. Trump with 55.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.05%).

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 Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (55.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.1%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.05%)
Libertarian Party

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

Senator 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 Representative 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 2023, universities in Ozaukee County, WI awarded 1,398 degrees. The student population of Ozaukee County, WI in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 2,001 male students and 3,062 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Ozaukee County, WI are White (915 and 76.8%), followed by Black or African American (80 and 6.72%), Unknown (76 and 6.38%), and Hispanic or Latino (48 and 4.03%).

The largest universities in Ozaukee County, WI by number of degrees awarded are Concordia University-Wisconsin (1,398 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Ozaukee County, WI are General Business Administration & Management (177 and 12.7%), Rehabilitation Science (122 and 8.73%), and Registered Nursing (87 and 6.22%).

The median tuition cost in Ozaukee County, WI for private four year colleges is $33,750.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Ozaukee County, WI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 67.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 5,063 (39.5% men and 60.5% 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 2023 there were 5,063 students enrolled in Ozaukee County, WI, 39.5% men and 60.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,786 records, of which 68.3% were women and 31.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
35 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
87 degrees awarded
Rehabilitation Science
54 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Ozaukee County, WI was General Business Administration & Management with 35 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Concordia University-Wisconsin

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,398 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Concordia University-Wisconsin with 1,398 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 450 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Ozaukee County, WI, which is 0.475 times less than the 948 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 915 degrees mean that there were 11.4 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 80 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

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($33,750) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($500) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,200) 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 2022, 0.697% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.597% 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 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.41M), Some college (1.02M), and Bachelors Degree (921k).

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 Ozaukee County, WI was $368,900 in 2023, which is 1.22 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $344,900 to $368,900, a 6.96% increase. The homeownership rate in Ozaukee County, WI is 72.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Ozaukee County, WI have an average commute time of 22.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Ozaukee County, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Ozaukee County, WI is $96,734. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Ozaukee County, WI was Census Tract 6603.04 with a value of $178,393, followed by Census Tract 6603.01 and Census Tract 6602.01, with respective values of $161,833 and $154,441.

In 2023, 11.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Ozaukee County, WI. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 0.972%.

Housing

Property

$368,900

Median Property Value 2023

±$7,029

$27,486

Median Property Taxes

±$1,028

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

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

Rent vs Own

72.8%

Homeownership

2023

62.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 72.8% of the housing units in Ozaukee County, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 73.4%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 6603.04
Census Tract 6603.01
Census Tract 6602.01

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Ozaukee County, WI was Census Tract 6603.04 with a value of $178,393, followed by Census Tract 6603.01 and Census Tract 6602.01, with respective values of $161,833 and $154,441.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Ozaukee County, 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.

$96,734

Median Household Income

± $3,801

37.8k

Number of Households

± 1,437

In 2023, the median household income of the 37.8k households in Ozaukee County, WI grew to $96,734 from the previous year's value of $92,258.

The following chart displays the households in Ozaukee 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 $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

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

0.443

2022 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

0.443

2021 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

In 2022, the income inequality in Wisconsin was 0.443 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.043% decline from 2021 to 2022, 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 2023

Drove Alone (75.9%)
Worked At Home (15.4%)
Carpooled (5.94%)

In 2023, 75.9% of workers in Ozaukee County, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15.4%) and those who carpooled to work (5.94%).

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

22.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Ozaukee County, WI have a shorter commute time (22.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0.932% of the workforce in Ozaukee County, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 11.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Ozaukee County, WI. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 0.972%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

4.55% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Ozaukee County, WI (4.12k out of 90.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 65 - 74, followed by Males 65 - 74 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Ozaukee County, WI is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 4.5% of the children was living in poverty in Ozaukee County, WI. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.4%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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

97.6% of the population of Ozaukee County, WI has health coverage, with 60.5% on employee plans, 7.61% on Medicaid, 17.2% on Medicare, 11.5% on non-group plans, and 0.81% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Ozaukee County, WI see 687 patients per year on average, which represents a 7.66% decrease from the previous year (744 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1039 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 370 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

687 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Ozaukee County, WI

Primary care physicians in Ozaukee County, WI see an average of 687 patients per year. This represents a 7.66% decrease from the previous year (744 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.8% under 18 years, 16.5% between 18 and 34 years, 39.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

2.38%

Uninsured

60.5%

Employer Coverage

7.61%

Medicaid

17.2%

Medicare

11.5%

Non-Group

0.81%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Ozaukee County, WI declined by 7.42% from 2.57% to 2.38%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 23.7 in Ozaukee County, WI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Ozaukee County, WI.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 30.6% in Ozaukee County, WI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Ozaukee County, WI.