Pierce County, WI

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2019 Population

41,977

0.899% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

36.8

0% 1-year change

2019 Poverty Rate

9.27%

5% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$72,323

0.294% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$208,700

5.67% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

23,433

0.429% 1-year decline

About

In 2019, Pierce County, WI had a population of 42k people with a median age of 36.8 and a median household income of $72,323. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Pierce County, WI grew from 41,603 to 41,977, a 0.899% increase and its median household income grew from $72,111 to $72,323, a 0.294% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Pierce County, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (94.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.67%), White (Hispanic) (1.58%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.26%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.505%). 0% of the households in Pierce County, WI speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

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

The largest universities in Pierce County, WI are University of Wisconsin-River Falls (1,456 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2019, the median property value in Pierce County, WI was $208,700, and the homeownership rate was 72.2%. Most people in Pierce County, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Pierce County, WI was 2 cars per household.

Pierce County, WI borders Dakota County, MN, Goodhue County, MN, Washington County, MN, Dunn County, WI, Pepin County, WI, and St. Croix County, WI.

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Diversity

Pierce County, WI is home to a population of 42k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2019, 2.12% of Pierce County, WI residents were born outside of the country (890 people).

In 2019, there were 56.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (39.5k people) in Pierce County, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 703 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 662 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Pierce County, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
39.5k ± 23
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
703 ± 102
White (Hispanic)
662 ± 107

2.15%

Hispanic Population

902 people

2.15% of the people in Pierce County, WI are hispanic (902 people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

2.12%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

890 people

1.86%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

775 people

As of 2019, 2.12% of Pierce County, WI residents (890 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 Pierce County, WI was 1.86%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 7

In 2019, the median age of all people in Pierce County, WI was 36.8. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 37, were generally older than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 33. But people in Pierce County, WI are getting staying the same age. In 2018, the average age of all Pierce County, WI residents was 37.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

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

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

Citizenship

98.5%

2019 Citizenship

98.7%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 98.5% of Pierce County, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Pierce County, WI was 98.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
940 ± 148
Gulf War (2001-)
319 ± 88
Gulf War (1990s)
308 ± 85

Pierce County, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.95 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 Pierce County, WI is $72,323. In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Pierce County, WI was Census Tract 9605 with a value of $86,272, followed by Census Tract 9606 and Census Tract 9602, with respective values of $82,670 and $76,964.

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 Pierce County, WI employs 23.4k people. The largest industries in Pierce County, WI are Manufacturing (4,001 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,834 people), and Retail Trade (2,659 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($85,000), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($65,625), and Construction ($56,957).

Wages

Median Household Income

$72,323

2019 value

± $3,310

0.294%

1 Year Growth

± 5.75%

Households in Pierce County, WI have a median annual income of $72,323, 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 $72,111 in 2018, which represents a 0.294% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Pierce 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 Pierce 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 9605
Census Tract 9606
Census Tract 9602

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Pierce County, WI was Census Tract 9605 with a value of $86,272, followed by Census Tract 9606 and Census Tract 9602, with respective values of $82,670 and $76,964.

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

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

9.27% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Pierce County, WI (3.64k out of 39.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 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
3,495 ± 366
Hispanic
167 ± 91
Black
48 ± 87

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

23.4k

2019 Value

± 807

−0.429%

1 Year decline

± 4.9%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Pierce County, WI declined at a rate of −0.429%, from 23.5k employees to 23.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Pierce County, WI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,578 people), Management Occupations (2,472 people), and Production Occupations (2,093 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Pierce County, WI.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Pierce County, WI, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,578 people), Management Occupations (2,472 people), and Production Occupations (2,093 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Pierce County, WI has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (2.81 times higher than expected), Production Occupations (1.58 times), and Transportation Occupations (1.18 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Pierce County, WI, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($79,766), Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($78,488), and Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($75,849).

Industries

Employment by Industries

23.4k

2019 Value

± 807

−0.429%

1 Year decline

± 4.9%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Pierce County, WI declined at a rate of −0.429%, from 23.5k employees to 23.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Pierce County, WI, are Manufacturing (4,001 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,834 people), and Retail Trade (2,659 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Pierce County, WI, though some of these residents may live in Pierce 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 Pierce County, WI, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (4,001 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,834 people), and Retail Trade (2,659 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Pierce County, WI has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (3.88 times higher than expected), Manufacturing (1.71 times), and Utilities (1.46 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Pierce County, WI, by median earnings, are Utilities ($85,000), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($65,625), and Construction ($56,957).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

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

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Wisconsin.

$365B

2020 Value in Wisconsin

$615B

Projected 2050 Value in Wisconsin

68.3% growth

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

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

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

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

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pierce County, WI went to Donald J. Trump with 55% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (42%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.64%). 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 (55%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (42%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.64%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pierce County, WI went to Donald J. Trump with 55% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (42%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.64%).

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

55% 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 Pierce County, WI awarded 1,456 degrees. The student population of Pierce County, WI is skewed towards women, with 2,039 male students and 3,816 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Pierce County, WI are White (1,264 and 89%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (57 and 4.01%), Asian (46 and 3.24%), and Black or African American (27 and 1.9%).

The largest universities in Pierce County, WI by number of degrees awarded are University of Wisconsin-River Falls (1,456 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Pierce County, WI are General Business Administration & Management (180 and 12.4%), General Animal Sciences (124 and 8.52%), and Elementary Education & Teaching (90 and 6.18%).

The median tuition cost in Pierce County, WI for a public four year colleges is $6,428 for in-state students and $14,001 for out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Biological Sciences
89 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
148 degree-majorss awarded
General Animal Sciences
124 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Pierce County, WI was General Biological Sciences with 89 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

University of Wisconsin-River Falls

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,456 degrees awarded

$6,428

Median In-State Public

In 2020, the Pierce County, WI institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Wisconsin-River Falls with 1,456 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

521

Degrees Awarded to Men

935

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 521 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Pierce County, WI, which is 0.557 times less than the 935 female students who received degrees in the same year.

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

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,264 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
57 degrees awarded
Asian
46 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Pierce County, WI was White students. These 1,264 degrees mean that there were 22.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 57 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Pierce County, WI was $208,700 in 2019, which is 0.868 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $197,500 to $208,700, a 5.67% increase. The homeownership rate in Pierce County, WI is 72.2%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Pierce County, WI have an average commute time of 25.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Pierce County, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$208,700

2019 Median

± $5,516

$197,500

2018 Median

± $4,014

In 2019, the median property value in Pierce County, WI grew to to $208,700 from the previous year's value of $197,500.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Pierce 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 Pierce 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.

$72,323

Median Household Income

± $3,310

15.6k

Number of Households

± 617

In 2019, the median household income of the 15.6k households in Pierce County, WI grew to $72,323 from the previous year's value of $72,111.

The following chart displays the households in Pierce County, WI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

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

Rent vs Own

72.2%

2019 Homeownership

72.4%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 72.2% of the housing units in Pierce County, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 72.4%.

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

Commute Time

25.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Pierce County, WI have a shorter commute time (25.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 1.73% of the workforce in Pierce County, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (81.7%)
Carpooled (7.66%)
Worked At Home (4.93%)

In 2019, 81.7% of workers in Pierce County, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.66%) and those who worked at home (4.93%).

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

Health

95.4% of the population of Pierce County, WI has health coverage, with 62.9% on employee plans, 9.07% on Medicaid, 10.6% on Medicare, 11.5% on non-group plans, and 1.31% 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 Pierce County, WI see 2364 patients per year on average, which represents a 7.21% increase from the previous year (2205 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2672 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 2036 patients per year.

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

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,364 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pierce County, WI

Primary care physicians in Pierce County, WI see an average of 2,364 patients per year. This represents a 7.21% increase from the previous year (2,205 patients).

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

4.62%

Uninsured

62.9%

Employer Coverage

9.07%

Medicaid

10.6%

Medicare

11.5%

Non-Group

1.31%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Pierce County, WI declined by 6.99% from 4.97% to 4.62%.

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