Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI

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2023 Population

114,821

0.266% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

40.8

0.244% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

9.59%

2.6% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$74,869

3.97% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$233,400

8.01% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

53,652

43.9% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI had a population of 115k people with a median age of 40.8 and a median household income of $74,869. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI grew from 114,516 to 114,821, a 0.266% increase and its median household income grew from $72,010 to $74,869, a 3.97% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.69%), Other (Hispanic) (2.43%), White (Hispanic) (1.53%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.31%).

5.53% of the households in Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, 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.

98.1% of the residents in Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI are University of Wisconsin-River Falls (1,536 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI was $233,400, and the homeownership rate was 76.4%.

Most people in Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI was 2 cars per household.

Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI borders Washington County (South)--Woodbury & Cottage Grove Cities PUMA, MN, Dakota County (South)--Lakeville & Farmington Cities PUMA, MN, Goodhue, Wabasha & Winona Counties PUMA, MN, Wood, Portage & Adams Counties PUMA, WI, Barron, Polk, Clark & Chippewa (Eastern, North & NW Towns) Counties PUMA, WI, Eau Claire County & SW Chippewa County PUMA, WI, La Crosse County PUMA, WI, and Monroe, Vernon, Juneau & Crawford Counties PUMA, WI.

United States Minnesota Wisconsin

Population & Diversity

Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI is home to a population of 115k people, from which 98.1% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.83% of Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI residents were born outside of the country (3.25k people).

In 2023, there were 33 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (102k people) in Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.09k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 2.79k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI are Spanish (3,914 households), German (576 households), and Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages (296 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

56,186

Women

48.8%

58,949

Men

51.2%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 115,135 inhabitants, with 51.2% men, and 48.8% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

98.1%

2023 Citizenship

98.3%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.1% of Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
102k ± 220
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.09k ± 262
Other (Hispanic)
2.79k ± 458

5.6%

Hispanic Population

6.43k people

5.6% of the people in Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI are hispanic (6.43k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,131 ± 822 people
China
127 ± 277 people
India
125 ± 274 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI was Mexico, the natal country of 1,131 Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI residents, followed by China with 127 and India with 125.

Foreign-Born Population

2.83%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

3.25k people

2.58%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

2.95k people

As of 2023, 2.83% of Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI residents (3.25k 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 Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI was 2.58%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
3,914 households (3.62%)
German
576 households (0.532%)
Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages
296 households (0.274%)

5.53% of the households in Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. 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.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI was Spanish. 3.62% of the households in Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,449 ± 182
Gulf War (2001-)
1,225 ± 176
Gulf War (1990s)
804 ± 102

Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI employs 53.7k people. The largest industries in Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI are Construction (3,859 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,269 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,300 people), and the highest paying industries are Miscellaneous retail stores ($165,256), Petroleum refining ($140,070), and Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($110,994).

Males in Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI have an average income that is 1.2 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,324. The income inequality in Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.422, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

45,287

Women

48.1%

48,900

Men

51.9%

The workforce of Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI in 2020 was 94,187 people, with 48.1% woman, and 51.9% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI.

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Occupations

53.7k

2022 Value

−43.9%

1 Year decline

± −43.9%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI declined at a rate of −43.9%, from 95.7k employees to 53.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,881 people), Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,523 people), and Janitors & building cleaners (1,290 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

53.7k

2022 Value

−43.9%

1 Year decline

± −43.9%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI declined at a rate of −43.9%, from 95.7k employees to 53.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI, are Construction (3,859 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,269 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,300 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI, though some of these residents may live in Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$53,118

Median earning men ± $982

$37,889

Median earning women ± $1,071

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($100,556), Information ($77,652), and Public Administration ($67,168).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($52,425), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,996), and Construction ($51,104).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

2.26%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.93M people employed in Minnesota. This represents a 2.26% 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 13.4%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Donald J. Trump with 49.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.518%).

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

Voting results are not available for Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI. Showing the available data for Wisconsin.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.6%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.7%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (0.518%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Donald J. Trump with 49.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.518%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Wisconsin for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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 2022, universities in Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI awarded 1,536 degrees. The student population of Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,801 male students and 3,387 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI are White (1,374 and 90.6%), followed by Asian (47 and 3.1%), Hispanic or Latino (39 and 2.57%), and Two or More Races (39 and 2.57%).

The largest universities in Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI by number of degrees awarded are University of Wisconsin-River Falls (1,536 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI are General Business Administration & Management (186 and 12.1%), Elementary Education & Teaching (82 and 5.34%), and General Biological Sciences (61 and 3.97%).

The median tuition cost in Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI for a public four year colleges is $6,428 for in-state students and $14,421 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 84.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 29.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 5,188 (34.7% men and 65.3% 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 2022 there were 5,188 students enrolled in Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI, 34.7% men and 65.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,521 records, of which 66.6% were women and 33.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Biological Sciences
61 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
173 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
76 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI was General Biological Sciences with 61 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

University of Wisconsin-River Falls

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,536 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Wisconsin-River Falls with 1,536 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 479 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI, which is 0.453 times less than the 1,057 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,374 degrees mean that there were 29.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 47 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

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

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($6,428) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,707) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($400) 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

Measure

In 2022, 0.402% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.367% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (32.8k), Some college (19.8k), and Bachelors Degree (12.9k).

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 Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI was $233,400 in 2023, which is 0.769 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $216,100 to $233,400, a 8.01% increase. The homeownership rate in Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI is 76.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI have an average commute time of 25.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI is $74,869. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI was Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI with a value of $116,493, followed by Waukesha County--Brookfield, New Berlin, Menomonee Falls, Muskego, Elm Grove & Butler PUMA, WI and Dane County--Cities of Fitchburg & Verona and other near-S/SW/W/NW suburban MCDs PUMA, WI, with respective values of $108,281 and $104,087.

Housing

Property

$233,400

Median Property Value 2023

±$4,200

$34,486

Median Property Taxes

±$783

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 Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

76.4%

Homeownership

2023

61.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 76.4% of the housing units in Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI was Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI with a value of $116,493, followed by Waukesha County--Brookfield, New Berlin, Menomonee Falls, Muskego, Elm Grove & Butler PUMA, WI and Dane County--Cities of Fitchburg & Verona and other near-S/SW/W/NW suburban MCDs PUMA, WI, with respective values of $108,281 and $104,087.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, 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.

$74,869

Median Household Income

± $1,398

45.2k

Number of Households

± 993

In 2023, the median household income of the 45.2k households in Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI grew to $74,869 from the previous year's value of $72,010.

The following chart displays the households in Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties 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.

Wage Distribution

0.422

2022 Wage GINI in Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI

0.405

2021 Wage GINI in Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI

In 2022, the income inequality in Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI was 0.422 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 4.11% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (77.3%)
Worked At Home (10.2%)
Carpooled (7.45%)

In 2023, 77.3% of workers in Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.2%) and those who carpooled to work (7.45%).

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

25.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI have a shorter commute time (25.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.3% of the workforce in Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.59% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI (10.6k out of 110k 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 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, 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.

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

94.1% of the population of Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI has health coverage, with 53% on employee plans, 12.8% on Medicaid, 13.6% on Medicare, 13.3% on non-group plans, and 1.43% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Wisconsin see 1242 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.04% decrease from the previous year (1255 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1384 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 423 patients per year.

Similarly, primary care physicians in Minnesota see 1110 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.726% increase from the previous year (1102 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1307 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 322 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,242 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wisconsin

1,110 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Minnesota

Primary care physicians in Wisconsin see an average of 1,242 patients per year. This represents a 1.04% decrease from the previous year (1,255 patients).

Primary care physicians in Minnesota see an average of 1,110 patients per year. This represents a 0.726% 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 Wisconsin and Minnesota in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.3% under 18 years, 19% between 18 and 34 years, 38.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.6% were men and 49.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.86%

Uninsured

53%

Employer Coverage

12.8%

Medicaid

13.6%

Medicare

13.3%

Non-Group

1.43%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI declined by 0.0034% from 5.86% to 5.86%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Pierce, Trempealeau, Jackson, Buffalo & Pepin Counties PUMA, WI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.