Racine County PUMA, WI

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2020 Population

195,859

0.131% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2018 Median Age

40.1

0% 1-year change

2020 Poverty Rate

12.3%

0.671% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$62,556

1.99% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$187,700

6.65% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

91,080

0.887% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Racine County PUMA, WI had a population of 196k people with a median age of 40.1 and a median household income of $62,556. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Racine County PUMA, WI grew from 195,602 to 195,859, a 0.131% increase and its median household income grew from $61,336 to $62,556, a 1.99% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Racine County PUMA, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (72.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (10.9%), White (Hispanic) (8.3%), Other (Hispanic) (3.15%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.15%).

9.8% of the households in Racine County 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.

97.4% of the residents in Racine County PUMA, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Racine County PUMA, WI are Shepherds College (20 degrees awarded in 2020) and Midwest College of Oriental Medicine-Racine (8 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Racine County PUMA, WI was $187,700, and the homeownership rate was 68.1%.

Most people in Racine County PUMA, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Racine County PUMA, WI was 2 cars per household.

Racine County PUMA, WI borders Ottawa County (West) PUMA, MI, Allegan County PUMA, MI, Kenosha County PUMA, WI, Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI, Walworth County PUMA, WI, Waukesha County (West) PUMA, WI, and Waukesha County (East) PUMA, WI.

Population & Diversity

Racine County PUMA, WI is home to a population of 196k people, from which 97.4% are citizens. As of 2020, 4.89% of Racine County PUMA, WI residents were born outside of the country (9.58k people).

In 2018, there were 6.65 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (141k people) in Racine County PUMA, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 21.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 16.2k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Racine County PUMA, WI are Spanish (13,471 households), German (534 households), and Serbo-Croatian (349 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

98,745

Women

50.4%

97,127

Men

49.6%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 195,872 inhabitants, with 49.6% men, and 50.4% women.

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

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Citizenship

97.4%

2020 Citizenship

97.5%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 97.4% of Racine County PUMA, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Racine County PUMA, WI was 97.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Racine County PUMA, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
141k ± 82
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
21.3k ± 544
White (Hispanic)
16.2k ± 908

12.9%

Hispanic Population

25.1k people

12.9% of the people in Racine County PUMA, WI are hispanic (25.1k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
5,101 ± 1,731 people
India
514 ± 556 people
Hungary
467 ± 530 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Racine County PUMA, WI was Mexico, the natal country of 5,101 Racine County PUMA, WI residents, followed by India with 514 and Hungary with 467.

Foreign-Born Population

4.89%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

9.58k people

4.68%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

9.15k people

As of 2020, 4.89% of Racine County PUMA, WI residents (9.58k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Racine County PUMA, WI was 4.68%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
13,471 households (7.32%)
German
534 households (0.29%)
Serbo-Croatian
349 households (0.19%)

9.8% of the households in Racine County PUMA, WI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. 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 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Racine County PUMA, WI was Spanish. 7.32% of the households in Racine County 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
4,113 ± 367
Gulf War (2001-)
1,624 ± 387
Gulf War (1990s)
1,215 ± 235

Racine County PUMA, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.53 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Racine County PUMA, WI employs 91.1k people. The largest industries in Racine County PUMA, WI are Restaurants & Food Services (6,481 people), Construction (5,995 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,038 people), and the highest paying industries are Nondepository credit & related activities ($152,161), Medical equipment & supplies manufacturing ($125,546), and Miscellaneous wood products ($123,206).

Males in Racine County PUMA, WI have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,433. The income inequality in Racine County PUMA, WI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.44, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

43,660

Women

47.9%

47,420

Men

52.1%

The workforce of Racine County PUMA, WI in 2020 was 91,080 people, with 47.9% woman, and 52.1% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Racine County PUMA, WI.

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Occupations

91.1k

2020 Value

0.887%

1 Year growth

± 0.887%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Racine County PUMA, WI grew at a rate of 0.887%, from 90.3k employees to 91.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Racine County PUMA, WI, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,448 people), Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (2,343 people), and Cashiers (2,040 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Racine County PUMA, 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

91.1k

2020 Value

0.887%

1 Year growth

± 0.887%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Racine County PUMA, WI grew at a rate of 0.887%, from 90.3k employees to 91.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Racine County PUMA, WI, are Restaurants & Food Services (6,481 people), Construction (5,995 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,038 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Racine County PUMA, WI, though some of these residents may live in Racine County PUMA, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,602

Median earning men ± $1,447

$31,900

Median earning women ± $878

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,133), Construction ($60,833), and Public Administration ($60,368).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($49,648), Construction ($46,211), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($44,536).

Employment by Industry Sector

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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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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

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.

Senators 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 Representatives 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 2020, universities in Racine County PUMA, WI awarded 28 degrees. The student population of Racine County PUMA, WI in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 57 male students and 92 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Racine County PUMA, WI are White (19 and 67.9%), followed by Black or African American (6 and 21.4%), Two or More Races (2 and 7.14%), and Hispanic or Latino (1 and 3.57%).

The largest universities in Racine County PUMA, WI by number of degrees awarded are Shepherds College (20 and 71.4%) and Midwest College of Oriental Medicine-Racine (8 and 28.6%).

The most popular majors in Racine County PUMA, WI are Other Culinary Arts & Related Services (10 and 35.7%), Horticultural Science (8 and 28.6%), and Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (4 and 14.3%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2020 in Racine County PUMA, WI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 95.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 59.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 149 (38.3% men and 61.7% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2020 there were 149 students enrolled in Racine County PUMA, WI, 38.3% men and 61.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 106 records, of which 65.1% were women and 34.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
4 degree-majors awarded
Other Culinary Arts & Related Services
10 degree-majors awarded
Horticultural Science
8 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Racine County PUMA, WI was Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine with 4 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Racine County PUMA, WI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Shepherds College
20 degrees awarded
Midwest College of Oriental Medicine-Racine
8 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Shepherds College with 20 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2020, 14 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Racine County PUMA, WI, which is 1 times more than the 14 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 19 degrees mean that there were 3.17 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 6 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

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($18,096) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($570) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2020, 0.902% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.691% 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 Racine County PUMA, WI in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (50.3k), Some college (35.5k), and Secondary Education (23.9k).

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 Racine County PUMA, WI was $187,700 in 2020, which is 0.817 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $176,000 to $187,700, a 6.65% increase. The homeownership rate in Racine County PUMA, WI is 68.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Racine County PUMA, WI have an average commute time of 24.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Racine County PUMA, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Racine County PUMA, WI is $62,556. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Racine County PUMA, WI was Waukesha County (West) PUMA, WI with a value of $100,909, followed by Waukesha County (East) PUMA, WI and Dane County (West) PUMA, WI, with respective values of $93,026 and $83,124.

Housing

Property

$187,700

Median Property Value 2020

±$4,091

$52,896

Median Property Taxes

±$1,416

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

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

Rent vs Own

68.1%

Homeownership

2020

61.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 68.1% of the housing units in Racine County PUMA, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 67.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Racine County 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 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Racine County PUMA, WI was Waukesha County (West) PUMA, WI with a value of $100,909, followed by Waukesha County (East) PUMA, WI and Dane County (West) PUMA, WI, with respective values of $93,026 and $83,124.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Racine County 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.

$62,556

Median Household Income

± $1,946

77.6k

Number of Households

± 2,004

In 2020, the median household income of the 77.6k households in Racine County PUMA, WI grew to $62,556 from the previous year's value of $61,336.

The following chart displays the households in Racine County 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

0.44

2020 Wage GINI in Racine County PUMA, WI

0.443

2019 Wage GINI in Racine County PUMA, WI

In 2020, the income inequality in Racine County PUMA, WI was 0.44 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.59% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Racine County PUMA, WI was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Racine County PUMA, WI in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (83.7%)
Carpooled (7.49%)
Worked At Home (4.92%)

In 2020, 83.7% of workers in Racine County PUMA, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.49%) and those who worked at home (4.92%).

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

24.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Racine County PUMA, WI have a shorter commute time (24.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.88% of the workforce in Racine County PUMA, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Racine County 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 Racine County PUMA, WI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Racine County PUMA, WI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Racine County PUMA, WI (23.5k out of 190k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 55 - 64.

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

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

95.1% of the population of Racine County PUMA, WI has health coverage, with 53.7% on employee plans, 16.5% on Medicaid, 13.1% on Medicare, 10.6% on non-group plans, and 1.22% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Wisconsin was $8,702 in 2014. This is a 6.26% increase from the previous year ($8,189).

Primary care physicians in Wisconsin see 1267 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.236% decrease from the previous year (1270 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1407 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 471 patients per year.

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.

Y-Axis

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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Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,267 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wisconsin

Primary care physicians in Wisconsin see an average of 1,267 patients per year. This represents a 0.236% decrease from the previous year (1,270 patients).

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

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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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25% under 18 years, 18.6% between 18 and 34 years, 40.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.85%

Uninsured

53.7%

Employer Coverage

16.5%

Medicaid

13.1%

Medicare

10.6%

Non-Group

1.22%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Racine County PUMA, WI declined by 5.05% from 5.11% to 4.85%.

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