Rock County PUMA, WI

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2020 Population

162,532

0.234% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

39.8

0.759% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

12.2%

5.16% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$59,519

2.84% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$156,800

7.25% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

77,265

0.582% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Rock County PUMA, WI had a population of 163k people with a median age of 39.8 and a median household income of $59,519. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Rock County PUMA, WI grew from 162,152 to 162,532, a 0.234% increase and its median household income grew from $57,875 to $59,519, a 2.84% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Rock County PUMA, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (81.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.59%), Other (Hispanic) (4.27%), White (Hispanic) (3.54%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.87%).

7.9% of the households in Rock 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 Rock County PUMA, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Rock County PUMA, WI are Blackhawk Technical College (621 degrees awarded in 2020), Beloit College (410 degrees), and First Class Cosmetology School (43 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Rock County PUMA, WI was $156,800, and the homeownership rate was 68.4%.

Most people in Rock County PUMA, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Rock County PUMA, WI was 2 cars per household.

Rock County PUMA, WI borders Rockford City PUMA, IL, Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, IL, Dane County (East) PUMA, WI, Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI, Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI, and Walworth County PUMA, WI.

Population & Diversity

Rock County PUMA, WI is home to a population of 163k people, from which 97.4% are citizens. As of 2020, 4.54% of Rock County PUMA, WI residents were born outside of the country (7.38k people).

In 2020, there were 17.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (133k people) in Rock County PUMA, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.46k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.95k 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 Rock County PUMA, WI are Spanish (9,525 households), German (444 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (265 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

82,759

Women

50.9%

79,896

Men

49.1%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 162,655 inhabitants, with 49.1% men, and 50.9% 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

97.3%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 97.4% of Rock 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 Rock County PUMA, WI was 97.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Rock County PUMA, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
133k ± 285
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
7.46k ± 492
Other (Hispanic)
6.95k ± 1.03k

9.04%

Hispanic Population

14.7k people

9.04% of the people in Rock County PUMA, WI are hispanic (14.7k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
4,085 ± 1,549 people
China
196 ± 344 people
Canada
193 ± 341 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Rock County PUMA, WI was Mexico, the natal country of 4,085 Rock County PUMA, WI residents, followed by China with 196 and Canada with 193.

Foreign-Born Population

4.54%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

7.38k people

4.63%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

7.51k people

As of 2020, 4.54% of Rock County PUMA, WI residents (7.38k 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 Rock County PUMA, WI was 4.63%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
9,525 households (6.23%)
German
444 households (0.291%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
265 households (0.173%)

7.9% of the households in Rock 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 Rock County PUMA, WI was Spanish. 6.23% of the households in Rock 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
4,071 ± 311
Gulf War (2001-)
1,359 ± 240
Gulf War (1990s)
1,247 ± 247

Rock County PUMA, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Rock County PUMA, WI employs 77.3k people. The largest industries in Rock County PUMA, WI are Restaurants & Food Services (5,267 people), Construction (4,637 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,936 people), and the highest paying industries are Offices of physicians ($108,626), Scientific research & development services ($107,585), and Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($96,512).

Males in Rock County PUMA, WI have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,834. The income inequality in Rock County PUMA, WI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.423, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

37,456

Women

48.5%

39,809

Men

51.5%

The workforce of Rock County PUMA, WI in 2020 was 77,265 people, with 48.5% woman, and 51.5% men.

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

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Occupations

77.3k

2020 Value

0.582%

1 Year growth

± 0.582%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Rock County PUMA, WI grew at a rate of 0.582%, from 76.8k employees to 77.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Rock County PUMA, WI, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,245 people), Customer service representatives (2,142 people), and Other assemblers and fabricators (2,018 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Rock 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

77.3k

2020 Value

0.582%

1 Year growth

± 0.582%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Rock County PUMA, WI grew at a rate of 0.582%, from 76.8k employees to 77.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Rock County PUMA, WI, are Restaurants & Food Services (5,267 people), Construction (4,637 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,936 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Rock County PUMA, WI, though some of these residents may live in Rock County PUMA, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,085

Median earning men ± $1,220

$30,999

Median earning women ± $1,081

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($64,085), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($57,141), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($56,902).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($46,377), Public Administration ($45,373), and Manufacturing ($36,170).

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 Rock County PUMA, WI awarded 1,097 degrees. The student population of Rock County PUMA, WI in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 1,214 male students and 2,126 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Rock County PUMA, WI are White (749 and 74.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (129 and 12.8%), Black or African American (48 and 4.78%), and Unknown (27 and 2.69%).

The largest universities in Rock County PUMA, WI by number of degrees awarded are Blackhawk Technical College (621 and 56.6%), Beloit College (410 and 37.4%), and First Class Cosmetology School (43 and 3.92%).

The most popular majors in Rock County PUMA, WI are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (213 and 19.4%), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (72 and 6.56%), and Criminal Justice - Police Science (53 and 4.83%).

The median tuition cost in Rock County PUMA, WI for private four year colleges is $52,858.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Rock County PUMA, WI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 58.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 10.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 3,340 (36.3% men and 63.7% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 3,340 students enrolled in Rock County PUMA, WI, 36.3% men and 63.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,197 records, of which 64.9% were women and 35.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
39 degree-majors awarded
Anthropology
26 degree-majors awarded
Creative Writing
21 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Rock County PUMA, WI was General Psychology with 39 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Blackhawk Technical College
621 degrees awarded
Beloit College
410 degrees awarded
First Class Cosmetology School
43 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Blackhawk Technical College with 621 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 375 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Rock County PUMA, WI, which is 0.519 times less than the 722 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 749 degrees mean that there were 5.81 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 129 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 ($52,858) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($490) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($1,784) 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 2020, 0.464% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.619% 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 Rock County PUMA, WI in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (44.2k), Some college (28.7k), and Bachelors Degree (18.6k).

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 Rock County PUMA, WI was $156,800 in 2020, which is 0.682 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $146,200 to $156,800, a 7.25% increase. The homeownership rate in Rock County PUMA, WI is 68.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Rock County PUMA, WI have an average commute time of 23.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Rock County PUMA, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Rock County PUMA, WI is $59,519. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Rock 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

$156,800

Median Property Value 2020

±$2,491

$44,625

Median Property Taxes

±$1,290

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

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

Rent vs Own

68.4%

Homeownership

2020

61.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 68.4% of the housing units in Rock County PUMA, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Rock 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 Rock 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 Rock 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.

$59,519

Median Household Income

± $2,229

65.2k

Number of Households

± 1,867

In 2020, the median household income of the 65.2k households in Rock County PUMA, WI grew to $59,519 from the previous year's value of $57,875.

The following chart displays the households in Rock 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

0.423

2020 Wage GINI in Rock County PUMA, WI

0.435

2019 Wage GINI in Rock County PUMA, WI

In 2020, the income inequality in Rock County PUMA, WI was 0.423 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.64% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Rock County PUMA, WI was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Rock County PUMA, WI in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (83.2%)
Carpooled (8.9%)
Worked At Home (4.42%)

In 2020, 83.2% of workers in Rock County PUMA, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.9%) and those who worked at home (4.42%).

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

23.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Rock County PUMA, WI have a shorter commute time (23.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.91% of the workforce in Rock County PUMA, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Rock 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 Rock 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 Rock County PUMA, WI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Rock County PUMA, WI (19.4k out of 159k 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 Males 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

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

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

94.3% of the population of Rock County PUMA, WI has health coverage, with 52.4% on employee plans, 15.6% on Medicaid, 12.3% on Medicare, 13% on non-group plans, and 0.989% 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

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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 24.5% under 18 years, 19.6% between 18 and 34 years, 39.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.71%

Uninsured

52.4%

Employer Coverage

15.6%

Medicaid

12.3%

Medicare

13%

Non-Group

0.989%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Rock County PUMA, WI declined by 3.81% from 5.93% to 5.71%.

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