Taylor County, WI

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Population

20,344

0.863% decline

Median Age

43.4

Median Household Income

$49,821

5.32% growth

Poverty Rate

10.9%

Number of Employees

10,222

0.898% growth

Median Property Value

$129,300

0.233% growth

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Health

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About

In 2017, Taylor County, WI had a population of 20.3k people with a median age of 43.4 and a median household income of $49,821. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Taylor County, WI declined from 20,521 to 20,344, a -0.863% decrease and its median household income grew from $47,306 to $49,821, a 5.32% increase.

The population of Taylor County, WI is 96.4% White Alone, 1.81% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.988% Two or More Races. N/A% of the people in Taylor County, WI speak a non-English language, and 99% are U.S. citizens.

The median property value in Taylor County, WI is $129,300, and the homeownership rate is 76.8%. Most people in Taylor County, WI commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 20.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Taylor County, WI is 2 cars per household.

Taylor County, WI borders Chippewa County, WI, Clark County, WI, Lincoln County, WI, Rusk County, WI, Price County, WI, and Marathon County, WI.

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United States Wisconsin

Economy

The economy of Taylor County, WI employs 10.2k people. The largest industries in Taylor County, WI are Manufacturing (2,862 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,286 people), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (1,028 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($50,625), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($50,313), and Public Administration ($47,137).

Median household income in Taylor County, WI is $49,821. Males in Taylor County, WI have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,291. The income inequality in Taylor County, WI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.453, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$49,821

2017 value

± $1,797

5.32%

1 Year Growth

± 4.98%

Households in Taylor County, WI have a median annual income of $49,821, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $47,306 in 2016, which represents a 5.32% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$61,348

Average Male Salary

± $1,322

$46,291

Average Female Salary

± $998

In 2017, full-time male employees in Wisconsin made 1.33 times more than female employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

Asian
$51,905 ± $6,236
White
$46,737 ± $788
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$43,959 ± $36,574

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Wisconsin workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.11 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

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Wage Distribution

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

0.453

2017 Wage GINI

0.452

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Wisconsin was 0.453 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.212% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

The 2017 the GINI for Wisconsin was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Wisconsin in comparison to the national average.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9602
Census Tract 9601
Census Tract 9604

In 2017, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Taylor County, WI was Census Tract 9602 with a value of $57,098, followed by Census Tract 9601 and Census Tract 9604, with respective values of $51,833 and $51,758.

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 75+

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

10.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Taylor County, WI (2.19k out of 20k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 55 - 64.

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.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
2,113 ± 173
Hispanic
71 ± 73
Two Or More
37 ± 66

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

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

10.2k

2017 Value

± 366

0.898%

1 Year growth

± 5.04%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Taylor County, WI grew at a rate of 0.898%, from 10.1k employees to 10.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Taylor County, WI, are Production Occupations (1,614 people), Management Occupations (1,193 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,141 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Taylor County, WI.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Taylor County, WI, by number of employees, are Production Occupations (1,614 people), Management Occupations (1,193 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,141 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Taylor County, WI has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (6.74 times higher than expected), Production Occupations (2.72 times), and Material Moving Occupations (2.58 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Taylor County, WI, by median earnings, are Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations ($54,000), Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($51,053), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($50,486).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

10.2k

2017 Value

± 366

0.898%

1 Year growth

± 5.04%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Taylor County, WI grew at a rate of 0.898%, from 10.1k employees to 10.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Taylor County, WI, are Manufacturing (2,862 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,286 people), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (1,028 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Taylor County, WI, though some of these residents may live in Taylor County, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Taylor County, WI, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (2,862 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,286 people), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (1,028 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Taylor County, WI has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (8.5 times higher than expected), Manufacturing (2.77 times), and Transportation & Warehousing (1.37 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Taylor County, WI, by median earnings, are Utilities ($50,625), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($50,313), and Public Administration ($47,137).

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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 2015, the top outbound Wisconsin product (by dollars) was Other foodstuffs with $41.9B, followed by Machinery ($30.3B) and Mixed freight ($29.6B).

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$356B

2020 Value

$493B

Projected 2045 Value

38.5% growth

In 2020, total outbound Wisconsin trade was $356B. This is expected to increase 38.5% to $493B by 2045.

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

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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
$31.3B
Minnesota
$29.3B
Michigan
$11.1B

In 2015, the top outbound Wisconsin domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $31.3B, followed by Minnesota with $29.3B and Michigan and $11.1B.

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Health

90.8% of the population of Taylor County, WI has health coverage, with 46.1% on employee plans, 14.3% on Medicaid, 12.6% on Medicare, 16.9% on non-group plans, and 0.919% on military or VA plans.

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

Primary care physicians in Taylor County, WI see 2922 patients per year on average, which represents a 13.8% increase from the previous year (2568 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2271 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 889 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Adams County and Menominee County have the highest prevalence of diabetes (13.1%). Additionally, Menominee County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (45.1%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,922 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Taylor County, WI see an average of 2,922 patients per year. This represents a 13.8% increase from the previous year (2,568 patients).

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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%).

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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).

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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%).

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Health Care Spending

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$8,702

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care

$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.

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Health Care Coverage

9.22%

Uninsured

46.1%

Employer Coverage

14.3%

Medicaid

12.6%

Medicare

16.9%

Non-Group

0.919%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Taylor County, WI declined by 12.7% from 10.6% to 9.22%.

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

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

Adams County
13.1% prevalence
Menominee County
13.1% prevalence
Marquette County
12.4% prevalence

Adams County and Menominee County have the highest prevalence of diabetes in Wisconsin, at 13.1%.

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Diversity

Taylor County, WI is home to a population of 20.3k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2017, 1.38% of Taylor County, WI residents were born outside of the country (281 people).

The ethnic composition of the population of Taylor County, WI is composed of 19.6k White Alone residents (96.4%), 368 Hispanic or Latino residents (1.81%), 201 Two or More Races residents (0.988%), 94 Black or African American Alone residents (0.462%), 36 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0.177%), 33 Asian Alone residents (0.162%), 0 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0%), and 0 Some Other Race Alone residents (0%).

Age

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.3

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 6.3

In 2017, the median age of all people in Taylor County, WI was 43.4. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 44, were generally older than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 35. But people in Taylor County, WI are getting staying the same age. In 2016, the average age of all Taylor County, WI residents was 43.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

1.38%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

281 people

1.46%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

300 people

As of 2017, 1.38% of Taylor County, WI residents (281 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Taylor County, WI was 1.46%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

Mexico
89,715 ± 7,296 people
India
23,224 ± 3,734 people
Laos
17,104 ± 3,206 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wisconsin was Mexico, the natal country of 89,715 Wisconsin residents, followed by India with 23,224 and Laos with 17,104.

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Citizenship

99%

2017 Citizenship

98.9%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 99% of Taylor County, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Taylor County, WI was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

White Alone
19.6k ± 16
Hispanic or Latino
368 ± 80.1
Two or More Races
201 ± 39.1

In 2017, there were 53.3 times more White Alone residents (19.6k people) in Taylor County, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 368 Hispanic or Latino and 201 Two or More Races residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
475 ± 63
Korea
185 ± 44
Gulf War (1990s)
142 ± 46

Taylor County, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.57 times greater than any other conflict.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Taylor County, WI was $129,300 in 2017, which is 0.563 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $129,000 to $129,300, a 0.233% increase. The homeownership rate in Taylor County, WI is 76.8%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Taylor County, WI have an average commute time of 20.6 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Taylor County, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$129,300

2017 Median

± $4,880

$129,000

2016 Median

± $4,254

In 2017, the median property value in Taylor County, WI grew to to $129,300 from the previous year's value of $129,000.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Taylor 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 Taylor County, WI the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

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Household Income

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$49,821

Median Household Income

± $1,797

8.77k

Number of Households

± 335

In 2017, the median household income of the 8.77k households in Taylor County, WI grew to $49,821 from the previous year's value of $47,306.

The following chart displays the households in Taylor 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.

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Property Taxes

$2k - $3k

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Taylor County, WI distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Taylor County, WI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

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Rent vs Own

76.8%

2017 Homeownership

75.5%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 76.8% of the housing units in Taylor County, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.5%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Taylor County, WI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Commute Time

20.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Taylor County, WI have a shorter commute time (20.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 3.33% of the workforce in Taylor County, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

Drove Alone
75.3%
Carpooled
9.76%
Worked At Home
8.89%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Taylor County, WI was Drove Alone (75.3%), followed by those who Carpooled (9.76%) and those who Worked At Home (8.89%).

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Taylor County, WI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Taylor County, WI have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

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