Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI

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2019 Population

125,804

0.474% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

39.7

0.761% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

7.5%

0.204% 1-year increase

2019 Median Household Income

$74,862

4.39% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$248,200

4.9% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

67,145

2.47% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI had a population of 126k people with a median age of 39.7 and a median household income of $74,862. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI grew from 125,210 to 125,804, a 0.474% increase and its median household income grew from $71,717 to $74,862, a 4.39% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.3%), White (Hispanic) (6.99%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.78%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.22%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.58%). 9.15% of the households in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

96.8% of the residents in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI are Waukesha County Technical College (1,946 degrees awarded in 2020), Carroll University (803 degrees), and Paul Mitchell the School-Milwaukee (52 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI was $248,200, and the homeownership rate was 66.4%. Most people in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI was 2 cars per household.

Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI borders Washington & Ozaukee Counties PUMA, WI, Waukesha County (West) PUMA, WI, and Waukesha County (East) PUMA, WI.

United States Wisconsin

Diversity

Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI is home to a population of 126k people, from which 96.8% are citizens. As of 2019, 5.5% of Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI residents were born outside of the country (6.93k people).

In 2019, there were 12.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (106k people) in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.79k White (Hispanic) and 3.5k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI are Spanish (7,056 speakers), German (457 speakers), and Tamil (453 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
106k ± 1.03k
White (Hispanic)
8.79k ± 876
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
3.5k ± 468

8.84%

Hispanic Population

11.1k people

8.84% of the people in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI are hispanic (11.1k people).

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

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
7,056 speakers (5.91%)
German
457 speakers (0.383%)
Tamil
453 speakers (0.379%)

9.15% of Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 22%.

In 2019, the most common non-English language spoken in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI was Spanish. 5.91% of the overall population of Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI are native Spanish speakers. 0.383% speak German and 0.379% speak Tamil, the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

5.5%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

6.93k people

5.54%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

6.93k people

As of 2019, 5.5% of Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI residents (6.93k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI was 5.54%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.5

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.4

In 2019, the median age of all people in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI was 39.7. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 40, were generally older than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 38. But people in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI residents was 39.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,008 ± 1,091 people
India
1,567 ± 966 people
Germany
317 ± 437 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI was Mexico, the natal country of 2,008 Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI residents, followed by India with 1,567 and Germany with 317.

Citizenship

96.8%

2019 Citizenship

97%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 96.8% of Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI was 97%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,228 ± 225
Gulf War (2001-)
743 ± 193
Korea
695 ± 116

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

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Wisconsin, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Wisconsin across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI is $74,862. In 2019, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI was Waukesha County (West) PUMA, WI with a value of $103,323, followed by Waukesha County (East) PUMA, WI and Dane County (East) PUMA, WI, with respective values of $91,503 and $85,473.

Males in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI have an average income that is 1.47 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,377. The income inequality in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI employs 67.1k people. The largest industries in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI are Restaurants & Food Services (5,443 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,294 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,726 people), and the highest paying industries are Drycleaning & laundry services ($186,810), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($141,422), and Legal services ($117,623).

Wages

Median Household Income

$74,862

2019 value

± $1,905

4.39%

1 Year Growth

± 3.64%

Households in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI have a median annual income of $74,862, which is more than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $71,717 in 2018, which represents a 4.39% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

$79,740

Average Male Salary in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI

± $10,983

$54,377

Average Female Salary in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI

± $7,019

In 2019, full-time male employees in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI made 1.47 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI

Asian
$91,145 ± $53,668
White
$56,559 ± $6,030
Two or More Races
$35,508 ± $19,400

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.61 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.466

2019 Wage GINI in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI

0.471

2018 Wage GINI in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI

In 2019, the income inequality in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.01% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI in comparison to the national average.

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

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2019, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI was Waukesha County (West) PUMA, WI with a value of $103,323, followed by Waukesha County (East) PUMA, WI and Dane County (East) PUMA, WI, with respective values of $91,503 and $85,473.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

7.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI (9.21k out of 123k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 6 - 11.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
7,857 ± 676
Hispanic
1,771 ± 371
Black
670 ± 205

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

67.1k

2019 Value

2.47%

1 Year growth

± 2.47%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI grew at a rate of 2.47%, from 65.5k employees to 67.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI, are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,120 people), Customer service representatives (1,898 people), and Other managers (1,758 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI, by number of employees, are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,120 people), Customer service representatives (1,898 people), and Other managers (1,758 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI has an unusually high number of residents working as Printing press operators (4.49 times higher than expected), Interior designers (3.57 times), and Mechanical engineers (3.02 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI, by average salary, are Dentists ($261,093), Physicians ($220,520), and Chief executives & legislators ($203,083).

Industries

Employment by Industries

67.1k

2019 Value

2.47%

1 Year growth

± 2.47%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI grew at a rate of 2.47%, from 65.5k employees to 67.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI, are Restaurants & Food Services (5,443 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,294 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,726 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI, though some of these residents may live in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI, by number of employees, are Restaurants & Food Services (5,443 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,294 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,726 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI has an unusually high number of Other transportation equipment manufacturing (16.6 times higher than expected), Metal forgings & stampings (11.3 times), and Foundries (8.91 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI, by average salary, are Drycleaning & laundry services ($186,810), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($141,422), and Legal services ($117,623).

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

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.17%). The most partisan county was Menominee County, WI with 81.9% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing the state of Wisconsin. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI. Showing the available data for Wisconsin.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (49.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (48.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.17%)
Independent Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.17%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Wisconsin for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

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Joseph R Biden Jr.

Popular Vote for Wisconsin

49.4% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Wisconsin

Menominee County, WI
81.9% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Dane County, WI
75.5% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Florence County, WI
72.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Wisconsin was Menominee County, WI with 81.9% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in Wisconsin colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Wisconsin

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Wisconsin.

Ron Johnson

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Tammy Baldwin

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing Wisconsin.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Wisconsin over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Wisconsin

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Wisconsin have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI awarded 2,801 degrees. The student population of Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI is skewed towards women, with 4,528 male students and 5,966 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI are White (2,178 and 78.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (211 and 7.6%), Black or African American (118 and 4.25%), and Asian (101 and 3.64%).

The largest universities in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI by number of degrees awarded are Waukesha County Technical College (1,946 and 69.5%), Carroll University (803 and 28.7%), and Paul Mitchell the School-Milwaukee (52 and 1.86%).

The most popular majors in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (464 and 16.6%), Registered Nursing (181 and 6.46%), and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (157 and 5.61%).

The median tuition cost in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI for private four year colleges is $33,200.

Concentrations

Most Common

Criminal Justice - Police Science
89 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
89 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
48 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI was Criminal Justice - Police Science with 89 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Waukesha County Technical College
1,946 degrees awarded
Carroll University
803 degrees awarded
Paul Mitchell the School-Milwaukee
52 degrees awarded

$33,200

Median Private

In 2020, the Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI institution with the largest number of graduating students was Waukesha County Technical College with 1,946 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

1,111

Degrees Awarded to Men

1,690

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 1,111 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI, which is 0.657 times less than the 1,690 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
2,178 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
211 degrees awarded
Black or African American
118 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI was White students. These 2,178 degrees mean that there were 10.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 211 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI was $248,200 in 2019, which is 1.03 times larger than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $236,600 to $248,200, a 4.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI is 66.4%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI have an average commute time of 21.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$248,200

2019 Median

± $2,906

$236,600

2018 Median

± $3,103

In 2019, the median property value in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI grew to to $248,200 from the previous year's value of $236,600.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, 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 Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$74,862

Median Household Income

± $1,905

51k

Number of Households

± 1,330

In 2019, the median household income of the 51k households in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI grew to $74,862 from the previous year's value of $71,717.

The following chart displays the households in Waukesha County (Central) 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.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

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

Rent vs Own

66.4%

2019 Homeownership

66.2%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 66.4% of the housing units in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66.2%.

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

Commute Time

21.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI have a shorter commute time (21.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 1.12% of the workforce in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (83.7%)
Carpooled (7.94%)
Worked At Home (3.96%)

In 2019, 83.7% of workers in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.94%) and those who worked at home (3.96%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Health

96.2% of the population of Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI has health coverage, with 64.1% on employee plans, 8.97% on Medicaid, 12.8% on Medicare, 9.54% on non-group plans, and 0.874% 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.

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

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

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.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$8,702

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Wisconsin

$5,159

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,057

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,608

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Wisconsin (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 6.26%, from $8,189 to $8,702.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

3.75%

Uninsured

64.1%

Employer Coverage

8.97%

Medicaid

12.8%

Medicare

9.54%

Non-Group

0.874%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI declined by 0.925% from 3.79% to 3.75%.

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