Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI

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2023 Population

118,958

0.627% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

46.3

0.216% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

4.26%

2.51% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$116,493

2.4% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$416,100

6.26% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

59,836

0.593% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI had a population of 119k people with a median age of 46.3 and a median household income of $116,493. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI grew from 118,217 to 118,958, a 0.627% increase and its median household income grew from $113,767 to $116,493, a 2.4% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (91.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.27%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.81%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.51%), and White (Hispanic) (1.38%).

4.25% of the households in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages 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.

99.2% of the residents in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI are Nashotah House (27 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI was $416,100, and the homeownership rate was 83.1%.

Most people in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI was 2 cars per household.

Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI borders Racine County PUMA, WI, Washington & Ozaukee Counties PUMA, WI, Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI, Waukesha County--Waukesha, Pewaukee, Sussex Area PUMA, WI, and Waukesha County--Brookfield, New Berlin, Menomonee Falls, Muskego, Elm Grove & Butler PUMA, WI.

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Population & Diversity

Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI is home to a population of 119k people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.62% of Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI residents were born outside of the country (3.12k people).

In 2023, there were 40.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (109k people) in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.7k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 2.15k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI are Spanish (1,679 households), German (1,058 households), and Other Indo-European Languages (361 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

59,290

Women

49.8%

59,766

Men

50.2%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 119,056 inhabitants, with 50.2% men, and 49.8% women.

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

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Citizenship

99.2%

2023 Citizenship

99.1%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.2% of Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
109k ± 1.08k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.7k ± 426
Two+ (Hispanic)
2.15k ± 644

3.65%

Hispanic Population

4.34k people

3.65% of the people in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI are hispanic (4.34k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Germany
397 ± 488 people
India
375 ± 475 people
China
342 ± 453 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI was Germany, the natal country of 397 Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI residents, followed by India with 375 and China with 342.

Foreign-Born Population

2.62%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

3.12k people

2.77%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

3.28k people

As of 2023, 2.62% of Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI residents (3.12k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI was 2.77%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
1,679 households (1.49%)
German
1,058 households (0.936%)
Other Indo-European Languages
361 households (0.319%)

4.25% of the households in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI was Spanish. 1.49% of the households in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,636 ± 456
Gulf War (2001-)
1,052 ± 317
Gulf War (1990s)
830 ± 193

Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.51 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI employs 59.8k people. The largest industries in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI are Elementary & secondary schools (3,738 people), Construction (3,699 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,960 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($237,312), Periodical, book, & directory publishers ($210,944), and Employment services ($178,976).

Males in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI have an average income that is 1.42 times higher than the average income of females, which is $75,268. The income inequality in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.473, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

27,596

Women

46.1%

32,316

Men

53.9%

The workforce of Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI in 2020 was 59,912 people, with 46.1% woman, and 53.9% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI.

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Occupations

59.8k

2022 Value

0.593%

1 Year growth

± 0.593%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI grew at a rate of 0.593%, from 59.5k employees to 59.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI, are Other managers (2,233 people), Registered nurses (1,839 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,585 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages 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

59.8k

2022 Value

0.593%

1 Year growth

± 0.593%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI grew at a rate of 0.593%, from 59.5k employees to 59.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,738 people), Construction (3,699 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,960 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI, though some of these residents may live in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$77,316

Median earning men ± $2,815

$49,514

Median earning women ± $1,602

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($113,321), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($101,007), and Public Administration ($93,013).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($77,734), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,867), and Information ($64,583).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

1.6%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.95M people employed in Wisconsin. This represents a 1.6% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.3%.

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

Civics

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

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

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

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI. Showing the available data for Wisconsin.

2024 Election Results

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

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

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Wisconsin

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Ron Johnson

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Tammy Baldwin

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

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

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

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

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Wisconsin

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

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

Education

In 2022, universities in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI awarded 27 degrees. The student population of Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI in 2022 is skewed towards men, with 111 male students and 19 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI are White (22 and 81.5%), followed by Unknown (2 and 7.41%), Black or African American (1 and 3.7%), and Hispanic or Latino (1 and 3.7%).

The largest universities in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI by number of degrees awarded are Nashotah House (27 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI are Theological Studies (10 and 37%), Divinity & Ministry (10 and 37%), and Other Theological & Ministerial Studies (7 and 25.9%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 130 students enrolled in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI, 85.4% men and 14.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 108 records, of which 15.7% were women and 84.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Theological Studies
10 degrees awarded
Divinity & Ministry
10 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Masters Degree from schools in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Nashotah House

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

27 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Nashotah House with 27 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 23 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI, which is 5.75 times more than the 4 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 22 degrees mean that there were 11 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 2 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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.216% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.265% 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 Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI in 2022 were Bachelors Degree (27.6k), High School or Equivalent (21k), and Some college (20.4k).

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 Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI was $416,100 in 2023, which is 1.37 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $391,600 to $416,100, a 6.26% increase. The homeownership rate in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI is 83.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI have an average commute time of 25.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

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

Housing

Property

$416,100

Median Property Value 2023

±$8,460

$38,700

Median Property Taxes

±$1,123

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 Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

83.1%

Homeownership

2023

64.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 83.1% of the housing units in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 83.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

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

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages 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.

$116,493

Median Household Income

± $2,502

46.6k

Number of Households

± 1,459

In 2023, the median household income of the 46.6k households in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI grew to $116,493 from the previous year's value of $113,767.

The following chart displays the households in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages 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 $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.473

2022 Wage GINI in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI

0.476

2021 Wage GINI in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI

In 2022, the income inequality in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.585% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (79.2%)
Worked At Home (14.8%)
Carpooled (4.08%)

In 2023, 79.2% of workers in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (14.8%) and those who carpooled to work (4.08%).

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

Commute Time

25.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI have a shorter commute time (25.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.24% of the workforce in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages 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 Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages 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--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

4.26% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI (5.04k out of 118k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages 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

97% of the population of Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI has health coverage, with 63% on employee plans, 4.99% on Medicaid, 16.7% on Medicare, 11.3% on non-group plans, and 1.1% on military or VA plans.

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

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,242 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wisconsin

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

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.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.9% under 18 years, 14.8% between 18 and 34 years, 43.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

2.96%

Uninsured

63%

Employer Coverage

4.99%

Medicaid

16.7%

Medicare

11.3%

Non-Group

1.1%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI declined by 9.11% from 3.26% to 2.96%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.