Waukesha County, WI

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2019 Population

404,198

0.279% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

43.2

0% 1-year change

2019 Poverty Rate

4.83%

0.948% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$90,548

4.12% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$302,700

4.2% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

218,537

2.14% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Waukesha County, WI had a population of 404k people with a median age of 43.2 and a median household income of $90,548. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Waukesha County, WI grew from 403,072 to 404,198, a 0.279% increase and its median household income grew from $86,968 to $90,548, a 4.12% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Waukesha County, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (88%), White (Hispanic) (3.81%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.78%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.61%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.43%). 0% of the households in Waukesha County, WI speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

97.8% of the residents in Waukesha County, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Waukesha County, WI are Waukesha County Technical College (1,921 degrees awarded in 2019), Carroll University (950 degrees), and Herzing University-Brookfield (99 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Waukesha County, WI was $302,700, and the homeownership rate was 75.7%. Most people in Waukesha County, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Waukesha County, WI was 2 cars per household.

Waukesha County, WI borders Dodge County, WI, Jefferson County, WI, Milwaukee County, WI, Ozaukee County, WI, Racine County, WI, Walworth County, WI, and Washington County, WI.

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Diversity

Waukesha County, WI is home to a population of 404k people, from which 97.8% are citizens. As of 2019, 5.06% of Waukesha County, WI residents were born outside of the country (20.4k people).

In 2019, there were 23.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (356k people) in Waukesha County, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 15.4k White (Hispanic) and 15.3k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Waukesha County, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
356k ± 123
White (Hispanic)
15.4k ± 2.17k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
15.3k ± 1.07k

4.91%

Hispanic Population

19.9k people

4.91% of the people in Waukesha County, WI are hispanic (19.9k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

5.06%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

20.4k people

5.15%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

20.7k people

As of 2019, 5.06% of Waukesha County, WI residents (20.4k 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, WI was 5.15%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.5

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 2.6

In 2019, the median age of all people in Waukesha County, WI was 43.2. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 43, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 45. But people in Waukesha County, WI are getting staying the same age. In 2018, the average age of all Waukesha County, WI residents was 43.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Wisconsin.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
89,428 ± 7,285 people
India
26,534 ± 3,990 people
China
15,088 ± 3,012 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wisconsin was Mexico, the natal country of 89,428 Wisconsin residents, followed by India with 26,534 and China with 15,088.

Citizenship

97.8%

2019 Citizenship

97.4%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 97.8% of Waukesha County, 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, WI was 97.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
7,124 ± 1,092
Gulf War (1990s)
2,447 ± 704
Gulf War (2001-)
2,244 ± 616

Waukesha County, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.91 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Wisconsin. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

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

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

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

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, WI is $90,548. In 2019, the tract with the highest median household income in Waukesha County, WI was Census Tract 2034.05 with a value of $142,159, followed by Census Tract 2009.02 and Census Tract 2037.03, with respective values of $127,583 and $124,934.

Males in Wisconsin have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,393. The income inequality in Wisconsin (measured using the Gini index) is 0.439, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Waukesha County, WI employs 219k people. The largest industries in Waukesha County, WI are Manufacturing (36,467 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (31,554 people), and Retail Trade (23,468 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($84,870), Utilities ($81,692), and Information ($77,990).

Wages

Median Household Income

$90,548

2019 value

± $3,117

4.12%

1 Year Growth

± 4.1%

Households in Waukesha County, WI have a median annual income of $90,548, 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 $86,968 in 2018, which represents a 4.12% annual growth.

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

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Wisconsin.

$66,828

Average Male Salary in Wisconsin

± $1,401

$49,393

Average Female Salary in Wisconsin

± $944

In 2019, full-time male employees in Wisconsin made 1.35 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Wisconsin by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Wisconsin.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Wisconsin

White
$51,419 ± $835
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$50,586 ± $20,483
Asian
$50,439 ± $4,775

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Wisconsin workers was White. These workers were paid 1.02 times more than Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Wisconsin.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Wisconsin by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

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

0.439

2019 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

0.441

2018 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

In 2019, the income inequality in Wisconsin was 0.439 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.491% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Wisconsin was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Wisconsin in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Wisconsin across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 2034.05
Census Tract 2009.02
Census Tract 2037.03

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Waukesha County, WI was Census Tract 2034.05 with a value of $142,159, followed by Census Tract 2009.02 and Census Tract 2037.03, with respective values of $127,583 and $124,934.

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

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

4.83% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Waukesha County, WI (19.1k out of 395k 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 75+ and then Females 25 - 34.

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
16,623 ± 862
Hispanic
2,612 ± 418
Black
921 ± 250

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

219k

2019 Value

± 7,089

2.14%

1 Year growth

± 4.3%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Waukesha County, WI grew at a rate of 2.14%, from 214k employees to 219k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Waukesha County, WI, are Management Occupations (27,867 people), Sales & Related Occupations (22,409 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (21,599 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Waukesha County, WI.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Waukesha County, WI, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (27,867 people), Sales & Related Occupations (22,409 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (21,599 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Waukesha County, WI has an unusually high number of residents working as Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (1.65 times higher than expected), Architecture & Engineering Occupations (1.56 times), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (1.37 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Waukesha County, WI, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($136,612), Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($89,982), and Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($85,756).

Industries

Employment by Industries

219k

2019 Value

± 7,089

2.14%

1 Year growth

± 4.3%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Waukesha County, WI grew at a rate of 2.14%, from 214k employees to 219k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Waukesha County, WI, are Manufacturing (36,467 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (31,554 people), and Retail Trade (23,468 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Waukesha County, WI, though some of these residents may live in Waukesha County, 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, WI, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (36,467 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (31,554 people), and Retail Trade (23,468 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Waukesha County, WI has an unusually high number of Management of Companies & Enterprises (2.48 times higher than expected), Manufacturing (1.73 times), and Finance & Insurance (1.58 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Waukesha County, WI, by median earnings, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($84,870), Utilities ($81,692), and Information ($77,990).

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 2018, the top outbound Wisconsin product (by dollars) was Other foodstuffs with $39.4B, followed by Mixed freight ($31.4B) and Motorized vehicles ($28.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Wisconsin products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Wisconsin.

$354B

2018 Value in Wisconsin

$594B

Projected 2045 Value in Wisconsin

67.9% growth

In 2018, total outbound Wisconsin trade was $354B. This is expected to increase 67.9% to $594B by 2045.

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
$32.5B
Minnesota
$29.5B
Michigan
$16.2B

In 2018, the top outbound Wisconsin domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $32.5B, followed by Minnesota with $29.5B and Michigan and $16.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Wisconsin shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Waukesha County, WI went to Donald J. Trump with 59.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (33.1%), followed by Other (7.25%). The most partisan county was Menominee County, WI with 78.4% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton 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

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (59.6%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (33.1%)
Democratic Party
Other (7.25%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Donald J. Trump with 59.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (33.1%), followed by Other (7.25%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Wisconsin for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Wisconsin.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Waukesha County, WI

59.6% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Wisconsin

Menominee County, WI
78.4% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)
Florence County, WI
71.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Dane County, WI
70.2% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Wisconsin was Menominee County, WI with 78.4% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton 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 2019, universities in Waukesha County, WI awarded 3,127 degrees. The student population of Waukesha County, WI is skewed towards women, with 5,183 male students and 6,690 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Waukesha County, WI are White (2,412 and 77.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (225 and 7.25%), Black or African American (169 and 5.45%), and Asian (117 and 3.77%).

The largest universities in Waukesha County, WI by number of degrees awarded are Waukesha County Technical College (1,921 and 61.4%), Carroll University (950 and 30.4%), and Herzing University-Brookfield (99 and 3.17%).

The most popular majors in Waukesha County, WI are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (479 and 15.3%), Registered Nursing (205 and 6.56%), and General Business Administration & Management (125 and 4%).

The median tuition cost in Waukesha County, WI for private four year colleges is $13,320.

Concentrations

Most Common

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
80 degree-majorss awarded
Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant
479 degree-majorss awarded
Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor
101 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common concentation for < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Waukesha County, WI was Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) with 80 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Waukesha County, WI according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Waukesha County Technical College
1,921 degrees awarded
Carroll University
950 degrees awarded
Herzing University-Brookfield
99 degrees awarded

$13,320

Median Private

In 2019, the Waukesha County, WI institution with the largest number of graduating students was Waukesha County Technical College with 1,921 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

1,250

Degrees Awarded to Men

1,877

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 1,250 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Waukesha County, WI, which is 0.666 times less than the 1,877 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 institutions in Waukesha County, WI by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
2,412 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
225 degrees awarded
Black or African American
169 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Waukesha County, WI was White students. These 2,412 degrees mean that there were 10.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 225 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Waukesha County, WI was $302,700 in 2019, which is 1.26 times larger than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $290,500 to $302,700, a 4.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Waukesha County, WI is 75.7%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Waukesha County, WI have an average commute time of 22.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Waukesha County, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$302,700

2019 Median

± $6,919

$290,500

2018 Median

± $3,945

In 2019, the median property value in Waukesha County, WI grew to to $302,700 from the previous year's value of $290,500.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Waukesha 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 Waukesha County, WI the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

Household Income

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

$90,548

Median Household Income

± $3,117

161k

Number of Households

± 5,808

In 2019, the median household income of the 161k households in Waukesha County, WI grew to $90,548 from the previous year's value of $86,968.

The following chart displays the households in Waukesha 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.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

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

Rent vs Own

75.7%

2019 Homeownership

77.7%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 75.7% of the housing units in Waukesha County, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 77.7%.

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

Commute Time

22.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Waukesha County, WI have a shorter commute time (22.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26 minutes). Additionally, 1.85% of the workforce in Waukesha County, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (84.2%)
Carpooled (6.38%)
Worked At Home (6.09%)

In 2019, 84.2% of workers in Waukesha County, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (6.38%) and those who worked at home (6.09%).

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, 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, WI have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

97% of the population of Waukesha County, WI has health coverage, with 64.1% on employee plans, 6.67% on Medicaid, 15.5% on Medicare, 9.88% 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 Waukesha County, WI see 730 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.11% increase from the previous year (722 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1055 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 424 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

730 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Waukesha County, WI

Primary care physicians in Waukesha County, WI see an average of 730 patients per year. This represents a 1.11% increase from the previous year (722 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Waukesha County, WI 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

Uninsured

64.1%

Employer Coverage

6.67%

Medicaid

15.5%

Medicare

9.88%

Non-Group

0.874%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Waukesha County, WI grew by 12.6% from 2.66% to 3%.

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