Wisconsin Rapids, WI

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Population

17,905

0.456% decline

Poverty Rate

17%


Median Age

40.6


Median Household Income

$38,322

7.12% growth

Number of Employees

7,708

5.09% decline

Median Property Value

$86,800

2.6% growth

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Health

Diversity

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About

In 2017, Wisconsin Rapids, WI had a population of 17.9k people with a median age of 40.6 and a median household income of $38,322. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Wisconsin Rapids, WI declined from 17,987 to 17,905, a -0.456% decrease and its median household income grew from $35,775 to $38,322, a 7.12% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Wisconsin Rapids, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.9%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.54%), White (Hispanic) (2.66%), Two or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (1.97%), and Some Other Race (Hispanic) (1.8%). N/A% of the people in Wisconsin Rapids, WI speak a non-English language, and 98.1% are U.S. citizens.

The median property value in Wisconsin Rapids, WI is $86,800, and the homeownership rate is 58.3%. Most people in Wisconsin Rapids, WI commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 19.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Wisconsin Rapids, WI is 2 cars per household.

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United StatesWisconsinWood County, WIWisconsin Rapids-Marshfield, WIWood, Portage, Juneau & Adams Counties PUMA, WI

COVID-19

Total Confirmed Cases by Date

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Impact on Employment

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Community Mobility

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Economy

The economy of Wisconsin Rapids, WI employs 7.71k people. The largest industries in Wisconsin Rapids, WI are Manufacturing (1,688 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,307 people), and Retail Trade (1,000 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($65,250), Public Administration ($60,341), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($40,930).

Median household income in Wisconsin Rapids, WI is $38,322. Males in Wisconsin Rapids, 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 Wisconsin Rapids, WI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.453, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$38,322

2017 value

± $3,586

7.12%

1 Year Growth

± 11%

Households in Wisconsin Rapids, WI have a median annual income of $38,322, 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 $35,775 in 2016, which represents a 7.12% 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.

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

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $51,905 ± $6,236

  2. White

    $46,737 ± $788

  3. 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.

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

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Wisconsin Rapids, 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.

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

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 115

  2. Census Tract 114

  3. Census Tract 113

In 2017, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Wisconsin Rapids, WI was Census Tract 115 with a value of $77,250, followed by Census Tract 114 and Census Tract 113, with respective values of $49,223 and $48,710.

The following map shows all of the places in Wisconsin Rapids, WI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Males < 5

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

17% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Wisconsin Rapids, WI (2.96k out of 17.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males < 5, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 18 - 24.

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

  1. White

    2,683 ± 368

  2. Two Or More

    214 ± 134

  3. Hispanic

    208 ± 150

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

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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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

7.71k

2017 Value

± 572

-5.09%

1 Year decline

± 11.1%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Wisconsin Rapids, WI declined at a rate of -5.09%, from 8.12k employees to 7.71k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, are Production Occupations (1,335 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,076 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (639 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Wisconsin Rapids, WI.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Wisconsin Rapids, WI, by number of employees, are Production Occupations (1,335 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,076 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (639 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Wisconsin Rapids, WI has an unusually high number of residents working as Production Occupations (2.99 times higher than expected), Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (2.19 times), and Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations (1.99 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Wisconsin Rapids, WI, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($156,250), Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($61,827), and Protective Service Occupations ($54,500).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

7.71k

2017 Value

± 572

-5.09%

1 Year decline

± 11.1%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Wisconsin Rapids, WI declined at a rate of -5.09%, from 8.12k employees to 7.71k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, are Manufacturing (1,688 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,307 people), and Retail Trade (1,000 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Wisconsin Rapids, WI, though some of these residents may live in Wisconsin Rapids, 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 Wisconsin Rapids, WI, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (1,688 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,307 people), and Retail Trade (1,000 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Wisconsin Rapids, WI has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (2.22 times higher than expected), Manufacturing (2.16 times), and Other Services, Except Public Administration (1.26 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, by median earnings, are Utilities ($65,250), Public Administration ($60,341), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($40,930).

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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

  1. Other foodstuffs

    $41.9B

  2. Machinery

    $30.3B

  3. Mixed freight

    $29.6B

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).

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

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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

  1. Illinois

    $31.3B

  2. Minnesota

    $29.3B

  3. 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.

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

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Health

92.9% of the population of Wisconsin Rapids, WI has health coverage, with 34.6% on employee plans, 27.6% on Medicaid, 14.5% on Medicare, 14.6% on non-group plans, and 1.63% on military or VA plans.

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

Primary care physicians in Wisconsin Rapids, WI see 592 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.34% increase from the previous year (562 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1218 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 710 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

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592 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Wood County, WI see an average of 592 patients per year. This represents a 5.34% increase from the previous year (562 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Wood County, WI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. 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.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. 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.

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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

7.12%

Uninsured

34.6%

Employer Coverage

27.6%

Medicaid

14.5%

Medicare

14.6%

Non-Group

1.63%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Wisconsin Rapids, WI declined by 13.9% from 8.26% to 7.12%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Wisconsin Rapids, 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

  1. Adams County

    13.1% prevalence

  2. Menominee County

    13.1% prevalence

  3. Marquette County

    12.4% prevalence

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

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Wisconsin by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Wisconsin Rapids, WI is home to a population of 17.9k people, from which 98.1% are citizens. As of 2017, 2.86% of Wisconsin Rapids, WI residents were born outside of the country (512 people).

In 2017, there were 24.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (15.7k people) in Wisconsin Rapids, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 634 Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 477 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Age

Age by Nativity

41

Median Native-Born Age

± 1.4

41

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 2.1

In 2017, the median age of all people in Wisconsin Rapids, WI was 40.6. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 41, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 41. But people in Wisconsin Rapids, WI are getting getting younger. In 2016, the average age of all Wisconsin Rapids, WI residents was 42.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

2.86%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

512 people

2%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

359 people

As of 2017, 2.86% of Wisconsin Rapids, WI residents (512 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 Wisconsin Rapids, WI was 2%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    89,715 ± 7,296 people

  2. India

    23,224 ± 3,734 people

  3. 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

98.1%

2017 Citizenship

98.9%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 98.1% of Wisconsin Rapids, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Wisconsin Rapids, WI was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Wisconsin Rapids, WI

  1. White (Non-Hispanic)

    15.7k ± 472

  2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)

    634 ± 252

  3. White (Hispanic)

    477 ± 234

In 2017, there were 24.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (15.7k people) in Wisconsin Rapids, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 634 Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 477 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 7 races represented in Wisconsin Rapids, WI as a share of the total population.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    357 ± 121

  2. Korea

    231 ± 90

  3. Gulf War (2001-)

    199 ± 89

Wisconsin Rapids, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.55 times greater than any other conflict.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Wisconsin Rapids, WI was $86,800 in 2017, which is 0.378 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $84,600 to $86,800, a 2.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Wisconsin Rapids, WI is 58.3%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Wisconsin Rapids, WI have an average commute time of 19.6 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Wisconsin Rapids, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$86,800

2017 Median

± $3,099

$84,600

2016 Median

± $2,345

In 2017, the median property value in Wisconsin Rapids, WI grew to to $86,800 from the previous year's value of $84,600.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Wisconsin Rapids, 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 Wisconsin Rapids, WI the largest share of households have a property value in the $80k - $90k range.

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Household Income

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

$38,322

Median Household Income

± $3,586

8.24k

Number of Households

± 589

In 2017, the median household income of the 8.24k households in Wisconsin Rapids, WI grew to $38,322 from the previous year's value of $35,775.

The following chart displays the households in Wisconsin Rapids, 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 $30k - $35k range.

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Property Taxes

$1,500 - $2k

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Wisconsin Rapids, WI distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Wisconsin Rapids, WI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $1,500 - $2k range.

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Rent vs Own

58.3%

2017 Homeownership

61.3%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 58.3% of the housing units in Wisconsin Rapids, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 61.3%.

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

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Commute Time

19.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Wisconsin Rapids, WI have a shorter commute time (19.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 2.66% of the workforce in Wisconsin Rapids, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    82.9%

  2. Carpooled

    8.09%

  3. Worked At Home

    3.61%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Wisconsin Rapids, WI was Drove Alone (82.9%), followed by those who Carpooled (8.09%) and those who Worked At Home (3.61%).

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.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Wisconsin Rapids, WI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Wisconsin Rapids, WI have 2 cars, followed by 1 car.

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