Wood County, WI

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2021 Population

74,107

1.67% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

43.4

1.14% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

10.2%

4.46% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$57,996

4.15% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$137,300

2.69% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

35,628

0.934% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Wood County, WI had a population of 74.1k people with a median age of 43.4 and a median household income of $57,996. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Wood County, WI grew from 72,892 to 74,107, a 1.67% increase and its median household income grew from $55,684 to $57,996, a 4.15% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Wood County, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (91.4%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.96%), White (Hispanic) (1.53%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.969%).

None of the households in Wood County, 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.

98.8% of the residents in Wood County, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Wood County, WI are Mid-State Technical College (965 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Wood County, WI was $137,300, and the homeownership rate was 72.7%.

Most people in Wood County, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Wood County, WI was 2 cars per household.

Wood County, WI borders Adams County, WI, Clark County, WI, Jackson County, WI, Juneau County, WI, Marathon County, WI, and Portage County, WI.

United States Wisconsin Wisconsin Rapids-Marshfield, WI

Population & Diversity

Wood County, WI is home to a population of 74.1k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.15% of Wood County, WI residents were born outside of the country (1.6k people).

In 2021, there were 43.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (67.8k people) in Wood County, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.56k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 1.45k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.8%

2021 Citizenship

98.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.8% of Wood County, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Wood County, WI was 98.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Wood County, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
67.8k ± 239
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
1.56k ± 113
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.45k ± 274

3.35%

Hispanic Population

2.49k people

3.35% of the people in Wood County, WI are hispanic (2.49k people).

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
83,507 ± 7,044 people
India
24,549 ± 3,839 people
China
15,404 ± 3,043 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wisconsin was Mexico, the natal country of 83,507 Wisconsin residents, followed by India with 24,549 and China with 15,404.

Foreign-Born Population

2.15%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.6k people

2.37%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.73k people

As of 2021, 2.15% of Wood County, WI residents (1.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Wood County, WI was 2.37%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,111 ± 277
Gulf War (1990s)
788 ± 209
Gulf War (2001-)
694 ± 152

Wood County, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.68 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Wood County, WI employs 35.6k people. The largest industries in Wood County, WI are Health Care & Social Assistance (7,384 people), Manufacturing (6,352 people), and Retail Trade (4,482 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($89,750), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($60,313), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($52,005).

Males in Wisconsin have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,441. The income inequality in Wisconsin (measured using the Gini index) is 0.443, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

35.6k

2021 Value

± 1,116

−0.934%

1 Year decline

± 4.58%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Wood County, WI declined at a rate of −0.934%, from 36k employees to 35.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Wood County, WI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,331 people), Production Occupations (3,839 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,658 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Wood County, 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

35.6k

2021 Value

± 1,116

−0.934%

1 Year decline

± 4.58%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Wood County, WI declined at a rate of −0.934%, from 36k employees to 35.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Wood County, WI, are Health Care & Social Assistance (7,384 people), Manufacturing (6,352 people), and Retail Trade (4,482 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Wood County, WI, though some of these residents may live in Wood County, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,579

Median earning men ± $1,184

$32,463

Median earning women ± $1,057

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($56,538), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($54,243), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($53,346).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($45,036), Construction ($42,564), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($41,000).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Wisconsin. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

597
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
485
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
477
Manufacturing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.29M
Manufacturing
$941k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$258k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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 $43.6B, followed by Mixed freight ($37.7B) and Machinery ($34.3B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$348B

2020 Value in Wisconsin

$614B

Projected 2050 Value in Wisconsin

76.2% growth

In 2020, total outbound Wisconsin trade was $348B. This is expected to increase 76.2% to $614B 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
$35.8B
Minnesota
$17.7B
Michigan
$15.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Wisconsin domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $35.8B, followed by Minnesota with $17.7B and Michigan and $15.4B.

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 Wood County, WI went to Donald J. Trump with 58.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.976%).

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

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.976%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Wood County, WI went to Donald J. Trump with 58.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.976%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Wood County, WI for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

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 2021, universities in Wood County, WI awarded 965 degrees. The student population of Wood County, WI in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,413 male students and 1,593 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Wood County, WI are White (868 and 89.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (42 and 4.35%), Two or More Races (17 and 1.76%), and Asian (16 and 1.66%).

The largest universities in Wood County, WI by number of degrees awarded are Mid-State Technical College (965 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Wood County, WI are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (221 and 22.9%), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (87 and 9.02%), and Registered Nursing (53 and 5.49%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 3,006 students enrolled in Wood County, WI, 47% men and 53% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,547 records, of which 53.9% were women and 46.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
53 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
45 degree-majors awarded
Corrections
16 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Wood County, WI was Registered Nursing with 53 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Wood County, WI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Mid-State Technical College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

965 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Mid-State Technical College with 965 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 348 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Wood County, WI, which is 0.564 times less than the 617 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 868 degrees mean that there were 20.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 42 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.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($3,866) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($552) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,974) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.664% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.589% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.4M), Some college (1.03M), and Bachelors Degree (900k).

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 Wood County, WI was $137,300 in 2021, which is 0.561 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $133,700 to $137,300, a 2.69% increase. The homeownership rate in Wood County, WI is 72.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Wood County, WI have an average commute time of 20.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Wood County, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Wood County, WI is $57,996. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Wood County, WI was Census Tract 107 with a value of $81,955, followed by Census Tract 115 and Census Tract 101, with respective values of $81,773 and $70,908.

In 2022, 9.99% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Wood County, WI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.014%.

Housing

Property

$137,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,719

$23,121

Median Property Taxes

±$883

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 Wood County, WI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Wood County, WI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72.7%

Homeownership

2021

64.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 72.7% of the housing units in Wood County, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Wood County, WI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 107
Census Tract 115
Census Tract 101

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Wood County, WI was Census Tract 107 with a value of $81,955, followed by Census Tract 115 and Census Tract 101, with respective values of $81,773 and $70,908.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Wood County, 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.

$57,996

Median Household Income

± $1,923

31.8k

Number of Households

± 1,089

In 2021, the median household income of the 31.8k households in Wood County, WI grew to $57,996 from the previous year's value of $55,684.

The following chart displays the households in Wood 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.

Wage Distribution

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

0.443

2021 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

0.445

2020 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

In 2021, the income inequality in Wisconsin was 0.443 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.429% decline from 2020 to 2021, 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.1%)
Carpooled (9.28%)
Worked At Home (6.12%)

In 2021, 81.1% of workers in Wood County, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.28%) and those who worked at home (6.12%).

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

20.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Wood County, WI have a shorter commute time (20.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.28% of the workforce in Wood County, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 9.99% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Wood County, WI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.014%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

10.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Wood County, WI (7.46k out of 73.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 18 - 24.

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

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 11.5% of the children was living in poverty in Wood County, WI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.6%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 32.7 in Wood County, WI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 2.69 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

95.5% of the population of Wood County, WI has health coverage, with 48.3% on employee plans, 16.3% on Medicaid, 14.5% on Medicare, 14.5% on non-group plans, and 2.03% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Wood County, WI see 682 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.888% increase from the previous year (676 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1152 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 610 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

682 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wood County, WI

Primary care physicians in Wood County, WI see an average of 682 patients per year. This represents a 0.888% increase from the previous year (676 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.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.1% under 18 years, 17% between 18 and 34 years, 39.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 20% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.5%

Uninsured

48.3%

Employer Coverage

16.3%

Medicaid

14.5%

Medicare

14.5%

Non-Group

2.03%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Wood County, WI declined by 0.507% from 4.52% to 4.5%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 54 in Wood County, WI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Wood County, WI.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 36.4% in Wood County, WI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Wood County, WI.

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