Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI

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2021 Population

181,016

3.38% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

48.1

0.418% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

12.1%

1.51% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$55,755

6.46% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$156,300

4.62% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

78,491

3.31% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI had a population of 181k people with a median age of 48.1 and a median household income of $55,755. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI grew from 175,099 to 181,016, a 3.38% increase and its median household income grew from $52,372 to $55,755, a 6.46% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.3%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (3.94%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.9%), White (Hispanic) (1.15%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.7%).

3.14% of the households in Northwest Wisconsin 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.

99.3% of the residents in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI are Northwood Technical College (1,605 degrees awarded in 2021), University of Wisconsin-Superior (674 degrees), and Northland College (141 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI was $156,300, and the homeownership rate was 77.2%.

Most people in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23 minutes. The average car ownership in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI was 2 cars per household.

Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI borders Western Upper Peninsula PUMA, MI, Grand Rapids City PUMA, MN, Hibbing & Cloquet Cities PUMA, MN, Duluth, Hermantown & Proctor Cities PUMA, MN, Chisago, Isanti, Pine, Mille Lacs & Kanabec Counties PUMA, MN, Oneida, Lincoln, Vilas, Langlade & Forest Counties PUMA, WI, Marathon County PUMA, WI, and Barron, Polk, Clark & Chippewa (North) Counties PUMA, WI.

United States Wisconsin

Population & Diversity

Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI is home to a population of 181k people, from which 99.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.61% of Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI residents were born outside of the country (2.92k people).

In 2021, there were 22.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (162k people) in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.14k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 5.24k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI are Spanish (1,688 households), German (838 households), and Other Native Languages of North America (735 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

88,797

Women

49.1%

92,151

Men

50.9%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 180,948 inhabitants, with 50.9% men, and 49.1% women.

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

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Citizenship

99.3%

2021 Citizenship

99.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.3% of Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI was 99.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
162k ± 141
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
7.14k ± 235
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
5.24k ± 310

2.22%

Hispanic Population

4.01k people

2.22% of the people in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI are hispanic (4.01k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
325 ± 442 people
Germany
299 ± 424 people
Philippines
232 ± 374 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI was Mexico, the natal country of 325 Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI residents, followed by Germany with 299 and Philippines with 232.

Foreign-Born Population

1.61%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.92k people

1.64%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.88k people

As of 2021, 1.61% of Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI residents (2.92k 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 Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI was 1.64%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
1,688 households (0.978%)
German
838 households (0.486%)
Other Native Languages of North America
735 households (0.426%)

3.14% of the households in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI was Spanish. 0.978% of the households in Northwest Wisconsin 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
5,800 ± 282
Gulf War (2001-)
2,022 ± 238
Gulf War (1990s)
1,532 ± 158

Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.87 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI employs 78.5k people. The largest industries in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI are Construction (5,262 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,475 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,065 people), and the highest paying industries are Pipeline transportation ($114,083), Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($111,761), and Natural gas distribution ($100,477).

Males in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,317. The income inequality in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.418, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

36,388

Women

47.9%

39,586

Men

52.1%

The workforce of Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI in 2020 was 75,974 people, with 47.9% woman, and 52.1% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI.

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Occupations

78.5k

2021 Value

3.31%

1 Year growth

± 3.31%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI grew at a rate of 3.31%, from 76k employees to 78.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,546 people), Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (2,146 people), and Cashiers (2,015 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Northwest Wisconsin 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

78.5k

2021 Value

3.31%

1 Year growth

± 3.31%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI grew at a rate of 3.31%, from 76k employees to 78.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI, are Construction (5,262 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,475 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,065 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI, though some of these residents may live in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,344

Median earning men ± $598

$30,293

Median earning women ± $649

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($57,708), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($56,912), and Public Administration ($54,340).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($43,325), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($42,386), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($39,809).

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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Civics

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

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

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2020 Election Results

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

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

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

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 Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI awarded 2,480 degrees. The student population of Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,167 male students and 3,939 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI are White (2,178 and 89.4%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native (110 and 4.52%), Hispanic or Latino (39 and 1.6%), and Black or African American (31 and 1.27%).

The largest universities in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI by number of degrees awarded are Northwood Technical College (1,605 and 64.7%), University of Wisconsin-Superior (674 and 27.2%), and Northland College (141 and 5.69%).

The most popular majors in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI are Welding Technology (303 and 12.2%), Accounting Technology & Bookkeeping (101 and 4.07%), and General Business Administration & Management (90 and 3.63%).

The median tuition costs in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI are $38,376 for private four year colleges, and $5,548 and $9,334 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 68%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 21.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 6,106 (35.5% men and 64.5% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 6,106 students enrolled in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI, 35.5% men and 64.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,858 records, of which 65.4% were women and 34.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Biological Sciences
49 degree-majors awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
89 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
71 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI was General Biological Sciences with 49 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Northwood Technical College
1,605 degrees awarded
University of Wisconsin-Superior
674 degrees awarded
Northland College
141 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northwood Technical College with 1,605 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,019 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI, which is 0.697 times less than the 1,461 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 2,178 degrees mean that there were 19.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, American Indian or Alaska Native, with 110 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

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($38,376) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,518) 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

Measure

In 2021, 0.634% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.374% 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 Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (51.5k), Some college (34.7k), and Bachelors Degree (20.9k).

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 Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI was $156,300 in 2021, which is 0.638 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $149,400 to $156,300, a 4.62% increase. The homeownership rate in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI is 77.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI have an average commute time of 23 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI is $55,755. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI was Waukesha County (West) PUMA, WI with a value of $106,632, followed by Waukesha County (East) PUMA, WI and Dane County (West) PUMA, WI, with respective values of $97,138 and $87,583.

Housing

Property

$156,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$1,583

$60,172

Median Property Taxes

±$1,002

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 Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

77.2%

Homeownership

2021

62.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 77.2% of the housing units in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Northwest Wisconsin 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 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI was Waukesha County (West) PUMA, WI with a value of $106,632, followed by Waukesha County (East) PUMA, WI and Dane County (West) PUMA, WI, with respective values of $97,138 and $87,583.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Northwest Wisconsin 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.

$55,755

Median Household Income

± $872

78k

Number of Households

± 1,193

In 2021, the median household income of the 78k households in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI grew to $55,755 from the previous year's value of $52,372.

The following chart displays the households in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.418

2021 Wage GINI in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI

0.41

2020 Wage GINI in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI

In 2021, the income inequality in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI was 0.418 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.75% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (76.8%)
Carpooled (9.45%)
Worked At Home (7.65%)

In 2021, 76.8% of workers in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.45%) and those who worked at home (7.65%).

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

23 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI have a shorter commute time (23 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.17% of the workforce in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Northwest Wisconsin 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 Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI (21.4k out of 177k 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 55 - 64, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI is White, followed by Native American 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.

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

93.6% of the population of Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI has health coverage, with 42.4% on employee plans, 17.4% on Medicaid, 16.9% on Medicare, 15% on non-group plans, and 1.97% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21% under 18 years, 15.3% between 18 and 34 years, 40.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.6% were men and 49.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.4%

Uninsured

42.4%

Employer Coverage

17.4%

Medicaid

16.9%

Medicare

15%

Non-Group

1.97%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Northwest Wisconsin PUMA, WI grew by 0.765% from 6.36% to 6.4%.

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