Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI

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2021 Population

125,140

0.304% 1-year decline

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

39.8

0.995% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

7.69%

2.24% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$82,379

9.69% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$267,600

3.76% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

66,909

0.0793% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI had a population of 125k people with a median age of 39.8 and a median household income of $82,379. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI declined from 125,521 to 125,140, a −0.304% decrease and its median household income grew from $75,105 to $82,379, a 9.69% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (83.3%), White (Hispanic) (5.23%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.43%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.45%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.23%).

9.45% of the households in Waukesha County (Central) 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.

96.3% of the residents in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI are Waukesha County Technical College (2,013 degrees awarded in 2021), Carroll University (968 degrees), and Paul Mitchell the School-Milwaukee (459578) (33 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI was $267,600, and the homeownership rate was 66.9%.

Most people in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI was 2 cars per household.

Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI borders Washington & Ozaukee Counties PUMA, WI, Waukesha County (West) PUMA, WI, and Waukesha County (East) PUMA, WI.

United States Wisconsin

Population & Diversity

Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI is home to a population of 125k people, from which 96.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 6.45% of Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI residents were born outside of the country (8.07k people).

In 2021, there were 15.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (104k people) in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.55k White (Hispanic) and 4.3k Asian (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 Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI are Spanish (6,459 households), German (722 households), and Tamil (538 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

64,201

Women

51.3%

60,953

Men

48.7%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 125,154 inhabitants, with 48.7% men, and 51.3% women.

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

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Citizenship

96.3%

2021 Citizenship

96.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.3% of Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI was 96.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
104k ± 1.52k
White (Hispanic)
6.55k ± 812
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
4.3k ± 807

8.96%

Hispanic Population

11.2k people

8.96% of the people in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI are hispanic (11.2k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,368 ± 1,183 people
India
1,872 ± 1,054 people
Germany
648 ± 623 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI was Mexico, the natal country of 2,368 Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI residents, followed by India with 1,872 and Germany with 648.

Foreign-Born Population

6.45%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

8.07k people

5.94%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

7.45k people

As of 2021, 6.45% of Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI residents (8.07k 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 Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI was 5.94%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
6,459 households (5.44%)
German
722 households (0.608%)
Tamil
538 households (0.453%)

9.45% of the households in Waukesha County (Central) 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 Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI was Spanish. 5.44% of the households in Waukesha County (Central) 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
1,643 ± 216
Gulf War (2001-)
808 ± 200
Gulf War (1990s)
660 ± 163

Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.03 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI employs 66.9k people. The largest industries in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI are Restaurants & Food Services (4,263 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,876 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,623 people), and the highest paying industries are Drycleaning & laundry services ($199,130), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($148,710), and Professional & commercial equipment & supplies merchant wholesalers ($130,521).

Males in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI have an average income that is 1.45 times higher than the average income of females, which is $60,979. The income inequality in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.461, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

33,135

Women

49.6%

33,721

Men

50.4%

The workforce of Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI in 2020 was 66,856 people, with 49.6% woman, and 50.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI.

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Occupations

66.9k

2021 Value

0.0793%

1 Year growth

± 0.0793%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI grew at a rate of 0.0793%, from 66.9k employees to 66.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI, are Registered nurses (1,904 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,754 people), and Customer service representatives (1,548 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Waukesha County (Central) 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

66.9k

2021 Value

0.0793%

1 Year growth

± 0.0793%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI grew at a rate of 0.0793%, from 66.9k employees to 66.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI, are Restaurants & Food Services (4,263 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,876 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,623 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI, though some of these residents may live in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$60,794

Median earning men ± $1,857

$40,149

Median earning women ± $1,372

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($86,466), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($86,328), and Public Administration ($75,042).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($60,588), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($57,275), and Public Administration ($55,560).

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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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 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 Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI awarded 3,014 degrees. The student population of Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 4,916 male students and 5,963 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI are White (2,315 and 77.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (237 and 7.91%), Unknown (145 and 4.84%), and Black or African American (133 and 4.44%).

The largest universities in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI by number of degrees awarded are Waukesha County Technical College (2,013 and 66.8%), Carroll University (968 and 32.1%), and Paul Mitchell the School-Milwaukee (459578) (33 and 1.09%).

The most popular majors in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (544 and 18%), Registered Nursing (191 and 6.34%), and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (125 and 4.15%).

The median tuition cost in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI for private four year colleges is $34,330.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 70.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 21.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 10,879 (45.2% men and 54.8% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 10,879 students enrolled in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI, 45.2% men and 54.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,855 records, of which 55.1% were women and 44.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
50 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
107 degree-majors awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
95 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI was General Psychology with 50 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Waukesha County Technical College
2,013 degrees awarded
Carroll University
968 degrees awarded
Paul Mitchell the School-Milwaukee (459578)
33 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Waukesha County Technical College with 2,013 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,196 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI, which is 0.658 times less than the 1,818 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 2,315 degrees mean that there were 9.77 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 237 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 ($34,330) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($810) 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, 0.427% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.425% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (29k), High School or Equivalent (22.8k), and Some college (20.8k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI was $267,600 in 2021, which is 1.09 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $257,900 to $267,600, a 3.76% increase. The homeownership rate in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI is 66.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI have an average commute time of 22.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI is $82,379. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Waukesha County (Central) 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

$267,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,778

$35,114

Median Property Taxes

±$1,186

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

66.9%

Homeownership

2021

64.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 66.9% of the housing units in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Waukesha County (Central) 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 Waukesha County (Central) 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 Waukesha County (Central) 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.

$82,379

Median Household Income

± $2,713

52.5k

Number of Households

± 1,735

In 2021, the median household income of the 52.5k households in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI grew to $82,379 from the previous year's value of $75,105.

The following chart displays the households in Waukesha County (Central) 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

0.461

2021 Wage GINI in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI

0.466

2020 Wage GINI in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI

In 2021, the income inequality in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI was 0.461 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.13% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (79%)
Worked At Home (10.3%)
Carpooled (6.85%)

In 2021, 79% of workers in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.3%) and those who carpooled to work (6.85%).

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

22.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI have a shorter commute time (22.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.48% of the workforce in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.69% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI (9.41k out of 122k 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 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 6 - 11.

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

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.7% of the population of Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI has health coverage, with 64.6% on employee plans, 7.78% on Medicaid, 12.7% on Medicare, 9.93% on non-group plans, and 0.729% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Wisconsin see 1255 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.947% decrease from the previous year (1267 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1395 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 441 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,255 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wisconsin

Primary care physicians in Wisconsin see an average of 1,255 patients per year. This represents a 0.947% decrease from the previous year (1,267 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.4% under 18 years, 21.4% between 18 and 34 years, 40.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.6% were men and 52.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.32%

Uninsured

64.6%

Employer Coverage

7.78%

Medicaid

12.7%

Medicare

9.93%

Non-Group

0.729%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Waukesha County (Central) PUMA, WI grew by 3.71% from 4.16% to 4.32%.

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