Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI

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2021 Population

174,082

0.972% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

42.2

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

7.41%

9.89% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$68,767

6.59% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$190,800

4.89% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

89,544

1.8% 1-year growth

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In 2021, Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI had a population of 174k people with a median age of 42.2 and a median household income of $68,767. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI grew from 172,406 to 174,082, a 0.972% increase and its median household income grew from $64,515 to $68,767, a 6.59% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (88.9%), White (Hispanic) (3.06%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.26%), Other (Hispanic) (1.72%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.68%).

5.52% of the households in Dodge & Jefferson Counties 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.

98.2% of the residents in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI are Maranatha Baptist University (229 degrees awarded in 2021) and Advanced College of Cosmetology (16 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI was $190,800, and the homeownership rate was 71.7%.

Most people in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI was 2 cars per household.

Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI borders Dane County (East) PUMA, WI, Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI, East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI, Fond du Lac & Calumet Counties PUMA, WI, Rock County PUMA, WI, Washington & Ozaukee Counties PUMA, WI, Walworth County PUMA, WI, and Waukesha County (West) PUMA, WI.

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Population & Diversity

Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI is home to a population of 174k people, from which 98.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.87% of Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI residents were born outside of the country (4.99k people).

In 2021, there were 29 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (155k people) in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.33k White (Hispanic) and 3.93k 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 Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI are Spanish (6,878 households), German (778 households), and Other Indo-European Languages (237 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

84,144

Women

48.3%

90,174

Men

51.7%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 174,318 inhabitants, with 51.7% men, and 48.3% women.

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Citizenship

98.2%

2021 Citizenship

98.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.2% of Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI was 98.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
155k ± 172
White (Hispanic)
5.33k ± 722
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.93k ± 516

6.36%

Hispanic Population

11.1k people

6.36% of the people in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI are hispanic (11.1k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,976 ± 1,328 people
Germany
285 ± 414 people
Philippines
273 ± 405 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI was Mexico, the natal country of 2,976 Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI residents, followed by Germany with 285 and Philippines with 273.

Foreign-Born Population

2.87%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

4.99k people

2.64%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

4.55k people

As of 2021, 2.87% of Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI residents (4.99k 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 Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI was 2.64%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
6,878 households (4.15%)
German
778 households (0.469%)
Other Indo-European Languages
237 households (0.143%)

5.52% of the households in Dodge & Jefferson Counties 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 Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI was Spanish. 4.15% of the households in Dodge & Jefferson Counties 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
3,752 ± 326
Gulf War (2001-)
1,789 ± 293
Gulf War (1990s)
1,243 ± 251

Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.1 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI employs 89.5k people. The largest industries in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI are Construction (6,096 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,134 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,112 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($155,520), Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($109,075), and Computer Systems Design ($100,530).

Males in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI have an average income that is 1.27 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,159. The income inequality in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.413, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

41,710

Women

47.4%

46,253

Men

52.6%

The workforce of Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI in 2020 was 87,963 people, with 47.4% woman, and 52.6% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI.

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Occupations

89.5k

2021 Value

1.8%

1 Year growth

± 1.8%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI grew at a rate of 1.8%, from 88k employees to 89.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI, are Other assemblers and fabricators (2,525 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,400 people), and Registered nurses (2,386 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Dodge & Jefferson Counties 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

89.5k

2021 Value

1.8%

1 Year growth

± 1.8%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI grew at a rate of 1.8%, from 88k employees to 89.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI, are Construction (6,096 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,134 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,112 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI, though some of these residents may live in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,077

Median earning men ± $1,205

$33,569

Median earning women ± $878

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($66,857), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($65,889), and Construction ($56,565).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($50,935), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($43,025), and Construction ($40,920).

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 Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI awarded 245 degrees. The student population of Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 495 male students and 598 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI are White (212 and 86.5%), followed by Two or More Races (12 and 4.9%), Hispanic or Latino (8 and 3.27%), and Unknown (6 and 2.45%).

The largest universities in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI by number of degrees awarded are Maranatha Baptist University (229 and 93.5%) and Advanced College of Cosmetology (16 and 6.53%).

The most popular majors in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI are General Education (36 and 14.7%), Biblical Studies (26 and 10.6%), and General Interdisciplinary Studies (24 and 9.8%).

The median tuition cost in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI for private four year colleges is $16,800.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 80.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 65.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 1,093 (45.3% men and 54.7% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 1,093 students enrolled in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI, 45.3% men and 54.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 805 records, of which 55.4% were women and 44.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
11 degree-majors awarded
General Interdisciplinary Studies
23 degree-majors awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
12 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI was Registered Nursing with 11 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Maranatha Baptist University
229 degrees awarded
Advanced College of Cosmetology
16 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Maranatha Baptist University with 229 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 98 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI, which is 0.667 times less than the 147 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 212 degrees mean that there were 17.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 12 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 ($16,800) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,250) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,350) 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, 0.556% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.787% 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 Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (51.8k), Some college (30.8k), and Bachelors Degree (22k).

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 Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI was $190,800 in 2021, which is 0.779 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $181,900 to $190,800, a 4.89% increase. The homeownership rate in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI is 71.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI have an average commute time of 24.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI is $68,767. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Dodge & Jefferson Counties 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

$190,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,074

$49,592

Median Property Taxes

±$1,203

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 Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

71.7%

Homeownership

2021

62.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 71.7% of the housing units in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Dodge & Jefferson Counties 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 Dodge & Jefferson Counties 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 Dodge & Jefferson Counties 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.

$68,767

Median Household Income

± $1,519

69.2k

Number of Households

± 1,648

In 2021, the median household income of the 69.2k households in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI grew to $68,767 from the previous year's value of $64,515.

The following chart displays the households in Dodge & Jefferson Counties 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

0.413

2021 Wage GINI in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI

0.408

2020 Wage GINI in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI

In 2021, the income inequality in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI was 0.413 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.19% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.6%)
Carpooled (7.75%)
Worked At Home (5.87%)

In 2021, 81.6% of workers in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.75%) and those who worked at home (5.87%).

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

24.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI have a shorter commute time (24.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2% of the workforce in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.41% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI (12.4k out of 167k 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 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, 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.

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 Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI has health coverage, with 57.1% on employee plans, 11.4% on Medicaid, 13.9% on Medicare, 12.1% on non-group plans, and 1.25% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.6% under 18 years, 18.2% between 18 and 34 years, 41.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.3% were men and 49.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.3%

Uninsured

57.1%

Employer Coverage

11.4%

Medicaid

13.9%

Medicare

12.1%

Non-Group

1.25%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI grew by 6.29% from 4.05% to 4.3%.

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