Walworth County PUMA, WI

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2021 Population

105,945

2.47% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

40.5

0.248% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

9.27%

2.84% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$69,382

5.07% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$224,300

5.35% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

53,704

2.96% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Walworth County PUMA, WI had a population of 106k people with a median age of 40.5 and a median household income of $69,382. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Walworth County PUMA, WI grew from 103,391 to 105,945, a 2.47% increase and its median household income grew from $66,034 to $69,382, a 5.07% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Walworth County PUMA, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.7%), White (Hispanic) (5.24%), Other (Hispanic) (3.11%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.83%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.04%).

9.53% of the households in Walworth County 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.

97.1% of the residents in Walworth County PUMA, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Walworth County PUMA, WI are University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (3,121 degrees awarded in 2021) and Wright Graduate University for the Realization of Human Potential (50 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Walworth County PUMA, WI was $224,300, and the homeownership rate was 69.5%.

Most people in Walworth County PUMA, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Walworth County PUMA, WI was 2 cars per household.

Walworth County PUMA, WI borders Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, IL, McHenry County (North, West & Central) PUMA, IL, Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI, Rock County PUMA, WI, Kenosha County PUMA, WI, Racine County PUMA, WI, and Waukesha County (West) PUMA, WI.

United States Wisconsin

Population & Diversity

Walworth County PUMA, WI is home to a population of 106k people, from which 97.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.61% of Walworth County PUMA, WI residents were born outside of the country (5.94k people).

In 2021, there were 16.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (89.7k people) in Walworth County PUMA, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.55k White (Hispanic) and 3.3k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Walworth County PUMA, WI are Spanish (7,641 households), German (326 households), and Polish (310 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

52,586

Women

49.7%

53,252

Men

50.3%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 105,838 inhabitants, with 50.3% men, and 49.7% women.

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

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Citizenship

97.1%

2021 Citizenship

97%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.1% of Walworth County PUMA, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Walworth County PUMA, WI was 97%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Walworth County PUMA, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
89.7k ± 272
White (Hispanic)
5.55k ± 656
Other (Hispanic)
3.3k ± 639

11.4%

Hispanic Population

12.1k people

11.4% of the people in Walworth County PUMA, WI are hispanic (12.1k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,950 ± 1,315 people
Poland
268 ± 401 people
Germany
233 ± 374 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Walworth County PUMA, WI was Mexico, the natal country of 2,950 Walworth County PUMA, WI residents, followed by Poland with 268 and Germany with 233.

Foreign-Born Population

5.61%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

5.94k people

5.66%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

5.85k people

As of 2021, 5.61% of Walworth County PUMA, WI residents (5.94k 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 Walworth County PUMA, WI was 5.66%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
7,641 households (7.58%)
German
326 households (0.323%)
Polish
310 households (0.307%)

9.53% of the households in Walworth County 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 Walworth County PUMA, WI was Spanish. 7.58% of the households in Walworth County 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
2,056 ± 264
Gulf War (2001-)
914 ± 201
Gulf War (1990s)
549 ± 198

Walworth County PUMA, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.25 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Walworth County PUMA, WI employs 53.7k people. The largest industries in Walworth County PUMA, WI are Construction (4,174 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,321 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,228 people), and the highest paying industries are Air transportation ($243,814), Architectural, engineering & related services ($141,233), and Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($107,565).

Males in Walworth County PUMA, WI have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,322. The income inequality in Walworth County PUMA, WI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.464, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

24,899

Women

47.7%

27,259

Men

52.3%

The workforce of Walworth County PUMA, WI in 2020 was 52,158 people, with 47.7% woman, and 52.3% men.

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

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Occupations

53.7k

2021 Value

2.96%

1 Year growth

± 2.96%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Walworth County PUMA, WI grew at a rate of 2.96%, from 52.2k employees to 53.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Walworth County PUMA, WI, are Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive (1,534 people), Cashiers (1,421 people), and Janitors & building cleaners (1,332 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Walworth County 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

53.7k

2021 Value

2.96%

1 Year growth

± 2.96%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Walworth County PUMA, WI grew at a rate of 2.96%, from 52.2k employees to 53.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Walworth County PUMA, WI, are Construction (4,174 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,321 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,228 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Walworth County PUMA, WI, though some of these residents may live in Walworth County PUMA, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,247

Median earning men ± $2,023

$30,696

Median earning women ± $1,259

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($75,962), Public Administration ($71,776), and Construction ($60,464).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($50,724), Wholesale Trade ($41,903), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($41,885).

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 Walworth County PUMA, WI awarded 3,171 degrees. The student population of Walworth County PUMA, WI in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 5,759 male students and 5,712 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Walworth County PUMA, WI are White (2,664 and 84.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (207 and 6.59%), Black or African American (97 and 3.09%), and Two or More Races (83 and 2.64%).

The largest universities in Walworth County PUMA, WI by number of degrees awarded are University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (3,121 and 98.4%) and Wright Graduate University for the Realization of Human Potential (50 and 1.58%).

The most popular majors in Walworth County PUMA, WI are General Business (284 and 8.96%), General Finance (186 and 5.87%), and Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (168 and 5.3%).

The median tuition cost in Walworth County PUMA, WI for a public four year colleges is $6,519 for in-state students and $15,391 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Walworth County PUMA, WI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 83%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 28.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 11,471 (50.2% men and 49.8% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 11,471 students enrolled in Walworth County PUMA, WI, 50.2% men and 49.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 9,403 records, of which 49.2% were women and 50.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Marketing & Marketing Management
153 degree-majors awarded
Accounting
131 degree-majors awarded
General Finance
182 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Walworth County PUMA, WI was General Marketing & Marketing Management with 153 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
3,121 degrees awarded
Wright Graduate University for the Realization of Human Potential
50 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Wisconsin-Whitewater with 3,121 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,493 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Walworth County PUMA, WI, which is 0.89 times less than the 1,678 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 2,664 degrees mean that there were 12.9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 207 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

Public, 4-year or above ($6,519) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,211) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($580) 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, 0.524% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.548% 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 Walworth County PUMA, WI in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (24.8k), Some college (21.9k), and Bachelors Degree (15.4k).

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 Walworth County PUMA, WI was $224,300 in 2021, which is 0.916 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $212,900 to $224,300, a 5.35% increase. The homeownership rate in Walworth County PUMA, WI is 69.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Walworth County PUMA, WI have an average commute time of 24.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Walworth County PUMA, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Walworth County PUMA, WI is $69,382. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Walworth County 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

$224,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,887

$29,213

Median Property Taxes

±$932

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

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

Rent vs Own

69.5%

Homeownership

2021

61.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 69.5% of the housing units in Walworth County PUMA, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Walworth County 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 Walworth County 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 Walworth County 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.

$69,382

Median Household Income

± $1,940

42k

Number of Households

± 1,355

In 2021, the median household income of the 42k households in Walworth County PUMA, WI grew to $69,382 from the previous year's value of $66,034.

The following chart displays the households in Walworth County 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

0.464

2021 Wage GINI in Walworth County PUMA, WI

0.46

2020 Wage GINI in Walworth County PUMA, WI

In 2021, the income inequality in Walworth County PUMA, WI was 0.464 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.69% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Walworth County PUMA, WI was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Walworth County PUMA, WI in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (79.5%)
Carpooled (7.82%)
Worked At Home (7.81%)

In 2021, 79.5% of workers in Walworth County PUMA, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.82%) and those who worked at home (7.81%).

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

24.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Walworth County PUMA, WI have a shorter commute time (24.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.4% of the workforce in Walworth County PUMA, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.27% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Walworth County PUMA, WI (9.58k out of 103k 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 Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Walworth County PUMA, WI is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

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 Walworth County PUMA, WI has health coverage, with 54.5% on employee plans, 11% on Medicaid, 14.1% on Medicare, 13.2% on non-group plans, and 0.894% 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 22.2% under 18 years, 21.7% between 18 and 34 years, 38.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.7% over 64 years.

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

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

Uninsured People

6.37%

Uninsured

54.5%

Employer Coverage

11%

Medicaid

14.1%

Medicare

13.2%

Non-Group

0.894%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Walworth County PUMA, WI declined by 0.985% from 6.44% to 6.37%.

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