Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI

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2022 Population

174,964

0.507% 1-year growth

US Senator

N/ARon Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

N/ATammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2022 Median Age

0.474% 1-year decrease

2022 Poverty Rate

7.63%

2.98% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$74,295

8.04% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$221,100

15.9% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

88,925

0.691% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI had a population of 175k people with a median age of 42 and a median household income of $74,295. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI grew from 174,082 to 174,964, a 0.507% increase and its median household income grew from $68,767 to $74,295, a 8.04% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (88.8%), White (Hispanic) (2.37%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.26%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.15%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.71%).

5.29% 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 (239 degrees awarded in 2022) and Advanced College of Cosmetology (15 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI was $221,100, and the homeownership rate was 71.8%.

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 Washington & Ozaukee Counties PUMA, WI, Waupaca, Waushara, Green Lake & Marquette Counties PUMA, WI, Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI, Dane County--Rural & Outlying MCDs PUMA, WI, Rock County PUMA, WI, and Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI.

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Population & Diversity

Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI is home to a population of 175k people, from which 98.2% are citizens. As of 2022, 2.84% of Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI residents were born outside of the country (4.97k people).

In 2022, there were 37.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (155k people) in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.15k White (Hispanic) and 3.95k 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 (6,356 households), German (593 households), and Other Indo-European Languages (554 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

84,134

Women

48.2%

90,255

Men

51.8%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 174,389 inhabitants, with 51.8% men, and 48.2% women.

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

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Citizenship

98.2%

2022 Citizenship

98.2%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 98.2% of Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI was 98.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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 ± 190
White (Hispanic)
4.15k ± 648
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.95k ± 461

6.48%

Hispanic Population

11.3k people

6.48% of the people in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI are hispanic (11.3k 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
2,796 ± 1,288 people
Philippines
352 ± 460 people
Germany
313 ± 434 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI was Mexico, the natal country of 2,796 Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI residents, followed by Philippines with 352 and Germany with 313.

Foreign-Born Population

2.84%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

4.97k people

2.87%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

4.99k people

As of 2022, 2.84% of Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI residents (4.97k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI was 2.87%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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
6,356 households (3.81%)
German
593 households (0.355%)
Other Indo-European Languages
554 households (0.332%)

5.29% 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 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI was Spanish. 3.81% 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
3,737 ± 258
Gulf War (2001-)
1,788 ± 265
Gulf War (1990s)
1,150 ± 212

Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.09 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI employs 88.9k people. The largest industries in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI are Construction (6,049 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,053 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,447 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($149,889), Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($112,065), and Nondepository credit & related activities ($106,836).

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 $54,065. The income inequality in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.409, 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

88.9k

2022 Value

−0.691%

1 Year decline

± −0.691%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI declined at a rate of −0.691%, from 89.5k employees to 88.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI, are Other assemblers and fabricators (2,448 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,240 people), and Registered nurses (2,193 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

88.9k

2022 Value

−0.691%

1 Year decline

± −0.691%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI declined at a rate of −0.691%, from 89.5k employees to 88.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI, are Construction (6,049 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,053 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,447 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

$52,155

Median earning men ± $903

$36,541

Median earning women ± $1,014

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($75,428), Public Administration ($69,989), and Construction ($59,746).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($53,064), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,175), and Construction ($43,889).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Civics

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.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Wisconsin

N/ARon Johnson

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

N/ATammy 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.

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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 2022, universities in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI awarded 254 degrees. The student population of Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 424 male students and 567 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI are White (219 and 86.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (10 and 3.97%), Two or More Races (10 and 3.97%), and Asian (6 and 2.38%).

The largest universities in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI by number of degrees awarded are Maranatha Baptist University (239 and 94.1%) and Advanced College of Cosmetology (15 and 5.91%).

The most popular majors in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI are Biblical Studies (36 and 14.2%), General Interdisciplinary Studies (28 and 11%), and General Education (26 and 10.2%).

The median tuition cost in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI for private four year colleges is $17,560.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 75.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 70.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 991 (42.8% men and 57.2% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 991 students enrolled in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI, 42.8% men and 57.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 835 records, of which 57.4% were women and 42.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Elementary Education & Teaching
10 degrees awarded
General Interdisciplinary Studies
21 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
14 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI was Elementary Education & Teaching with 10 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
239 degrees awarded
Advanced College of Cosmetology
15 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Maranatha Baptist University with 239 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 99 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI, which is 0.639 times less than the 155 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 219 degrees mean that there were 21.9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 10 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 ($17,560) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,250) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,380) 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 2022, 0.62% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.745% 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 2022 were High School or Equivalent (54k), Some college (30.5k), and Bachelors Degree (22.3k).

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 $221,100 in 2022, which is 0.784 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $190,800 to $221,100, a 15.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI is 71.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

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 $74,295. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI was Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI with a value of $113,767, followed by Waukesha County--Brookfield, New Berlin, Menomonee Falls, Muskego, Elm Grove & Butler PUMA, WI and Dane County--Cities of Fitchburg & Verona and other near-S/SW/W/NW suburban MCDs PUMA, WI, with respective values of $105,433 and $101,066.

Housing

Property

$221,100

Median Property Value 2022

±$3,825

$50,085

Median Property Taxes

±$1,307

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

71.8%

Homeownership

2022

62.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 71.8% 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 71.7%.

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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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI was Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI with a value of $113,767, followed by Waukesha County--Brookfield, New Berlin, Menomonee Falls, Muskego, Elm Grove & Butler PUMA, WI and Dane County--Cities of Fitchburg & Verona and other near-S/SW/W/NW suburban MCDs PUMA, WI, with respective values of $105,433 and $101,066.

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.

$74,295

Median Household Income

± $1,511

69.7k

Number of Households

± 1,739

In 2022, the median household income of the 69.7k households in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI grew to $74,295 from the previous year's value of $68,767.

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

0.409

2022 Wage GINI in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI

0.413

2021 Wage GINI in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI

In 2022, the income inequality in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI was 0.409 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.898% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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 2022

Drove Alone (79.7%)
Carpooled (8.38%)
Worked At Home (7.18%)

In 2022, 79.7% of workers in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.38%) and those who worked at home (7.18%).

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 (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.92% 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

7.63% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI (12.8k out of 168k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

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 56.2% on employee plans, 11.5% on Medicaid, 14.2% on Medicare, 12.6% on non-group plans, and 1.19% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Wisconsin see 1242 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.04% decrease from the previous year (1255 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1384 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 423 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,242 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wisconsin

Primary care physicians in Wisconsin see an average of 1,242 patients per year. This represents a 1.04% decrease from the previous year (1,255 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 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.3% under 18 years, 18.8% between 18 and 34 years, 41.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.7% 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

56.2%

Employer Coverage

11.5%

Medicaid

14.2%

Medicare

12.6%

Non-Group

1.19%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI declined by 0.0389% from 4.3% 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.