Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI

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2021 Population

172,482

0.795% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

39.6

0.752% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

8.08%

2.04% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$66,780

6.24% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$201,600

6.39% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

89,169

2.65% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI had a population of 172k people with a median age of 39.6 and a median household income of $66,780. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI grew from 171,121 to 172,482, a 0.795% increase and its median household income grew from $62,859 to $66,780, a 6.24% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (74.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.69%), White (Hispanic) (4.76%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.09%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.73%).

11.6% of the households in Milwaukee County (West) 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% of the residents in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI are Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa (424 degrees awarded in 2021), Medical College of Wisconsin (399 degrees), and Milwaukee Career College (132 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI was $201,600, and the homeownership rate was 56.9%.

Most people in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI was 2 cars per household.

Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI borders Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI, Milwaukee City (North) PUMA, WI, Milwaukee City (North Central) PUMA, WI, Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI, Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI, and Waukesha County (East) PUMA, WI.

United States Wisconsin

Population & Diversity

Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI is home to a population of 172k people, from which 97% are citizens. As of 2021, 6.77% of Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI residents were born outside of the country (11.7k people).

In 2021, there were 13.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (129k people) in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.82k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 8.21k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI are Spanish (9,756 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (1,108 households), and German (661 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

89,368

Women

51.8%

83,198

Men

48.2%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 172,566 inhabitants, with 48.2% men, and 51.8% women.

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

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Citizenship

97%

2021 Citizenship

97%

2020 Citizenship

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

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
129k ± 2.04k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
9.82k ± 1.37k
White (Hispanic)
8.21k ± 1.11k

10.9%

Hispanic Population

18.8k people

10.9% of the people in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI are hispanic (18.8k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,114 ± 1,122 people
India
1,549 ± 962 people
China
1,010 ± 778 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI was Mexico, the natal country of 2,114 Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI residents, followed by India with 1,549 and China with 1,010.

Foreign-Born Population

6.77%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

11.7k people

6.71%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

11.5k people

As of 2021, 6.77% of Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI residents (11.7k 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 Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI was 6.71%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
9,756 households (6%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
1,108 households (0.682%)
German
661 households (0.407%)

11.6% of the households in Milwaukee County (West) 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 Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI was Spanish. 6% of the households in Milwaukee County (West) 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
3,026 ± 359
Gulf War (2001-)
1,639 ± 299
Korea
751 ± 182

Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.85 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI employs 89.2k people. The largest industries in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (6,817 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,062 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,231 people), and the highest paying industries are Home health care services ($183,585), Drugs, sundries, & chemical & allied products merchant wholesalers ($156,297), and Telecommunications, except wired telecommunications carriers ($148,093).

Males in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI have an average income that is 1.21 times higher than the average income of females, which is $59,650. The income inequality in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.411, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

43,005

Women

49.5%

43,864

Men

50.5%

The workforce of Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI in 2020 was 86,869 people, with 49.5% woman, and 50.5% men.

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

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Occupations

89.2k

2021 Value

2.65%

1 Year growth

± 2.65%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI grew at a rate of 2.65%, from 86.9k employees to 89.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,383 people), Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (2,224 people), and Registered nurses (2,204 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Milwaukee County (West) 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.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

89.2k

2021 Value

2.65%

1 Year growth

± 2.65%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI grew at a rate of 2.65%, from 86.9k employees to 89.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI, are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (6,817 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,062 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,231 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI, though some of these residents may live in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$53,677

Median earning men ± $1,157

$42,061

Median earning women ± $1,428

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($74,417), Public Administration ($65,929), and Information ($65,917).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($57,625), Public Administration ($51,949), and Construction ($51,686).

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 Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI awarded 1,037 degrees. The student population of Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 921 male students and 2,142 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI are White (571 and 56%), followed by Black or African American (199 and 19.5%), Hispanic or Latino (109 and 10.7%), and Asian (67 and 6.58%).

The largest universities in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI by number of degrees awarded are Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa (424 and 40.9%), Medical College of Wisconsin (399 and 38.5%), and Milwaukee Career College (132 and 12.7%).

The most popular majors in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI are Medicine (252 and 24.3%), Registered Nursing (157 and 15.1%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (91 and 8.78%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2021 in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 74.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 42.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 3,063 (30.1% men and 69.9% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 3,063 students enrolled in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI, 30.1% men and 69.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,532 records, of which 67.8% were women and 32.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Medicine
252 degree-majors awarded
Pharmacy
51 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Professional Doctorate recipients in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI was Medicine with 252 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Professional Doctorate from schools in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa
424 degrees awarded
Medical College of Wisconsin
399 degrees awarded
Milwaukee Career College
132 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa with 424 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 236 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI, which is 0.295 times less than the 801 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 571 degrees mean that there were 2.87 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 199 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

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($18,792) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($728) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,800) 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, 0.547% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.323% 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 Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (37.9k), Bachelors Degree (33.9k), and Some college (27.9k).

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

Housing & Living

The median property value in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI was $201,600 in 2021, which is 0.823 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $189,500 to $201,600, a 6.39% increase. The homeownership rate in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI is 56.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI have an average commute time of 21.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI is $66,780. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Milwaukee County (West) 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

$201,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,628

$44,333

Median Property Taxes

±$1,297

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 Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

56.9%

Homeownership

2021

60.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 56.9% of the housing units in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 57.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Milwaukee County (West) 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 Milwaukee County (West) 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 Milwaukee County (West) 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.

$66,780

Median Household Income

± $1,609

77.9k

Number of Households

± 2,137

In 2021, the median household income of the 77.9k households in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI grew to $66,780 from the previous year's value of $62,859.

The following chart displays the households in Milwaukee County (West) 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

0.411

2021 Wage GINI in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI

0.407

2020 Wage GINI in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI

In 2021, the income inequality in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI was 0.411 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.11% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.7%)
Worked At Home (8.1%)
Carpooled (5.69%)

In 2021, 81.7% of workers in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.1%) and those who carpooled to work (5.69%).

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

21.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI have a shorter commute time (21.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.21% of the workforce in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.08% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI (13.8k out of 170k 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 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Milwaukee County (West) 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

95.6% of the population of Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI has health coverage, with 60.3% on employee plans, 11.3% on Medicaid, 13.5% on Medicare, 9.31% on non-group plans, and 1.15% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.6% under 18 years, 21.7% between 18 and 34 years, 39.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.4% 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

4.38%

Uninsured

60.3%

Employer Coverage

11.3%

Medicaid

13.5%

Medicare

9.31%

Non-Group

1.15%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI grew by 6.82% from 4.11% to 4.38%.

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