Marathon County PUMA, WI

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2022 Population

137,820

0.162% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2022 Median Age

0.49% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

8.33%

5.93% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$73,248

7.81% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$194,500

15% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

68,964

1.05% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Marathon County PUMA, WI had a population of 138k people with a median age of 41 and a median household income of $73,248. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Marathon County PUMA, WI grew from 137,597 to 137,820, a 0.162% increase and its median household income grew from $67,940 to $73,248, a 7.81% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Marathon County PUMA, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.4%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.56%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.01%), White (Hispanic) (1.2%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.98%).

7.53% of the households in Marathon 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.

98.2% of the residents in Marathon County PUMA, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Marathon County PUMA, WI are Northcentral Technical College (2,240 degrees awarded in 2022) and State College of Beauty Culture Inc (44 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Marathon County PUMA, WI was $194,500, and the homeownership rate was 72.9%.

Most people in Marathon County PUMA, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Marathon County PUMA, WI was 2 cars per household.

Marathon County PUMA, WI borders Northwest Wisconsin Counties PUMA, WI, Oneida, Lincoln, Vilas, Langlade & Forest Counties PUMA, WI, Marinette, Shawano, Oconto, Florence & Menominee Counties PUMA, WI, Waupaca, Waushara, Green Lake & Marquette Counties PUMA, WI, Wood, Portage & Adams Counties PUMA, WI, and Barron, Polk, Clark & Chippewa (Eastern, North & NW Towns) Counties PUMA, WI.

United States Wisconsin

Population & Diversity

Marathon County PUMA, WI is home to a population of 138k people, from which 98.2% are citizens. As of 2022, 4.27% of Marathon County PUMA, WI residents were born outside of the country (5.88k people).

In 2022, there were 15.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (121k people) in Marathon County PUMA, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.66k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 4.14k 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 Marathon County PUMA, WI are Hmong (4,379 households), Spanish (2,617 households), and German (535 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

68,177

Women

49.4%

69,843

Men

50.6%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 138,020 inhabitants, with 50.6% men, and 49.4% 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

98.5%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 98.2% of Marathon County PUMA, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Marathon County PUMA, WI was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Marathon County PUMA, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
121k ± 254
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
7.66k ± 255
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.14k ± 327

3.08%

Hispanic Population

4.25k people

3.08% of the people in Marathon County PUMA, WI are hispanic (4.25k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Laos
1,118 ± 818 people
Mexico
795 ± 690 people
Nicaragua
709 ± 652 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Marathon County PUMA, WI was Laos, the natal country of 1,118 Marathon County PUMA, WI residents, followed by Mexico with 795 and Nicaragua with 709.

Foreign-Born Population

4.27%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

5.88k people

3.86%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

5.32k people

As of 2022, 4.27% of Marathon County PUMA, WI residents (5.88k 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 Marathon County PUMA, WI was 3.86%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Hmong
4,379 households (3.37%)
Spanish
2,617 households (2.01%)
German
535 households (0.411%)

7.53% of the households in Marathon 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 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Marathon County PUMA, WI was Hmong. 3.37% of the households in Marathon County PUMA, WI reported speaking Hmong at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,722 ± 321
Gulf War (2001-)
1,666 ± 321
Gulf War (1990s)
894 ± 149

Marathon County PUMA, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.63 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Marathon County PUMA, WI employs 69k people. The largest industries in Marathon County PUMA, WI are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,105 people), Construction (3,854 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,768 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($176,076), Air transportation ($165,299), and Miscellaneous manufacturing, n.e.c. ($151,361).

Males in Marathon County PUMA, WI have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $56,541. The income inequality in Marathon County PUMA, WI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.436, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

33,001

Women

48.5%

35,036

Men

51.5%

The workforce of Marathon County PUMA, WI in 2020 was 68,037 people, with 48.5% woman, and 51.5% men.

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

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Occupations

69k

2022 Value

−1.05%

1 Year decline

± −1.05%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Marathon County PUMA, WI declined at a rate of −1.05%, from 69.7k employees to 69k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Marathon County PUMA, WI, are Customer service representatives (2,295 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,008 people), and Registered nurses (1,814 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Marathon 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.

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

69k

2022 Value

−1.05%

1 Year decline

± −1.05%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Marathon County PUMA, WI declined at a rate of −1.05%, from 69.7k employees to 69k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Marathon County PUMA, WI, are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,105 people), Construction (3,854 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,768 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Marathon County PUMA, WI, though some of these residents may live in Marathon County PUMA, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$52,106

Median earning men ± $1,151

$38,823

Median earning women ± $1,034

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($71,453), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($62,924), and Public Administration ($62,574).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($48,946), Public Administration ($47,316), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($43,546).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

1.6%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.95M people employed in Wisconsin. This represents a 1.6% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.3%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Wisconsin.

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

Voting results are not available for Marathon County PUMA, WI. Showing the available data for Wisconsin.

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 2022, universities in Marathon County PUMA, WI awarded 2,284 degrees. The student population of Marathon County PUMA, WI in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 2,568 male students and 3,540 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Marathon County PUMA, WI are White (1,840 and 80.6%), followed by Asian (134 and 5.87%), Unknown (115 and 5.04%), and Hispanic or Latino (87 and 3.81%).

The largest universities in Marathon County PUMA, WI by number of degrees awarded are Northcentral Technical College (2,240 and 98.1%) and State College of Beauty Culture Inc (44 and 1.93%).

The most popular majors in Marathon County PUMA, WI are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (276 and 12.1%), Welding Technology (125 and 5.47%), and Accounting (111 and 4.86%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 6,108 students enrolled in Marathon County PUMA, WI, 42% men and 58% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,758 records, of which 58.1% were women and 41.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
75 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
32 degrees awarded
Electromechanical Technology
27 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Marathon County PUMA, WI was Registered Nursing with 75 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Northcentral Technical College
2,240 degrees awarded
State College of Beauty Culture Inc
44 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northcentral Technical College with 2,240 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 918 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Marathon County PUMA, WI, which is 0.672 times less than the 1,366 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 1,840 degrees mean that there were 13.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 134 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

Public, 2-year ($3,443) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($348) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,939) 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, 0.568% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.889% 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 Marathon County PUMA, WI in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (34.9k), Some college (20.8k), and Bachelors Degree (20.2k).

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 Marathon County PUMA, WI was $194,500 in 2022, which is 0.69 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $169,200 to $194,500, a 15% increase. The homeownership rate in Marathon County PUMA, WI is 72.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Marathon County PUMA, WI have an average commute time of 19.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Marathon County PUMA, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Marathon County PUMA, WI is $73,248. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Marathon County 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

$194,500

Median Property Value 2022

±$3,519

$41,182

Median Property Taxes

±$1,103

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

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

Rent vs Own

72.9%

Homeownership

2022

63.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 72.9% of the housing units in Marathon County PUMA, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Marathon 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 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Marathon County 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 Marathon 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.

$73,248

Median Household Income

± $2,831

56.5k

Number of Households

± 1,530

In 2022, the median household income of the 56.5k households in Marathon County PUMA, WI grew to $73,248 from the previous year's value of $67,940.

The following chart displays the households in Marathon 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

0.436

2022 Wage GINI in Marathon County PUMA, WI

0.436

2021 Wage GINI in Marathon County PUMA, WI

In 2022, the income inequality in Marathon County PUMA, WI was 0.436 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.00667% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Marathon County PUMA, WI was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Marathon County PUMA, WI in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (78%)
Worked At Home (10%)
Carpooled (8.57%)

In 2022, 78% of workers in Marathon County PUMA, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10%) and those who carpooled to work (8.57%).

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

19.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Marathon County PUMA, WI have a shorter commute time (19.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.62% of the workforce in Marathon County PUMA, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Marathon 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 Marathon 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 Marathon County PUMA, WI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.33% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Marathon County PUMA, WI (11.3k out of 136k 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 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Marathon County 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

93.9% of the population of Marathon County PUMA, WI has health coverage, with 55.1% on employee plans, 12% on Medicaid, 14% on Medicare, 11.7% 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 23.9% under 18 years, 18.4% between 18 and 34 years, 39.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 18% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.06%

Uninsured

55.1%

Employer Coverage

12%

Medicaid

14%

Medicare

11.7%

Non-Group

1.19%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Marathon County PUMA, WI grew by 1.13% from 5.99% to 6.06%.

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