Milwaukee County--Western Suburbs PUMA, WI

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2023 Population

170,682

0.53% 1-year decline

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

39.7

0.253% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

8.29%

3.78% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$75,830

4.53% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$246,600

6.29% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

87,341

2.05% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Milwaukee County--Western Suburbs PUMA, WI had a population of 171k people with a median age of 39.7 and a median household income of $75,830. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Milwaukee County--Western Suburbs PUMA, WI declined from 171,592 to 170,682, a −0.53% decrease and its median household income grew from $72,546 to $75,830, a 4.53% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Milwaukee County--Western Suburbs PUMA, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (73.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.34%), Two+ (Hispanic) (4.42%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.35%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.18%).

12.6% of the households in Milwaukee County--Western Suburbs 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--Western Suburbs PUMA, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Milwaukee County--Western Suburbs PUMA, WI are Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa (357 degrees awarded in 2022), Medical College of Wisconsin (353 degrees), and VICI Beauty School (98 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Milwaukee County--Western Suburbs PUMA, WI was $246,600, and the homeownership rate was 57.4%.

Most people in Milwaukee County--Western Suburbs PUMA, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21 minutes. The average car ownership in Milwaukee County--Western Suburbs PUMA, WI was 2 cars per household.

Milwaukee County--Western Suburbs PUMA, WI borders Waukesha County--Brookfield, New Berlin, Menomonee Falls, Muskego, Elm Grove & Butler PUMA, WI, Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee Northwest PUMA, WI, Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee North Central PUMA, WI, Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee South Central PUMA, WI, Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee South PUMA, WI, and Milwaukee County--Southern Suburbs PUMA, WI.

United States Wisconsin

Population & Diversity

Milwaukee County--Western Suburbs PUMA, WI is home to a population of 171k people, from which 97% are citizens. As of 2023, 6.98% of Milwaukee County--Western Suburbs PUMA, WI residents were born outside of the country (11.9k people).

In 2023, there were 13.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (125k people) in Milwaukee County--Western Suburbs PUMA, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.12k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 7.54k Two+ (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--Western Suburbs PUMA, WI are Spanish (10,998 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (1,119 households), and German (806 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

88,149

Women

51.9%

81,650

Men

48.1%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 169,799 inhabitants, with 48.1% men, and 51.9% women.

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

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Citizenship

97%

2023 Citizenship

96.9%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97% of Milwaukee County--Western Suburbs PUMA, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Milwaukee County--Western Suburbs PUMA, WI was 96.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Milwaukee County--Western Suburbs PUMA, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
125k ± 2.11k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
9.12k ± 1.31k
Two+ (Hispanic)
7.54k ± 1.17k

12.2%

Hispanic Population

20.9k people

12.2% of the people in Milwaukee County--Western Suburbs PUMA, WI are hispanic (20.9k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,291 ± 1,167 people
India
1,769 ± 1,027 people
China
844 ± 711 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Milwaukee County--Western Suburbs PUMA, WI was Mexico, the natal country of 2,291 Milwaukee County--Western Suburbs PUMA, WI residents, followed by India with 1,769 and China with 844.

Foreign-Born Population

6.98%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

11.9k people

7.18%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

12.3k people

As of 2023, 6.98% of Milwaukee County--Western Suburbs PUMA, WI residents (11.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Milwaukee County--Western Suburbs PUMA, WI was 7.18%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
10,998 households (6.86%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
1,119 households (0.698%)
German
806 households (0.502%)

12.6% of the households in Milwaukee County--Western Suburbs PUMA, WI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. 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 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Milwaukee County--Western Suburbs PUMA, WI was Spanish. 6.86% of the households in Milwaukee County--Western Suburbs 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
2,814 ± 400
Gulf War (2001-)
1,621 ± 298
Korea
564 ± 169

Milwaukee County--Western Suburbs PUMA, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.74 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Milwaukee County--Western Suburbs PUMA, WI employs 87.3k people. The largest industries in Milwaukee County--Western Suburbs PUMA, WI are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (6,335 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,992 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,323 people), and the highest paying industries are Home health care services ($208,316), Software publishing ($164,360), and Telecommunications, except wired telecommunications carriers ($156,287).

Males in Milwaukee County--Western Suburbs PUMA, WI have an average income that is 1.23 times higher than the average income of females, which is $65,219. The income inequality in Milwaukee County--Western Suburbs PUMA, WI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.417, 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--Western Suburbs 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--Western Suburbs PUMA, WI.

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Occupations

87.3k

2022 Value

−2.05%

1 Year decline

± −2.05%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Milwaukee County--Western Suburbs PUMA, WI declined at a rate of −2.05%, from 89.2k employees to 87.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Milwaukee County--Western Suburbs PUMA, WI, are Registered nurses (2,324 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,146 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (2,119 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Milwaukee County--Western Suburbs 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

87.3k

2022 Value

−2.05%

1 Year decline

± −2.05%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Milwaukee County--Western Suburbs PUMA, WI declined at a rate of −2.05%, from 89.2k employees to 87.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Milwaukee County--Western Suburbs PUMA, WI, are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (6,335 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,992 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,323 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Milwaukee County--Western Suburbs PUMA, WI, though some of these residents may live in Milwaukee County--Western Suburbs PUMA, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$60,118

Median earning men ± $1,641

$48,643

Median earning women ± $1,500

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($85,509), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($80,566), and Public Administration ($80,524).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($65,940), Public Administration ($59,867), and Construction ($59,226).

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 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Donald J. Trump with 49.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.518%).

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 Milwaukee County--Western Suburbs PUMA, WI. Showing the available data for Wisconsin.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.6%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.7%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (0.518%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Donald J. Trump with 49.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.518%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Wisconsin for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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 Milwaukee County--Western Suburbs PUMA, WI awarded 906 degrees. The student population of Milwaukee County--Western Suburbs PUMA, WI in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 919 male students and 1,913 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Milwaukee County--Western Suburbs PUMA, WI are White (526 and 59%), followed by Black or African American (130 and 14.6%), Hispanic or Latino (99 and 11.1%), and Asian (66 and 7.4%).

The largest universities in Milwaukee County--Western Suburbs PUMA, WI by number of degrees awarded are Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa (357 and 39.4%), Medical College of Wisconsin (353 and 39%), and VICI Beauty School (98 and 10.8%).

The most popular majors in Milwaukee County--Western Suburbs PUMA, WI are Medicine (232 and 25.6%), Registered Nursing (112 and 12.4%), and General Cosmetology (57 and 6.29%).

The median tuition cost in Milwaukee County--Western Suburbs PUMA, WI for private four year colleges is $18,690.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2022 in Milwaukee County--Western Suburbs PUMA, WI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 58.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 74%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 2,832 (32.5% men and 67.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 2,832 students enrolled in Milwaukee County--Western Suburbs PUMA, WI, 32.5% men and 67.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,478 records, of which 66% were women and 34% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Medicine
232 degrees awarded
Pharmacy
42 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Professional Doctorate recipients in Milwaukee County--Western Suburbs PUMA, WI was Medicine with 232 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa
357 degrees awarded
Medical College of Wisconsin
353 degrees awarded
VICI Beauty School
98 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa with 357 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 209 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Milwaukee County--Western Suburbs PUMA, WI, which is 0.3 times less than the 697 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 526 degrees mean that there were 4.05 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 130 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 not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($18,690) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($672) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-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 2022, 0.618% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.348% 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--Western Suburbs PUMA, WI in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (36.5k), Bachelors Degree (33.2k), and Some college (27.8k).

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--Western Suburbs PUMA, WI was $246,600 in 2023, which is 0.813 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $232,000 to $246,600, a 6.29% increase. The homeownership rate in Milwaukee County--Western Suburbs PUMA, WI is 57.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Milwaukee County--Western Suburbs PUMA, WI have an average commute time of 21 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Milwaukee County--Western Suburbs PUMA, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Milwaukee County--Western Suburbs PUMA, WI is $75,830. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Milwaukee County--Western Suburbs PUMA, WI was Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI with a value of $116,493, 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 $108,281 and $104,087.

Housing

Property

$246,600

Median Property Value 2023

±$3,914

$44,693

Median Property Taxes

±$1,289

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--Western Suburbs 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--Western Suburbs PUMA, WI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

57.4%

Homeownership

2023

61.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 57.4% of the housing units in Milwaukee County--Western Suburbs PUMA, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 56.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Milwaukee County--Western Suburbs 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 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Milwaukee County--Western Suburbs PUMA, WI was Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI with a value of $116,493, 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 $108,281 and $104,087.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Milwaukee County--Western Suburbs 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.

$75,830

Median Household Income

± $1,979

77.9k

Number of Households

± 2,253

In 2023, the median household income of the 77.9k households in Milwaukee County--Western Suburbs PUMA, WI grew to $75,830 from the previous year's value of $72,546.

The following chart displays the households in Milwaukee County--Western Suburbs 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

0.417

2022 Wage GINI in Milwaukee County--Western Suburbs PUMA, WI

0.411

2021 Wage GINI in Milwaukee County--Western Suburbs PUMA, WI

In 2022, the income inequality in Milwaukee County--Western Suburbs PUMA, WI was 0.417 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.48% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Milwaukee County--Western Suburbs PUMA, WI was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Milwaukee County--Western Suburbs PUMA, WI in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (77.4%)
Worked At Home (12.6%)
Carpooled (5.68%)

In 2023, 77.4% of workers in Milwaukee County--Western Suburbs PUMA, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.6%) and those who carpooled to work (5.68%).

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 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Milwaukee County--Western Suburbs PUMA, WI have a shorter commute time (21 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.14% of the workforce in Milwaukee County--Western Suburbs PUMA, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Milwaukee County--Western Suburbs 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--Western Suburbs 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--Western Suburbs PUMA, WI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.29% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Milwaukee County--Western Suburbs PUMA, WI (14k out of 169k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Milwaukee County--Western Suburbs 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

95.5% of the population of Milwaukee County--Western Suburbs PUMA, WI has health coverage, with 58.6% on employee plans, 11.7% on Medicaid, 14% on Medicare, 9.82% on non-group plans, and 1.31% 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 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22% under 18 years, 21.6% between 18 and 34 years, 38.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.54%

Uninsured

58.6%

Employer Coverage

11.7%

Medicaid

14%

Medicare

9.82%

Non-Group

1.31%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Milwaukee County--Western Suburbs PUMA, WI grew by 0.572% from 4.51% to 4.54%.

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