Rock County PUMA, WI

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2021 Population

163,522

0.609% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

39.8

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

10.3%

15.4% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$65,518

10.1% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$165,800

5.74% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

78,588

1.71% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Rock County PUMA, WI had a population of 164k people with a median age of 39.8 and a median household income of $65,518. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Rock County PUMA, WI grew from 162,532 to 163,522, a 0.609% increase and its median household income grew from $59,519 to $65,518, a 10.1% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Rock County PUMA, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (81.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.7%), Other (Hispanic) (3.99%), White (Hispanic) (3.15%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.06%).

8.31% of the households in Rock County PUMA, WI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.3% of the residents in Rock County PUMA, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Rock County PUMA, WI are Blackhawk Technical College (690 degrees awarded in 2021), Beloit College (325 degrees), and First Class Cosmetology School (41 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Rock County PUMA, WI was $165,800, and the homeownership rate was 69.2%.

Most people in Rock County PUMA, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23 minutes. The average car ownership in Rock County PUMA, WI was 2 cars per household.

Rock County PUMA, WI borders Rockford City PUMA, IL, Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, IL, Dane County (East) PUMA, WI, Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI, Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI, and Walworth County PUMA, WI.

United States Wisconsin

Population & Diversity

Rock County PUMA, WI is home to a population of 164k people, from which 97.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.68% of Rock County PUMA, WI residents were born outside of the country (7.65k people).

In 2021, there were 17.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (133k people) in Rock County PUMA, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.69k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.52k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Rock County PUMA, WI are Spanish (10,093 households), German (514 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (286 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

82,541

Women

50.5%

80,985

Men

49.5%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 163,526 inhabitants, with 49.5% men, and 50.5% women.

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

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Citizenship

97.3%

2021 Citizenship

97.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.3% of Rock County PUMA, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Rock County PUMA, WI was 97.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Rock County PUMA, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
133k ± 288
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
7.69k ± 479
Other (Hispanic)
6.52k ± 994

9.37%

Hispanic Population

15.3k people

9.37% of the people in Rock County PUMA, WI are hispanic (15.3k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
4,730 ± 1,664 people
Pakistan
220 ± 364 people
China
214 ± 359 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Rock County PUMA, WI was Mexico, the natal country of 4,730 Rock County PUMA, WI residents, followed by Pakistan with 220 and China with 214.

Foreign-Born Population

4.68%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

7.65k people

4.54%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

7.38k people

As of 2021, 4.68% of Rock County PUMA, WI residents (7.65k 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 Rock County PUMA, WI was 4.54%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
10,093 households (6.56%)
German
514 households (0.334%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
286 households (0.186%)

8.31% of the households in Rock County PUMA, WI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Rock County PUMA, WI was Spanish. 6.56% of the households in Rock County PUMA, WI reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,457 ± 373
Gulf War (2001-)
1,503 ± 295
Gulf War (1990s)
1,265 ± 265

Rock County PUMA, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.3 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Rock County PUMA, WI employs 78.6k people. The largest industries in Rock County PUMA, WI are Restaurants & Food Services (5,102 people), Construction (5,021 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,373 people), and the highest paying industries are Scientific research & development services ($116,261), Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($113,269), and Farm product raw material merchant wholesalers ($107,002).

Males in Rock County PUMA, WI have an average income that is 1.27 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,782. The income inequality in Rock County PUMA, WI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.398, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

37,456

Women

48.5%

39,809

Men

51.5%

The workforce of Rock County PUMA, WI in 2020 was 77,265 people, with 48.5% woman, and 51.5% men.

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

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Occupations

78.6k

2021 Value

1.71%

1 Year growth

± 1.71%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Rock County PUMA, WI grew at a rate of 1.71%, from 77.3k employees to 78.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Rock County PUMA, WI, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,544 people), Customer service representatives (2,166 people), and Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,831 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Rock County PUMA, WI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Wisconsin (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

78.6k

2021 Value

1.71%

1 Year growth

± 1.71%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Rock County PUMA, WI grew at a rate of 1.71%, from 77.3k employees to 78.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Rock County PUMA, WI, are Restaurants & Food Services (5,102 people), Construction (5,021 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,373 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Rock County PUMA, WI, though some of these residents may live in Rock County PUMA, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,375

Median earning men ± $1,708

$33,138

Median earning women ± $1,061

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($67,083), Public Administration ($63,994), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($59,283).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($47,855), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,909), and Wholesale Trade ($41,063).

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 Rock County PUMA, WI awarded 1,084 degrees. The student population of Rock County PUMA, WI in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,318 male students and 2,300 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Rock County PUMA, WI are White (735 and 72.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (129 and 12.7%), Black or African American (51 and 5.01%), and Unknown (51 and 5.01%).

The largest universities in Rock County PUMA, WI by number of degrees awarded are Blackhawk Technical College (690 and 63.7%), Beloit College (325 and 30%), and First Class Cosmetology School (41 and 3.78%).

The most popular majors in Rock County PUMA, WI are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (247 and 22.8%), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (60 and 5.54%), and Registered Nursing (57 and 5.26%).

The median tuition cost in Rock County PUMA, WI for private four year colleges is $54,184.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Rock County PUMA, WI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 67.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 13.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 3,618 (36.4% men and 63.6% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 3,618 students enrolled in Rock County PUMA, WI, 36.4% men and 63.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,373 records, of which 63.5% were women and 36.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Biological Sciences
23 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
21 degree-majors awarded
Business & Managerial Economics
20 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Rock County PUMA, WI was General Biological Sciences with 23 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Blackhawk Technical College
690 degrees awarded
Beloit College
325 degrees awarded
First Class Cosmetology School
41 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Blackhawk Technical College with 690 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 291 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Rock County PUMA, WI, which is 0.367 times less than the 793 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 735 degrees mean that there were 5.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 129 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 ($54,184) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($496) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,973) 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, 0.361% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.613% 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 Rock County PUMA, WI in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (43.4k), Some college (29.7k), and Bachelors Degree (19.3k).

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 Rock County PUMA, WI was $165,800 in 2021, which is 0.677 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $156,800 to $165,800, a 5.74% increase. The homeownership rate in Rock County PUMA, WI is 69.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Rock County PUMA, WI have an average commute time of 23 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Rock County PUMA, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Rock County PUMA, WI is $65,518. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Rock County PUMA, WI was Waukesha County (West) PUMA, WI with a value of $106,632, followed by Waukesha County (East) PUMA, WI and Dane County (West) PUMA, WI, with respective values of $97,138 and $87,583.

Housing

Property

$165,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,099

$45,717

Median Property Taxes

±$1,376

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

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

Rent vs Own

69.2%

Homeownership

2021

62.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 69.2% of the housing units in Rock County PUMA, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Rock County PUMA, WI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Rock County PUMA, WI was Waukesha County (West) PUMA, WI with a value of $106,632, followed by Waukesha County (East) PUMA, WI and Dane County (West) PUMA, WI, with respective values of $97,138 and $87,583.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Rock 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.

$65,518

Median Household Income

± $1,314

66k

Number of Households

± 1,858

In 2021, the median household income of the 66k households in Rock County PUMA, WI grew to $65,518 from the previous year's value of $59,519.

The following chart displays the households in Rock 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

0.398

2021 Wage GINI in Rock County PUMA, WI

0.423

2020 Wage GINI in Rock County PUMA, WI

In 2021, the income inequality in Rock County PUMA, WI was 0.398 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 6.1% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Rock County PUMA, WI was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Rock County PUMA, WI in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (82.7%)
Carpooled (8.42%)
Worked At Home (5.5%)

In 2021, 82.7% of workers in Rock County PUMA, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.42%) and those who worked at home (5.5%).

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

23 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Rock County PUMA, WI have a shorter commute time (23 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.66% of the workforce in Rock County PUMA, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Rock County PUMA, WI (16.5k out of 160k 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 Males 6 - 11 and then Females 55 - 64.

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

94.4% of the population of Rock County PUMA, WI has health coverage, with 53% on employee plans, 15.2% on Medicaid, 12.5% on Medicare, 12.8% on non-group plans, and 1.02% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.6% under 18 years, 19.4% between 18 and 34 years, 39.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.59%

Uninsured

53%

Employer Coverage

15.2%

Medicaid

12.5%

Medicare

12.8%

Non-Group

1.02%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Rock County PUMA, WI declined by 2.04% from 5.71% to 5.59%.

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