Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI

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2021 Population

123,647

1.78% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

41.7

0.239% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

7.8%

1.36% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$70,313

7.18% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$204,600

6.18% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI had a population of 124k people with a median age of 41.7 and a median household income of $70,313. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI grew from 121,483 to 123,647, a 1.78% increase and its median household income grew from $65,605 to $70,313, a 7.18% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (90.6%), White (Hispanic) (2.33%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.89%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.24%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.24%).

6.26% of the households in Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.5% of the residents in Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI are Panache Academy of Beauty (26 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI was $204,600, and the homeownership rate was 73.6%.

Most people in Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI was 2 cars per household.

Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI borders Dane County (East) PUMA, WI, Dane County (West) PUMA, WI, Northern Mississippi Region PUMA, WI, Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI, Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI, East Central Wisconsin PUMA, WI, and Wood, Portage, Juneau & Adams Counties PUMA, WI.

United States Wisconsin

Population & Diversity

Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI is home to a population of 124k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.8% of Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI residents were born outside of the country (3.47k people).

In 2021, there were 38.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (112k people) in Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.88k White (Hispanic) and 2.34k 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 Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI are Spanish (3,307 households), German (1,217 households), and Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages (508 households).

Citizenship

98.5%

2021 Citizenship

98.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.5% of Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI was 98.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
112k ± 181
White (Hispanic)
2.88k ± 315
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.34k ± 305

4.75%

Hispanic Population

5.87k people

4.75% of the people in Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI are hispanic (5.87k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

2.8%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

3.47k people

2.92%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.55k people

As of 2021, 2.8% of Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI residents (3.47k 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 Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI was 2.92%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
3,307 households (2.83%)
German
1,217 households (1.04%)
Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages
508 households (0.435%)

6.26% of the households in Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI was Spanish. 2.83% of the households in Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,579 ± 273
Gulf War (2001-)
1,227 ± 217
Gulf War (1990s)
929 ± 166

Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.1 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI employs 62.3k people. The largest industries in Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI are Construction (4,571 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,278 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,212 people), and the highest paying industries are Museums, art galleries, historical sites, & similar institutions ($152,072), Lumber & other construction materials merchant wholesalers ($133,870), and Air transportation ($133,476).

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

29,131

Women

47%

32,820

Men

53%

The workforce of Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI in 2020 was 61,951 people, with 47% woman, and 53% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI.

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Occupations

62.3k

2021 Value

0.497%

1 Year growth

± 0.497%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI grew at a rate of 0.497%, from 62k employees to 62.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,953 people), Registered nurses (1,839 people), and Other managers (1,460 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

62.3k

2021 Value

0.497%

1 Year growth

± 0.497%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI grew at a rate of 0.497%, from 62k employees to 62.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI, are Construction (4,571 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,278 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,212 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI, though some of these residents may live in Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$49,201

Median earning men ± $1,217

$35,355

Median earning women ± $1,140

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($79,932), Public Administration ($64,259), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($57,695).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($51,151), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,858), and Wholesale Trade ($43,450).

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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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Wisconsin to other states, or from other states to Wisconsin.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Wisconsin product (by dollars) was Other foodstuffs with $43.6B, followed by Mixed freight ($37.7B) and Machinery ($34.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Wisconsin products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$348B

2020 Value in Wisconsin

$614B

Projected 2050 Value in Wisconsin

76.2% growth

In 2020, total outbound Wisconsin trade was $348B. This is expected to increase 76.2% to $614B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Wisconsin trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Wisconsin to other states, or from other states to Wisconsin.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$35.8B
Minnesota
$17.7B
Michigan
$15.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Wisconsin domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $35.8B, followed by Minnesota with $17.7B and Michigan and $15.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Wisconsin shares with each state (excluding itself).

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 Sauk & Columbia Counties 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 2021, universities in Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI awarded 26 degrees. The student population of Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 7 male students and 58 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI are White (24 and 92.3%), followed by Black or African American (1 and 3.85%), Unknown (1 and 3.85%), and Asian (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI by number of degrees awarded are Panache Academy of Beauty (26 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI are General Cosmetology (12 and 46.2%), Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (7 and 26.9%), and Nail Specialist & Manicurist (5 and 19.2%).

Completions

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.611% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.562% 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 Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (32.5k), Some college (22.8k), and Bachelors Degree (15.7k).

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 Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI was $204,600 in 2021, which is 0.835 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $192,700 to $204,600, a 6.18% increase. The homeownership rate in Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI is 73.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI have an average commute time of 24.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI is $70,313. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Sauk & Columbia Counties 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.

Property

$204,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,544

$37,439

Median Property Taxes

±$1,020

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 Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

73.6%

Homeownership

2021

61.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 73.6% of the housing units in Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Sauk & Columbia Counties 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 Sauk & Columbia Counties 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 Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$70,313

Median Household Income

± $1,612

50.9k

Number of Households

± 1,375

In 2021, the median household income of the 50.9k households in Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI grew to $70,313 from the previous year's value of $65,605.

The following chart displays the households in Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.41

2021 Wage GINI in Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI

0.407

2020 Wage GINI in Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI

In 2021, the income inequality in Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI was 0.41 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.611% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (80.6%)
Carpooled (8.48%)
Worked At Home (7%)

In 2021, 80.6% of workers in Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.48%) and those who worked at home (7%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI have a shorter commute time (24.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.85% of the workforce in Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI (9.44k out of 121k 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 18 - 24, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.2% of the population of Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI has health coverage, with 55.1% on employee plans, 11.1% on Medicaid, 13.1% on Medicare, 13.3% on non-group plans, and 1.66% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Wisconsin see 1255 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.947% decrease from the previous year (1267 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1395 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 441 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,255 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wisconsin

Primary care physicians in Wisconsin see an average of 1,255 patients per year. This represents a 0.947% decrease from the previous year (1,267 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 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.6% under 18 years, 17.5% between 18 and 34 years, 41% 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

5.79%

Uninsured

55.1%

Employer Coverage

11.1%

Medicaid

13.1%

Medicare

13.3%

Non-Group

1.66%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sauk & Columbia Counties PUMA, WI declined by 1.42% from 5.87% to 5.79%.

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