Wisconsin

State

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2020 Population

5.81M

0.281% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

39.6

0.253% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

11%

3.14% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$63,293

2.5% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$189,200

4.76% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

2.85M

0.177% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Wisconsin had a population of 5.81M people with a median age of 39.6 and a median household income of $63,293. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Wisconsin grew from 5.79M to 5.81M, a 0.281% increase and its median household income grew from $61,747 to $63,293, a 2.5% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Wisconsin are White (Non-Hispanic) (80.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.21%), White (Hispanic) (3.69%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.79%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.32%).

8.68% of the households in Wisconsin 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.

97.4% of the residents in Wisconsin are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Wisconsin are University of Wisconsin-Madison (16,416 degrees awarded in 2020), University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (6,922 degrees), and Fox Valley Technical College (3,637 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Wisconsin was $189,200, and the homeownership rate was 67.1%.

Most people in Wisconsin drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Wisconsin was 2 cars per household.

Wisconsin borders Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, and Minnesota.

Photo by Randen Pederson

Population & Diversity

Wisconsin is home to a population of 5.81M people, from which 97.4% are citizens. As of 2020, 5.01% of Wisconsin residents were born outside of the country (291k people).

In 2020, there were 13 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.68M people) in Wisconsin than any other race or ethnicity. There were 361k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 214k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Wisconsin are Spanish (254,258 households), Hmong (40,771 households), and German (27,160 households).

Population & Diversity

Population by Location

Sex

RACE/ETHNICITY

The 3 PUMAS with the highest resident population

Washington & Ozaukee Counties PUMA, WI
224,589
Dane County (West) PUMA, WI
215,555
Northern Mississippi Region PUMA, WI
205,793

In 2020 there were 5,806,975 residents in Wisconsin.

The Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMA) with the highest resident population were Carr 2-Carr 111 PUMA, PR (149,549 people), Carr 2 (Noroeste) PUMA, PR (115,778 people), and Carr 2-Carr 100 PUMA, PR (123,359 people).

The following map shows all of the states in Wisconsin colored by the resident population.

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

2,916,906

Women

50.2%

2,890,069

Men

49.8%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 5,806,975 inhabitants, with 49.8% men, and 50.2% women.

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

With the upper buttons you can add a filter by race.

Citizenship

97.4%

2020 Citizenship

97.3%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 97.4% of Wisconsin residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Wisconsin was 97.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Wisconsin compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Wisconsin

White (Non-Hispanic)
4.68M ± 2.81k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
361k ± 2.42k
White (Hispanic)
214k ± 4.18k

7.03%

Hispanic Population

408k people

7.03% of the people in Wisconsin are hispanic (408k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Wisconsin as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
83,497 ± 7,043 people
India
23,435 ± 3,751 people
China
16,997 ± 3,196 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wisconsin was Mexico, the natal country of 83,497 Wisconsin residents, followed by India with 23,435 and China with 16,997.

Foreign-Born Population

5.01%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

291k people

2019 Foreign-Born Population

290k people

As of 2020, 5.01% of Wisconsin residents (291k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Wisconsin was 5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Wisconsin compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
254,258 households (4.64%)
Hmong
40,771 households (0.745%)
German
27,160 households (0.496%)

8.68% of the households in Wisconsin reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. 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 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Wisconsin was Spanish. 4.64% of the households in Wisconsin reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
113,824 ± 1,656
Gulf War (2001-)
51,156 ± 1,672
Gulf War (1990s)
37,271 ± 1,532

Wisconsin has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.23 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Wisconsin employs 2.85M people. The largest industries in Wisconsin are Elementary & secondary schools (158,271 people), Construction (156,770 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (155,787 people), and the highest paying industries are Tire manufacturing ($140,310), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($121,113), and Paper & paper products merchant wholesalers ($117,070).

Males in Wisconsin have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,335. The income inequality in Wisconsin (measured using the Gini index) is 0.445, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

1,380,214

Women

48.4%

1,470,484

Men

51.6%

The workforce of Wisconsin in 2020 was 2,850,698 people, with 48.4% woman, and 51.6% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Wisconsin.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Workforce and Wage by Location

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

In 2020 there were 2,850,698 people working in Wisconsin. The Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMA) that concentrated the largest workforce were Carr 2-Carr 111 PUMA, PR (38,236 people), Carr 2 (Noroeste) PUMA, PR (29,220 people), and Carr 2-Carr 100 PUMA, PR (29,330 people).

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Wisconsin colored by workforce or average wage.

With the upper buttons you can see the yearly change and add a filter by race.

Occupations

2.85M

2020 Value

−0.177%

1 Year decline

± −0.177%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Wisconsin declined at a rate of −0.177%, from 2.86M employees to 2.85M employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Wisconsin, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (73,115 people), Registered nurses (67,618 people), and Other managers (64,458 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Wisconsin.

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

2.85M

2020 Value

−0.177%

1 Year decline

± −0.177%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Wisconsin declined at a rate of −0.177%, from 2.86M employees to 2.85M employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Wisconsin, are Elementary & secondary schools (158,271 people), Construction (156,770 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (155,787 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Wisconsin, though some of these residents may live in Wisconsin and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,556

Median earning men ± $267

$32,613

Median earning women ± $203

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($65,787), Public Administration ($60,569), and Information ($54,165).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($46,932), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($44,585), and Wholesale Trade ($40,971).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Wisconsin. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

100,514
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
76,532
Manufacturing
68,240
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$206M
Manufacturing
$112M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$66.4M
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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 $42.6B, followed by Mixed freight ($37.6B) and Machinery ($37.1B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Wisconsin.

$365B

2020 Value in Wisconsin

$615B

Projected 2050 Value in Wisconsin

68.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Wisconsin trade was $365B. This is expected to increase 68.3% to $615B 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
$36.6B
Minnesota
$18.2B
Michigan
$17.7B

In 2020, the top outbound Wisconsin domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $36.6B, followed by Minnesota with $18.2B and Michigan and $17.7B.

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%).

The most partisan county was Menominee County, WI with 81.9% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

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

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.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Joseph R Biden Jr.

Popular Vote for Wisconsin

49.4% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Wisconsin

Menominee County, WI
81.9% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Dane County, WI
75.5% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Florence County, WI
72.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Wisconsin was Menominee County, WI with 81.9% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in Wisconsin colored by their party leaning.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Wisconsin

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 Representatives 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 2020, universities in Wisconsin awarded 94,580 degrees. The student population of Wisconsin in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 135,565 male students and 184,846 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Wisconsin are White (71,652 and 79.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (6,029 and 6.67%), Asian (3,792 and 4.2%), and Black or African American (3,760 and 4.16%).

The largest universities in Wisconsin by number of degrees awarded are University of Wisconsin-Madison (16,416 and 17.4%), University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (6,922 and 7.32%), and Fox Valley Technical College (3,637 and 3.85%).

The most popular majors in Wisconsin are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (5,477 and 5.79%), Registered Nursing (4,636 and 4.9%), and General Business Administration & Management (4,064 and 4.3%).

The median tuition costs in Wisconsin are $31,380 for private four year colleges, and $6,535 and $14,568 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Wisconsin, the percentage of applicants admitted was 72.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 29.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 320,411 (42.3% men and 57.7% women).

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

The line chart below shows the annual evolution of the indicator by gender.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 320,411 students enrolled in Wisconsin, 42.3% men and 57.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 233,267 records, of which 57.6% were women and 42.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
2,032 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
2,610 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
2,343 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Wisconsin was General Business Administration & Management with 2,032 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Wisconsin according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Wisconsin-Madison
16,416 degrees awarded
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
6,922 degrees awarded
Fox Valley Technical College
3,637 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Wisconsin-Madison with 16,416 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 38,530 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Wisconsin, which is 0.687 times less than the 56,050 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 71,652 degrees mean that there were 11.9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 6,029 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 ($31,380) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,469) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($2,015) 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 2020, 0.628% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.581% 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 Wisconsin in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (1.39M), Some college (1.04M), and Bachelors Degree (875k).

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 Wisconsin was $189,200 in 2020, which is 0.823 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $180,600 to $189,200, a 4.76% increase. The homeownership rate in Wisconsin is 67.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Wisconsin have an average commute time of 22.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Wisconsin is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Wisconsin is $63,293. In 2020, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Wisconsin was Waukesha County, WI with a value of $88,985, followed by St. Croix County, WI and Ozaukee County, WI, with respective values of $84,985 and $84,394.

In 2021, 14% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Wisconsin. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 0.78%.

Housing

Property

$189,200

Median Property Value 2020

±$569

$1.6M

Median Property Taxes

±$7,749

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 Wisconsin the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Wisconsin compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

67.1%

Homeownership

2020

62.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 67.1% of the housing units in Wisconsin were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 67%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Wisconsin compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Wisconsin was Waukesha County, WI with a value of $88,985, followed by St. Croix County, WI and Ozaukee County, WI, with respective values of $84,985 and $84,394.

The following map shows all of the counties in Wisconsin 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.

$63,293

Median Household Income

± $303

2.38M

Number of Households

± 10,442

In 2020, the median household income of the 2.38M households in Wisconsin grew to $63,293 from the previous year's value of $61,747.

The following chart displays the households in Wisconsin 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

0.445

2020 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

0.447

2019 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

In 2020, the income inequality in Wisconsin was 0.445 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.51% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Wisconsin was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Wisconsin in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Wisconsin across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (79.9%)
Carpooled (7.68%)
Worked At Home (6.47%)

In 2020, 79.9% of workers in Wisconsin drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.68%) and those who worked at home (6.47%).

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

22.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Wisconsin have a shorter commute time (22.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.66% of the workforce in Wisconsin have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Wisconsin compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Wisconsin distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Wisconsin have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2021, 14% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Wisconsin. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 0.78%.

The map show the severe housing problems rate in the counties of California. The graph underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

11% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Wisconsin (621k out of 5.66M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Wisconsin is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2021, 13.5% of the children was living in poverty in Wisconsin. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 4.8%.

The map show the children in poverty rate in the counties of California. The graph underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the percentage of children 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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2021, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 298 in Wisconsin. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 50.5 per 100,000 population.

The following map shows the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

The graph underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the indicator in Wisconsin.

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Health

94.5% of the population of Wisconsin has health coverage, with 55.3% on employee plans, 13.4% on Medicaid, 12.9% on Medicare, 11.8% on non-group plans, and 1.21% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Wisconsin was $8,702 in 2014. This is a 6.26% increase from the previous year ($8,189).

Primary care physicians in Wisconsin see 1267 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.236% decrease from the previous year (1270 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1407 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 471 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Wisconsin, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,267 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wisconsin

Primary care physicians in Wisconsin see an average of 1,267 patients per year. This represents a 0.236% decrease from the previous year (1,270 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.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Wisconsin.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Wisconsin across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.6% under 18 years, 20.7% between 18 and 34 years, 39.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.45%

Uninsured

55.3%

Employer Coverage

13.4%

Medicaid

12.9%

Medicare

11.8%

Non-Group

1.21%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Wisconsin grew by 0.494% from 5.43% to 5.45%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Wisconsin changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 50 in Wisconsin.

The map shows the distribution of the indicator in the counties of Wisconsin and the graphic underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the indicator in Wisconsin.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 31.7% in Wisconsin.

The map shows the distribution of the indicator in the counties of Wisconsin and the graphic underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the indicator in Wisconsin.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2021, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 6.51% in Wisconsin.

The map shows the distribution of the indicator in the counties of Wisconsin and the graphic underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the indicator in Wisconsin.

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