Pierce County, WI

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2020 Population

42,336

0.855% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

37.3

1.36% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

8.5%

8.33% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$73,873

2.14% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$224,900

7.76% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

23,481

0.205% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Pierce County, WI had a population of 42.3k people with a median age of 37.3 and a median household income of $73,873. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Pierce County, WI grew from 41,977 to 42,336, a 0.855% increase and its median household income grew from $72,323 to $73,873, a 2.14% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Pierce County, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (93.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.26%), White (Hispanic) (1.43%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.957%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.661%).

None of the households in Pierce County, 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.

98.9% of the residents in Pierce County, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Pierce County, WI are University of Wisconsin-River Falls (1,456 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in Pierce County, WI was $224,900, and the homeownership rate was 72.3%.

Most people in Pierce County, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Pierce County, WI was 2 cars per household.

Pierce County, WI borders Dakota County, MN, Goodhue County, MN, Washington County, MN, Dunn County, WI, Pepin County, WI, and St. Croix County, WI.

Population & Diversity

Pierce County, WI is home to a population of 42.3k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2020, 1.86% of Pierce County, WI residents were born outside of the country (788 people).

In 2020, there were 41.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (39.6k people) in Pierce County, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 958 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 604 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.9%

2020 Citizenship

98.5%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 98.9% of Pierce County, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Pierce County, WI was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Pierce County, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
39.6k ± 117
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
958 ± 158
White (Hispanic)
604 ± 126

2.31%

Hispanic Population

980 people

2.31% of the people in Pierce County, WI are hispanic (980 people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Wisconsin.

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

1.86%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

788 people

2.12%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

890 people

As of 2020, 1.86% of Pierce County, WI residents (788 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 Pierce County, WI was 2.12%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
937 ± 168
Gulf War (2001-)
343 ± 95
Gulf War (1990s)
310 ± 81

Pierce County, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.73 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Pierce County, WI employs 23.5k people. The largest industries in Pierce County, WI are Manufacturing (3,872 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,133 people), and Retail Trade (2,528 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($88,750), Finance & Insurance ($62,384), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($62,228).

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

Occupations

23.5k

2020 Value

± 862

0.205%

1 Year growth

± 5.02%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Pierce County, WI grew at a rate of 0.205%, from 23.4k employees to 23.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Pierce County, WI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,756 people), Management Occupations (2,442 people), and Production Occupations (1,908 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Pierce County, 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

23.5k

2020 Value

± 862

0.205%

1 Year growth

± 5.02%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Pierce County, WI grew at a rate of 0.205%, from 23.4k employees to 23.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Pierce County, WI, are Manufacturing (3,872 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,133 people), and Retail Trade (2,528 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Pierce County, WI, though some of these residents may live in Pierce County, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$49,533

Median earning men ± $2,769

$30,858

Median earning women ± $853

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($99,583), Information ($82,000), and Public Administration ($67,130).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($55,121), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,656), and Public Administration ($43,906).

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

210
Manufacturing
209
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
171
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

$251k
Manufacturing
$63.7k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$46.6k
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

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$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 Pierce County, WI went to Donald J. Trump with 55% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (42%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.64%).

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

Donald J. Trump (55%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (42%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.64%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pierce County, WI went to Donald J. Trump with 55% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (42%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.64%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Pierce County, WI for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senators 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 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 Pierce County, WI awarded 1,456 degrees. The student population of Pierce County, WI in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 2,039 male students and 3,816 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Pierce County, WI are White (1,264 and 89%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (57 and 4.01%), Asian (46 and 3.24%), and Black or African American (27 and 1.9%).

The largest universities in Pierce County, WI by number of degrees awarded are University of Wisconsin-River Falls (1,456 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Pierce County, WI are General Business Administration & Management (180 and 12.4%), General Animal Sciences (124 and 8.52%), and Elementary Education & Teaching (90 and 6.18%).

The median tuition cost in Pierce County, WI for a public four year colleges is $6,428 for in-state students and $14,001 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Pierce County, WI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 76.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 50.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 5,855 (34.8% men and 65.2% 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

Universities

In 2020 there were 5,855 students enrolled in Pierce County, WI, 34.8% men and 65.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,184 records, of which 65.8% were women and 34.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Biological Sciences
89 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
148 degree-majors awarded
General Animal Sciences
124 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Pierce County, WI was General Biological Sciences with 89 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

University of Wisconsin-River Falls

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,456 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Wisconsin-River Falls with 1,456 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 521 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Pierce County, WI, which is 0.557 times less than the 935 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 1,264 degrees mean that there were 22.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 57 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

Public, 4-year or above ($6,428) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,635) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($400) 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

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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

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population 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 Pierce County, WI was $224,900 in 2020, which is 0.979 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $208,700 to $224,900, a 7.76% increase. The homeownership rate in Pierce County, WI is 72.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Pierce County, WI have an average commute time of 26.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Pierce County, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Pierce County, WI is $73,873. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Pierce County, WI was Census Tract 9605 with a value of $86,838, followed by Census Tract 9606 and Census Tract 9602, with respective values of $83,986 and $77,122.

In 2021, 10.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Pierce County, WI. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 4.71%.

Housing

Property

$224,900

Median Property Value 2020

±$7,404

$11,462

Median Property Taxes

±$468

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

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

Rent vs Own

72.3%

Homeownership

2020

61.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 72.3% of the housing units in Pierce County, 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 Pierce County, WI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9605
Census Tract 9606
Census Tract 9602

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Pierce County, WI was Census Tract 9605 with a value of $86,838, followed by Census Tract 9606 and Census Tract 9602, with respective values of $83,986 and $77,122.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Pierce County, WI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$73,873

Median Household Income

± $4,004

15.9k

Number of Households

± 721

In 2020, the median household income of the 15.9k households in Pierce County, WI grew to $73,873 from the previous year's value of $72,323.

The following chart displays the households in Pierce County, 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

The closest comparable wage GINI for Pierce County, WI is from Wisconsin.

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 (80.9%)
Carpooled (7.72%)
Worked At Home (5.8%)

In 2020, 80.9% of workers in Pierce County, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.72%) and those who worked at home (5.8%).

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

26.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Pierce County, WI have a shorter commute time (26.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.82% of the workforce in Pierce County, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2021, 10.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Pierce County, WI. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 4.71%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

8.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Pierce County, WI (3.36k out of 39.6k 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 Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Pierce County, 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.

Children in Poverty

In 2021, 7% of the children was living in poverty in Pierce County, WI. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 3.1%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2021, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 144 in Pierce County, WI. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 10.1 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

95.8% of the population of Pierce County, WI has health coverage, with 62.8% on employee plans, 8.77% on Medicaid, 10.6% on Medicare, 12.3% on non-group plans, and 1.36% 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 Pierce County, WI see 2364 patients per year on average, which represents a 7.21% increase from the previous year (2205 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2672 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 2036 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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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

2,364 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pierce County, WI

Primary care physicians in Pierce County, WI see an average of 2,364 patients per year. This represents a 7.21% increase from the previous year (2,205 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Pierce County, WI 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 23.3% under 18 years, 24.4% between 18 and 34 years, 38.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.17%

Uninsured

62.8%

Employer Coverage

8.77%

Medicaid

10.6%

Medicare

12.3%

Non-Group

1.36%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Pierce County, WI declined by 9.92% from 4.62% to 4.17%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Pierce County, WI 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 48.6 in Pierce County, WI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Pierce County, WI.

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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 30.7% in Pierce County, WI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Pierce County, WI.

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