Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA

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2024 Population

116,722

US Senator

Chuck Grassley

Republican Party

US Senator

Joni Ernst

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

42.4

0.474% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

9.44%

4.65% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$72,972

4.73% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$187,100

4.88% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

53,941

0.393% 1-year growth

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5.51% of the households in Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA 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.

98.2% of the residents in Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA are Upper Iowa University (1,028 degrees awarded in 2024), Northeast Iowa Community College (682 degrees), and Luther College (401 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA was $187,100, and the homeownership rate was 77.9%.

Most people in Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21 minutes. The average car ownership in Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA was 2 cars per household.

Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA borders Cerro Gordo, Floyd, Kossuth, Hancock, Winnebago, Mitchell & Worth Counties PUMA, IA, Black Hawk County--Waterloo & Cedar Falls Cities PUMA, IA, Webster, Hardin, Hamilton, Butler, Wright, Grundy, Franklin & Humboldt Counties PUMA, IA, Dubuque, Buchanan, Jackson & Delaware Counties--Dubuque City PUMA, IA, Dodge, Fillmore, Houston & Mower Counties PUMA, MN, Monroe, Vernon, Juneau & Crawford Counties PUMA, WI, and Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI.

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Population & Diversity

Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA is home to a population of 117k people, from which 98.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.79% of Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA residents were born outside of the country (3.25k people).

In 2024, there were 45.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (107k people) in Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.34k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 1.76k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA are Spanish (3,225 households), Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages (941 households), and German (647 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

57,826

Women

49.6%

58,771

Men

50.4%

The resident population of United States in 2024 was 116,597 inhabitants, with 50.4% men, and 49.6% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA.

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Citizenship

98.2%

2024 Citizenship

98.6%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98.2% of Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA was 98.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA

White (Non-Hispanic)
107k ± 324
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
2.34k ± 317
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
1.76k ± 157

3.66%

Hispanic Population

4.27k people

3.66% of the people in Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA are hispanic (4.27k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
656 ± 627 people
Guatemala
519 ± 558 people
Canada
202 ± 349 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA was Mexico, the natal country of 656 Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA residents, followed by Guatemala with 519 and Canada with 202.

Foreign-Born Population

2.79%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

3.25k people

2.38%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2.78k people

As of 2024, 2.79% of Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA residents (3.25k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA was 2.38%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
3,225 households (2.93%)
Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages
941 households (0.855%)
German
647 households (0.588%)

5.51% of the households in Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. 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 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA was Spanish. 2.93% of the households in Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,667 ± 209
Gulf War (2001-)
954 ± 169
Gulf War (1990s)
715 ± 136

Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.8 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA.

Health

94.5% of the population of Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA has health coverage, with 48.3% on employee plans, 14.2% on Medicaid, 17.2% on Medicare, 13.8% on non-group plans, and 0.976% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Iowa see 1,385 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,385 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1411 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 466 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.6% were men and 49.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,385 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Iowa

Primary care physicians in Iowa see an average of 1,385 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,385 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Iowa in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.9% under 18 years, 18.3% between 18 and 34 years, 36.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.6% were men and 49.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.54%

Uninsured

48.3%

Employer Coverage

14.2%

Medicaid

17.2%

Medicare

13.8%

Non-Group

0.976%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA grew by 6.64% from 5.19% to 5.54%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA employs 53.9k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA were Construction (4,264 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,728 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,723 people), and the highest paying industries were Offices of optometrists ($302,764), Rail transportation ($112,073), and Architectural, engineering & related services ($107,991).

Males in Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA have an average income that is 1.24 times higher than the average income of females, which is $55,630. The income inequality in Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.412, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

26,293

Women

48.7%

27,648

Men

51.3%

The workforce of Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA in 2024 was 53,941 people, with 48.7% woman, and 51.3% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA.

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Occupations

53.9k

2024 Value

0.393%

1 Year growth

± 0.393%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA grew at a rate of 0.393%, from 53.7k employees to 53.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,170 people), Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,852 people), and Registered nurses (1,511 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Iowa (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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

53.9k

2024 Value

0.393%

1 Year growth

± 0.393%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA grew at a rate of 0.393%, from 53.7k employees to 53.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA, are Construction (4,264 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,728 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,723 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA, though some of these residents may live in Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$52,943

Median earning men ± $1,287

$38,649

Median earning women ± $1,258

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($86,250), Public Administration ($70,909), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($68,510).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($56,875), Public Administration ($51,518), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,735).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

1.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.57M people employed in Iowa. This represents a 1.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Iowa went to Donald J. Trump with 55.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.789%).

Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing the state of Iowa. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Iowa is currently represented by 4 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 Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA. Showing the available data for Iowa.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (55.7%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (42.5%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (0.789%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Iowa went to Donald J. Trump with 55.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.789%).

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Iowa

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Iowa.

Chuck Grassley

Senator from Iowa

Assumed office on January 3, 1981

Joni Ernst

Senator from Iowa

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing Iowa.

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 Iowa over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA awarded 2,446 degrees. The student population of Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 5,149 male students and 6,467 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA are White (1,948 and 82.4%), Black or African American (184 and 7.78%), Hispanic or Latino (121 and 5.12%), and Two or More Races (46 and 1.95%).

The largest universities in Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA by number of degrees awarded are Upper Iowa University (1,028 and 42%), Northeast Iowa Community College (682 and 27.9%), and Luther College (401 and 16.4%).

The most popular majors in Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA are General Business Administration & Management (299 and 12.2%), Registered Nursing (166 and 6.79%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (150 and 6.13%).

The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $25,000.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 75.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 19.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 11,616 (44.3% men and 55.7% 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 2024 there were 11,616 students enrolled in Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA, 44.3% men and 55.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,918 records, of which 58.4% were women and 41.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
167 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
127 degrees awarded
General Psychology
99 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA was General Business Administration & Management with 167 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Upper Iowa University
1,028 degrees awarded
Northeast Iowa Community College
682 degrees awarded
Luther College
401 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Upper Iowa University with 1,028 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 925 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA, which is 0.608 times less than the 1,521 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,948 degrees mean that there were 10.6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 184 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 ($25,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,025) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 2-year ($1,200) 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 2024, 0.866% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.571% 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 Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA in 2024 were High School or Equivalent (33.2k), Some college (19.6k), and Bachelors Degree (14.5k).

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 Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA was $187,100 in 2024, which is 0.562 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $178,400 to $187,100, a 4.88% increase. The homeownership rate in Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA is 77.9%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA have an average commute time of 21 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$187,100

Median Property Value 2024

±$4,544

$37,719

Median Property Taxes

±$942

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 Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

77.9%

Homeownership

2024

63.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 77.9% of the housing units in Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 78.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

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

$72,972

Median Household Income

± $1,547

48.4k

Number of Households

± 1,171

In 2024, the median household income of the 48.4k households in Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA grew to $72,972 from the previous year's value of $69,674.

The following chart displays the households in Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA 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

0.412

2024 Wage GINI in Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA

0.416

2023 Wage GINI in Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA

In 2024, the income inequality in Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA was 0.412 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.13% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (75.7%)
Worked At Home (9.68%)
Carpooled (7.16%)

In 2024, 75.7% of workers in Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.68%) and those who carpooled to work (7.16%).

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

Commute Time

21 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA have a shorter commute time (21 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.2% of the workforce in Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.44% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA (10.6k out of 112k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 75+ and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA 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.