Rock County PUMA, WI

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2024 Population

164,350

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

40.3

0.499% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

9.26%

7.13% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$75,673

1.72% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$231,600

7.27% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

80,387

1.55% 1-year growth

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8.81% of the households in Rock County PUMA, WI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

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

The largest universities in Rock County PUMA, WI are Blackhawk Technical College (814 degrees awarded in 2024), Beloit College (237 degrees), and First Class Cosmetology School (81 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Rock County PUMA, WI was $231,600, and the homeownership rate was 71.2%.

Most people in Rock County PUMA, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Rock County PUMA, WI was 2 cars per household.

Rock County PUMA, WI borders Winnebago (Northeast) & Boone Counties PUMA, IL, Winnebago County (Southeast & West)--Rockford City PUMA, IL, Grant, Green, Iowa, Richland & Lafayette Counties PUMA, WI, Dane County--Rural & Outlying MCDs PUMA, WI, and Dodge & Jefferson Counties PUMA, WI.

United States Illinois Wisconsin

Population & Diversity

Rock County PUMA, WI is home to a population of 164k people, from which 97.3% are citizens. As of 2024, 4.59% of Rock County PUMA, WI residents were born outside of the country (7.55k people).

In 2024, there were 17.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (131k people) in Rock County PUMA, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.58k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 7.5k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Rock County PUMA, WI are Spanish (11,204 households), German (423 households), and Other Indo-European Languages (313 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

82,515

Women

50.2%

81,769

Men

49.8%

The resident population of United States in 2024 was 164,284 inhabitants, with 49.8% men, and 50.2% women.

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

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

Citizenship

97.3%

2024 Citizenship

97.1%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 97.3% of Rock County PUMA, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Rock County PUMA, WI was 97.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Rock County PUMA, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
131k ± 649
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
7.58k ± 580
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
7.5k ± 973

10.1%

Hispanic Population

16.6k people

10.1% of the people in Rock County PUMA, WI are hispanic (16.6k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Rock County PUMA, WI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,966 ± 1,527 people
Argentina
358 ± 464 people
China
241 ± 381 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Rock County PUMA, WI was Mexico, the natal country of 3,966 Rock County PUMA, WI residents, followed by Argentina with 358 and China with 241.

Foreign-Born Population

4.59%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

7.55k people

4.8%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

7.88k people

As of 2024, 4.59% of Rock County PUMA, WI residents (7.55k 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 Rock County PUMA, WI was 4.8%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
11,204 households (7.22%)
German
423 households (0.273%)
Other Indo-European Languages
313 households (0.202%)

8.81% of the households in Rock County PUMA, WI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 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 Rock County PUMA, WI was Spanish. 7.22% of the households in Rock County PUMA, WI reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,841 ± 364
Gulf War (2001-)
1,526 ± 347
Gulf War (1990s)
1,430 ± 250

Rock County PUMA, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.86 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Rock County PUMA, WI.

Health

94.5% of the population of Rock County PUMA, WI has health coverage, with 52.6% on employee plans, 14.5% on Medicaid, 13.1% on Medicare, 13.4% on non-group plans, and 0.931% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Illinois see 1,264 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,264 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1189 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 297 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,264 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Illinois

Primary care physicians in Illinois see an average of 1,264 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,264 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Illinois 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, 19.4% between 18 and 34 years, 39.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.51%

Uninsured

52.6%

Employer Coverage

14.5%

Medicaid

13.1%

Medicare

13.4%

Non-Group

0.931%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Rock County PUMA, WI grew by 5.32% from 5.23% to 5.51%.

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

Economy

The economy of Rock County PUMA, WI employs 80.4k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Rock County PUMA, WI were Construction (5,900 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,632 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,313 people), and the highest paying industries were Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($151,293), Metal forgings & stampings ($142,175), and Industrial & miscellaneous chemicals ($111,936).

Males in Rock County PUMA, WI have an average income that is 1.27 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,613. The income inequality in Rock County PUMA, WI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.379, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

38,411

Women

47.8%

41,976

Men

52.2%

The workforce of Rock County PUMA, WI in 2024 was 80,387 people, with 47.8% woman, and 52.2% men.

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

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

Occupations

80.4k

2024 Value

1.55%

1 Year growth

± 1.55%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Rock County PUMA, WI grew at a rate of 1.55%, from 79.2k employees to 80.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Rock County PUMA, WI, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,719 people), Registered nurses (1,960 people), and Miscellaneous production workers, including semiconductor processors (1,841 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Rock County PUMA, WI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Illinois (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

80.4k

2024 Value

1.55%

1 Year growth

± 1.55%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Rock County PUMA, WI grew at a rate of 1.55%, from 79.2k employees to 80.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Rock County PUMA, WI, are Construction (5,900 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,632 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,313 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Rock County PUMA, WI, though some of these residents may live in Rock County PUMA, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$53,497

Median earning men ± $1,516

$39,864

Median earning women ± $1,376

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($73,517), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($65,869), and Wholesale Trade ($63,011).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Construction ($58,125), Public Administration ($53,119), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,177).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

2.47%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 2.47% 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 13%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Donald J. Trump with 49.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.518%).

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 Rock County PUMA, WI. Showing the available data for Wisconsin.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.6%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.7%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (0.518%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Donald J. Trump with 49.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.518%).

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

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.

Education

In 2024, universities in Rock County PUMA, WI awarded 1,200 degrees. The student population of Rock County PUMA, WI in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 1,548 male students and 2,461 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Rock County PUMA, WI are White (777 and 67.2%), Hispanic or Latino (180 and 15.6%), Black or African American (95 and 8.21%), and Two or More Races (44 and 3.8%).

The largest universities in Rock County PUMA, WI by number of degrees awarded are Blackhawk Technical College (814 and 67.8%), Beloit College (237 and 19.8%), and First Class Cosmetology School (81 and 6.75%).

The most popular majors in Rock County PUMA, WI are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (257 and 21.4%), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (74 and 6.17%), and Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (73 and 6.08%).

The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $60,364.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Rock County PUMA, WI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 63%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 9.22%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 4,009 (38.6% men and 61.4% 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 4,009 students enrolled in Rock County PUMA, WI, 38.6% men and 61.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,555 records, of which 62% were women and 38% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant
257 degrees awarded
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
72 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Certificate of less than 1 academic year recipients in Rock County PUMA, WI was Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant with 257 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Certificate of less than 1 academic year from schools in Rock County PUMA, WI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Blackhawk Technical College
814 degrees awarded
Beloit College
237 degrees awarded
First Class Cosmetology School
81 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Blackhawk Technical College with 814 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 345 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Rock County PUMA, WI, which is 0.404 times less than the 855 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 777 degrees mean that there were 4.32 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 180 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 ($60,364) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 2-year ($636) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 2-year ($2,062) 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, 0.797% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.521% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Rock County PUMA, WI in 2024 were High School or Equivalent (42.4k), Some college (30.7k), and Bachelors Degree (21.7k).

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 Rock County PUMA, WI was $231,600 in 2024, which is 0.696 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $215,900 to $231,600, a 7.27% increase. The homeownership rate in Rock County PUMA, WI is 71.2%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Rock County PUMA, WI have an average commute time of 23.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Rock County PUMA, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$231,600

Median Property Value 2024

±$3,637

$47,819

Median Property Taxes

±$1,384

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Rock County PUMA, WI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

71.2%

Homeownership

2024

63.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 71.2% of the housing units in Rock County PUMA, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Rock County PUMA, WI 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.

$75,673

Median Household Income

± $2,128

67.2k

Number of Households

± 1,977

In 2024, the median household income of the 67.2k households in Rock County PUMA, WI grew to $75,673 from the previous year's value of $74,390.

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

Wage Distribution

0.379

2024 Wage GINI in Rock County PUMA, WI

0.379

2023 Wage GINI in Rock County PUMA, WI

In 2024, the income inequality in Rock County PUMA, WI was 0.379 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0837% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Rock County PUMA, WI was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Rock County PUMA, WI in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (80.1%)
Worked At Home (9.23%)
Carpooled (7.22%)

In 2024, 80.1% of workers in Rock County PUMA, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.23%) and those who carpooled to work (7.22%).

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

Commute Time

23.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Rock County PUMA, WI have a shorter commute time (23.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.45% of the workforce in Rock County PUMA, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.26% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Rock County PUMA, WI (15k out of 162k 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 75+, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 55 - 64.

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

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