Pepin County, Wisconsin Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Pepin County, Wisconsin, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Pepin County, Wisconsin. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Pepin County, Wisconsin. The estimated population of Pepin County, Wisconsin is 7,328 people, with a median age of 46.7.

We can look at the total population in Pepin County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
7,328
+0.92%
+0.63%
2020
7,261
 -0.06% -
2019
7,265
+0.04%
-
2018
7,262
 -0.27% -
2017
7,282
 - -

Population of Pepin County, Wisconsin by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
95.7%
96.6%
 -0.93%
Black/African American
0.4%
0.4%
 0.00%
Native
0.3%
0.2%
 +50.00%
Hispanic
2.3%
1.7%
 +35.29%
Asian
0.4%
0.3%
 +33.33%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.8%
0.7%
 +14.29%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Pepin County, Wisconsin by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 46.7 -0.21% 46.3 0% 47 0%
2020 46.8 +0.86% 46.3 +1.54% 47 +0.21%
2019 46.4 +0.22% 45.6 +1.11% 46.9 -0.42%
2018 46.3 +1.09% 45.1 +1.58% 47.1 +0.86%
2017 45.8 - 44.4 - 46.7 -

The median age of Pepin County, Wisconsin gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 476 -11.29% 443 -2.85% 423 428
10 to 19 443 +2.8% 360 +3.29% 454 369
20 to 29 370 +4.63% 321 +3.26% 387 331
30 to 39 403 -20.61% 383 -13.1% 326 335
40 to 49 411 +9.55% 426 +4.74% 451 446
50 to 59 550 -3.1% 581 -14.28% 532 499
60 to 69 532 +23.82% 504 +18.64% 669 592
70+ 516 -1.62% 563 +3.12% 507 579

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Pepin County, Wisconsin is $63,015.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Pepin County.

  • Under 25
    $51,591.00
  • 25 to 44
    $78,833.00
  • 45 to 64
    $73,672.00
  • 65 and over
    $47,869.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Pepin County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Pepin County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Pepin County, Wisconsin is currently $79,788.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

4.22% of households in Pepin County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Pepin County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    15.60%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.81%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    22.79%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.37%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.85%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.35%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.22%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Pepin County is $34,284.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Pepin County by the total population of Pepin County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Pepin County, Wisconsin, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Pepin County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    7.87%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25.44%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.23%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    53.80%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.65%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Pepin County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Pepin County over the age of 16 is 5,954.

Of those people, a total of 62.30% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Pepin County is 60.70%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 300 43.00% 1.60%
20 to 24 years 365 80.30% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 353 93.20% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 346 87.00% 1.30%
35 to 44 years 794 90.80% 3.90%
45 to 54 years 903 88.80% 3.10%
55 to 59 years 546 74.20% 2.00%
60 to 64 years 671 61.80% 1.00%
65 to 74 years 973 27.60% 8.20%
75 years and over 703 6.50% 4.30%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Pepin County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 5,767 62.30% 2.40%
Black or African American 27 29.60% 62.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 22 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 29 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 5 100.00% 0.00%
Other 28 28.60% 0.00%
Two or more races 76 57.90% 6.80%
Hispanic or Latino 110 57.30% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,707 62.30% 2.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Pepin County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Pepin County is 3,615, with median earnings of $40,862.00.

Women in Pepin County, Wisconsin earning approximately 65.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,615 $40,862.00
Male 1,897 $48,840.00
Female 1,718 $32,064.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 403 $55,156.00
Business and Financial 98 $53,056.00
Computer and Mathematical 12 $78,750.00
Architecture and Engineering 46 $65,833.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 40 $31,250.00
Community and Social Service 38 $35,909.00
Legal 14 $21,250.00
Educational and Library 224 $52,778.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 17 $80,179.00
Healthcare Practitioners 215 $43,882.00
Healthcare Support 166 $17,434.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 5 $0.00
Law Enforcement 35 $68,125.00
Food Preparation and Serving 178 $13,039.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 81 $28,359.00
Personal Care and Service 82 $33,500.00
Sales 335 $39,107.00
Office and Administrative Support 454 $37,717.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 89 $30,139.00
Construction and Extraction 241 $51,023.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 106 $47,857.00
Production 371 $43,618.00
Transportation and Material Moving 192 $49,922.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 275 $54,781.00 128 $56,563.00
Business and Financial 23 $64,063.00 75 $50,938.00
Computer and Mathematical 9 $87,917.00 3 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 38 $76,250.00 8 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 18 $59,000.00 22 $22,222.00
Community and Social Service 2 $0.00 36 $35,909.00
Legal 6 $0.00 8 $0.00
Educational and Library 70 $64,615.00 154 $43,500.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 6 $20,000.00 11 $81,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 35 $19,464.00 180 $45,000.00
Healthcare Support 13 $18,906.00 153 $17,138.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 5 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 34 $68,333.00 1 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 92 $13,316.00 86 $11,458.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 58 $29,219.00 23 $20,536.00
Personal Care and Service 12 $145,000.00 70 $32,188.00
Sales 157 $61,875.00 178 $24,688.00
Office and Administrative Support 67 $38,958.00 387 $37,266.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 79 $31,250.00 10 $18,125.00
Construction and Extraction 226 $51,591.00 15 $16,875.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 106 $47,857.00 0 $0.00
Production 262 $50,577.00 109 $31,023.00
Transportation and Material Moving 184 $49,844.00 8 $55,833.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 3,058 households in Pepin County, with an average household size of 2.37 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,072 families in Pepin County with an average family size of 2.84 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,735 169 168 986
Average Household Size 2.86 3.31 3.17 1.21
Total Families 1,735 169 168 0
Average Household Size 2.85 2.88 2.71 0

Poverty

Of the 2,072 families in Pepin County, 6.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Pepin County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 3,584 housing units in Pepin County, Wisconsin.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,058 85.32%
Vacant 526 14.68%

13.00% of the total 3,584 housing units in Pepin County are rental units. This is approximately 466 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,491 are occupied by the owner - or 69.50% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Pepin County is $707.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Pepin County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    101
  • Less than $500
    89
  • $500 to $999
    312
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    61
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    3
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    1
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Pepin County is $153,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Pepin County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    132
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    390
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    686
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    427
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    446
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    297
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    101
  • $1,000,000 or more
    12

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Pepin County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Pepin County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    963
  • 1940 to 1949
    218
  • 1950 to 1959
    302
  • 1960 to 1969
    201
  • 1970 to 1979
    566
  • 1980 to 1989
    313
  • 1990 to 1999
    339
  • 2000 to 2009
    560
  • 2010 to 2013
    117
  • 2014 or later
    5

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Pepin County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    111
  • 1 vehicle available
    748
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,193
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,006

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Pepin County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Pepin County that commute to work in a particular way.

26.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Pepin County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    303
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    457
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    352
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    283
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    232
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    189
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    338
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    145
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    195
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    307
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    180
  • 90 or more minutes
    108

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Pepin County, Wisconsin in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Pepin County, Wisconsin

We have data for 8 places in Pepin County, Wisconsin. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.