Community Development Educator Washington County & Germantown, Wisconsin: Changing Demographics Developed By: Paul Roback Professor & Community Development Educator paul.roback@ces.uwex.edu 262-335-4480

US Census: A Brief Overview Decennial Census 10 short questions American Community Survey (ACS) Is an ongoing survey that collects detailed population and housing information Is a separate part of the 2010 Census program Some households may have received both the ACS and the 2010 Census Response to both is required by law

It’s all about location, location, location! Source: Google maps

County Population Growth 2010 131,887 1990 95,328 1970 63,839 1950 33,902

14,391 population increase from 2000 to 2010

Municipal Population Growth Estimate Municipality 2000 Census 2017 Census Numeric Change Percent Change V GERMANTOWN 18,260 19,956 1,696 9.3% V JACKSON 4,938 6,942 2,004 40.6% V KEWASKUM 3,277 4,098 821 25.1% V NEWBURG 1,027 1,230 203 19.8% V RICHFIELD 10,373 11,539 1,110 10.7% V SLINGER 3,901 5,269 1,368 35.1% C HARTFORD 10,895 14,552 3,657 33.6% C WEST BEND 28,152 31,656 3,504 12.4% County 117,496 133,967 16,471 14.0% Hartford’s growth may be caused by annexations Incorporated areas account for 87.2% of county’s population growth. Source: US Census & WI Dept. of Administration

Future Growth

Germantown Population Growth 1980 Census 1990 Census 2000 Census 2010 Census 2015 Projection 2020 Projection 2025 Projection 2030 Projection 2035 Projection 2040 Projection 10,729 13,658 18,260 19,749 20,060 21,430 22,660 23,700 24,110 Source: WI Dept. of Administration

In 2017, 50% of employed County residents commuted outside of the county to work. 76% of Germantown Residents 38% of West Bend Residents

From 2000 to 2017: Median County age increased from 36.6 to 42.6 Germantown increased from 36.4 to 42.1 West Bend went from 35 to 38

65+ County population increased 65% from 2000 to 2017 Germantown 65+ population increased 67% West Bend 62+ population increased 31%

County population ages 20-44 decreased 12% from 2000 to 2017 Germantown population ages 20-44 decreased 21% West Bend population ages 20-44 increased 1%

From 2000-2017: County Youth population under 19 decreased 2% Germantown youth population decreased 3% West Bend youth population increased 5%

Source: UW-Extension Applied Population Lab

Household Pop Change: 2000-2010 Subject G-Town Hartford Rich-field Slinger West Bend Wash. Co. WI Population 8.1% 30.5% 8.9% 29.9% 10.4% 12.2% 6.0% Population Under 18 1.6% 25.3% -1.7% 29.3% 7.0% 3.4% -2.1% Total households 12.5% 32.9% 15.4% 12.3% 17.7% 9.4% Family households 7.2% 29.2% 11.4% 33.5% 9.7% 13.3% 5.9% ~married couple family with children under 18 -3.7% 19.9% -5.2% 24.0% -2.9% -3.1% -10.2% ~female householder, no husband, with children under 18 17.0% 14.6% 1.4% 34.9% 23.6% 18.5% 13.4% ~male householder, no wife, with children under 18 41.3% 58.3% 22.2% 52.2% 52.6% 44.3% 35.2% A “household” includes all the people who occupy a housing unit as their usual place if residence. "Family households" consist of a householder and one or more other people related to the householder by birth, marriage, or adoption. They do not include same-sex married couples even if the marriage was performed in a state issuing marriage certificates for same-sex couples. Same-sex couple households are included in the family households category if there is at least one additional person related to the householder by birth or adoption. Same-sex couple households with no relatives of the householder present are tabulated in nonfamily households. "Nonfamily households" consist of people living alone and households which do not have any members related to the householder. Children in shared custody or other arrangements who live at more than one residence - Counted at the residence where they live and sleep most of the time.  If time is equally divided, they are counted at the residence where they are staying on Thursday, April 1, 2010 (Census Day). Source: US Census

Median Household Income: 2010 $66,485 Washington County $57,316 City of Hartford $54,579 City of West Bend $73,649 Village of Germantown $56,159 Village of Jackson $59,280 Village of Kewaskum $94,375 Village of Richfield $62,851 Village of Slinger US Census 2008-12 ACS 5-yr est. median household income in the past 12 months (in2010 inflated-adjusted dollars)

Poverty: 2000 to 2017 2017 Federal Poverty Level Family Size 100% 115% 200% 1 $12,060 $13,869 $24,120 2 $16,240 $18,676 $32,480 3 $20,420 $23,483 $40,840 4 $24,600 $28,290 $49,200 5 $28,780 $33,097 $57,560   Below Poverty Level Germantown Wash. Co. Wisconsin U.S. 2000 2017 Individuals 2.5% 3.8% 3.6% 5.5% 8.7% 12.3% 12.4% 14.1% 65+ years old 4.7% 3.3% 4.5% 6.1% 7.4% 7.7% 9.9% 9.3% 756 Germantown residents below poverty level. The official poverty definition uses money income before taxes and does not include capital gains or noncash benefits (such as public housing, Medicaid, and food stamps). Income Used to Compute Poverty Status (Money Income) Includes earnings, unemployment compensation, workers' compensation, Social Security, Supplemental Security Income, public assistance, veterans' payments, survivor benefits, pension or retirement income, interest, dividends, rents, royalties, income from estates, trusts, educational assistance, alimony, child support, assistance from outside the household, and other miscellaneous sources. Noncash benefits (such as food stamps and housing subsidies) do not count. Before taxes Excludes capital gains or losses. If a person lives with a family, add up the income of all family members. (Non-relatives, such as housemates, do not count.) Federal Poverty Level is for 48 Contiguous States (source: coverageforall.org) Adjusted annually & for inflation 115% ceiling for Wisconsin Works (W-2) program is available to parents of minor children whose family income is below 115%. W-2 is a time-limited program that provides temporary cash assistance and case management services to low-income parents and pregnant women. W-2 is a work program for adults willing to engage in work activities; it is not an entitlement 200% ceiling for Wisconsin Shares child care subsidies and BadgerCare Plus, a health care coverage program for low-income Wisconsin residents. Median Household Income is $64,434 (2006-2010 est.) Median Household Size is 2.5 Household size of 3, household income is 340% of Fed Pov Level WI Minimum Wage is $7.25 = $15,080 annual salary Salary Hourly 11,170 5.37 19,090 9.18 27,010 12.99 Source: US Census

Growing Germantown: Commercial Germantown Gateway Crossing Briggs & Stratton Occupancy in Spring 2019 2-4 Additional Buildings in 2019 New well and water tower in planning phase JW Speaker – Campus expansion construction underway Willow Creek Discount Ramps building complete Ryan Building 1 under construction Metro Cigars under construction Final lot sold and building being planned Source: Steven R. Kreklow, Administrator, Village of Germantown

Growing Germantown: 314 Residential Units Harvest Hills – 37 single family units Wrenwood – 142 single family/60 multi-family units Heritage Park North – 35 single family units Woodland Ponds Estates – 17 single family units Veridian 20-30 single family units Source: Steven R. Kreklow, Administrator, Village of Germantown

Germantown Planning Efforts Main Street Connections Project Rooftops for Restaurants Pedestrian/Bike Improvements Wayfinding enhancements 2050 Comprehensive Land Use Plan Graef hired as planning consultant Community engagement initiative planned Key topics: economic competitiveness, job-to-housing imbalance, rural character preservation, Gateway development, Willow Creek development, Country Aire Drive, Historic Main Street, I41 corridor Source: Steven R. Kreklow, Administrator, Village of Germantown

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