Sun Prairie, WI

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Sun Prairie Overview

35,847
TOTAL POPULATION
17,523
MALE POPULATION
18,324
FEMALE POPULATION
95.63
MALES / 100 FEMALES
104.57
FEMALES / 100 MALES
37.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$44,260
PER CAPITA INCOME
$112,828
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$90,384
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
25.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
74.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.37
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
20,438
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
72.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
1.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Sun Prairie Zip Codes

Sun Prairie Area Codes

Race in Sun Prairie

The most populous races in Sun Prairie are White / Caucasian (28,219 | 78.7%), Black / African American (2,750 | 7.7%), and Asian (2,454 | 6.9%).
Race in Sun Prairie
Race# Population% Population
Asian2,4546.9%
Black / African American2,7507.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific540.2%
Hispanic or Latino1,6414.6%
Native / Alaskan1320.4%
White / Caucasian28,21978.7%
Two or more Races1,8805.2%
Some other Race3581.0%
Total35,847100.0%

Ancestry in Sun Prairie

The most populous ancestries reported in Sun Prairie are German (12,046 | 33.6%), Irish (4,655 | 13.0%), Norwegian (2,734 | 7.6%), English (2,723 | 7.6%), and Polish (2,096 | 5.9%), together accounting for 67.7% of all Sun Prairie residents.
Ancestry in Sun Prairie
Ancestry# Population% Population
African3611.0%
Albanian290.1%
American1,2183.4%
Arab730.2%
Armenian210.1%
Austrian560.2%
Bangladeshi5631.6%
Belgian1100.3%
Bhutanese880.3%
Blackfeet430.1%
British440.1%
Burmese1660.5%
Cambodian260.1%
Central American100.0%
Central American Indian1340.4%
Cherokee480.1%
Chippewa130.0%
Colombian190.1%
Croatian1840.5%
Czech2580.7%
Danish1230.3%
Dutch4871.4%
Eastern European1210.3%
Egyptian510.1%
English2,7237.6%
Estonian80.0%
European4931.4%
Finnish490.1%
French7892.2%
French Canadian1590.4%
German12,04633.6%
Greek980.3%
Guamanian / Chamorro420.1%
Hungarian1210.3%
Icelander160.0%
Indian (Asian)3521.0%
Irish4,65513.0%
Iroquois480.1%
Italian8212.3%
Jamaican400.1%
Japanese740.2%
Kenyan1400.4%
Korean1310.4%
Lebanese220.1%
Liberian330.1%
Lithuanian910.3%
Luxembourger320.1%
Maltese160.0%
Mexican1,2173.4%
Mexican American Indian350.1%
Native Hawaiian30.0%
Navajo500.1%
Nicaraguan100.0%
Nigerian100.0%
Northern European4511.3%
Norwegian2,7347.6%
Pennsylvania German180.1%
Polish2,0965.9%
Portuguese840.2%
Puerto Rican2420.7%
Russian2440.7%
Samoan90.0%
Scandinavian1610.4%
Scotch-Irish1370.4%
Scottish6941.9%
Serbian30.0%
Sioux390.1%
Slavic150.0%
Slovak320.1%
Slovene250.1%
South American190.1%
Spanish1360.4%
Sri Lankan800.2%
Subsaharan African1,1303.2%
Swedish6071.7%
Swiss2460.7%
Thai1,1703.3%
Ukrainian1280.4%
Welsh1580.4%
Yaqui140.0%
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Immigrants in Sun Prairie

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Sun Prairie came from Asia (1,646 | 4.6%), South Central Asia (884 | 2.5%), India (838 | 2.3%), Africa (769 | 2.1%), and Western Africa (610 | 1.7%), together accounting for 13.3% of all Sun Prairie residents.
Immigrants in Sun Prairie
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa7692.1%
Asia1,6464.6%
Canada90.0%
Central America2580.7%
China1990.6%
Eastern Africa1180.3%
Eastern Asia2920.8%
Eastern Europe1360.4%
Egypt80.0%
England150.0%
Europe2020.6%
France30.0%
Germany480.1%
Ghana360.1%
Hong Kong80.0%
India8382.3%
Japan270.1%
Kenya800.2%
Korea550.2%
Laos1250.4%
Latin America2580.7%
Liberia480.1%
Mexico2330.6%
Middle Africa150.0%
Nepal460.1%
Nicaragua250.1%
Nigeria100.0%
Northern Africa260.1%
Northern Europe150.0%
Philippines430.1%
Saudi Arabia200.1%
South Central Asia8842.5%
South Eastern Asia4501.3%
Thailand2590.7%
Ukraine1360.4%
Vietnam230.1%
Western Africa6101.7%
Western Asia200.1%
Western Europe510.1%
Zaire150.0%
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Sex and Age in Sun Prairie

Sex and Age in Sun Prairie

The most populous age groups in Sun Prairie are 35 to 39 Years (1,757 | 10.0%) for men and 35 to 39 Years (1,525 | 8.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Sun Prairie
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,085 (6.2%)929 (5.1%)
5 to 9 Years1,271 (7.2%)1,103 (6.0%)
10 to 14 Years1,512 (8.6%)1,141 (6.2%)
15 to 19 Years1,431 (8.2%)916 (5.0%)
20 to 24 Years794 (4.5%)1,236 (6.8%)
25 to 29 Years1,370 (7.8%)1,372 (7.5%)
30 to 34 Years1,100 (6.3%)1,128 (6.2%)
35 to 39 Years1,757 (10.0%)1,525 (8.3%)
40 to 44 Years1,243 (7.1%)1,378 (7.5%)
45 to 49 Years903 (5.1%)1,268 (6.9%)
50 to 54 Years1,094 (6.2%)888 (4.9%)
55 to 59 Years1,257 (7.2%)1,119 (6.1%)
60 to 64 Years815 (4.6%)1,078 (5.9%)
65 to 69 Years571 (3.3%)838 (4.6%)
70 to 74 Years577 (3.3%)696 (3.8%)
75 to 79 Years263 (1.5%)572 (3.1%)
80 to 84 Years245 (1.4%)309 (1.7%)
85 Years and over235 (1.3%)828 (4.5%)
Total17,523 (100.0%)18,324 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Sun Prairie

Median Family Size in Sun Prairie

The median family size in Sun Prairie is 3.05 persons per family, with single male/father families (591 | 6.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.14 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (1,223 | 13.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.96 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Sun Prairie
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple7,332 (80.2%)3.05
Single Male/Father591 (6.5%)3.14
Single Female/Mother1,223 (13.4%)2.96
Total Families9,146 (100.0%)3.05

Median Household Size in Sun Prairie

The median household size in Sun Prairie is 2.43 persons per household, with single male/father households (591 | 4.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.62 persons per household. non-family households (5,551 | 37.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.26 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Sun Prairie
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple7,332 (49.9%)3.06
Single Male/Father591 (4.0%)3.62
Single Female/Mother1,223 (8.3%)3.30
Non-family5,551 (37.8%)1.26
Total Households14,697 (100.0%)2.43

Household Size by Marriage Status in Sun Prairie

Out of a total of 14,697 households in Sun Prairie, 9,146 (62.2%) are family households, while 5,551 (37.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 3,821, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 4,595.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Sun Prairie
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-4,595 (31.3%)
2-Person Households3,821 (26.0%)814 (5.5%)
3-Person Households2,290 (15.6%)51 (0.4%)
4-Person Households1,745 (11.9%)53 (0.4%)
5-Person Households972 (6.6%)20 (0.1%)
6-Person Households174 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households144 (1.0%)18 (0.1%)
Total9,146 (62.2%)5,551 (37.8%)

Female Fertility in Sun Prairie

Fertility by Age in Sun Prairie

Average fertility rate in Sun Prairie is 39.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 59.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 62.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Sun Prairie
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years219 (62.2%)59.0
35 to 50 years133 (37.8%)30.0
Total352 (100.0%)39.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Sun Prairie

84.9% of women with births (352) in Sun Prairie are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 24.2% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Sun Prairie
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years166 (75.8%)53 (24.2%)
35 to 50 years133 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total299 (84.9%)53 (15.1%)

Fertility by Education in Sun Prairie

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Sun Prairie
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma72 (20.4%)63.0
College or Associate's Degree83 (23.6%)35.0
Bachelor's Degree125 (35.5%)43.0
Graduate Degree72 (20.4%)44.0
Total352 (100.0%)39.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Sun Prairie

15.1% of women with births in Sun Prairie are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 63.9% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Sun Prairie
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma72 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree30 (36.1%)53 (63.9%)
Bachelor's Degree125 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree72 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total299 (84.9%)53 (15.1%)

Income in Sun Prairie

Income Overview in Sun Prairie

Per Capita Income in Sun Prairie is $44,260, while median incomes of families and households are $112,828 and $90,384 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income35,847$44,260
Median Family Income9,146$112,828
Mean Family Income9,146$126,156
Median Household Income14,697$90,384
Mean Household Income14,697$106,786
Income Deficit9,146$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)35,84725.39%
Wage / Income Gap ($)35,84774.61¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index35,8470.37

Earnings by Sex in Sun Prairie

Average Earnings in Sun Prairie are $53,058, $60,792 for men and $45,354 for women, a difference of 25.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Sun Prairie
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male10,929 (52.0%)$60,792
Female10,101 (48.0%)$45,354
Total21,030 (100.0%)$53,058

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Sun Prairie

The most common earnings brackets in Sun Prairie are $100,000+ for men (2,776 | 25.4%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (1,180 | 11.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Sun Prairie
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less458 (4.2%)300 (3.0%)
$2,500 to $4,999267 (2.4%)518 (5.1%)
$5,000 to $7,499222 (2.0%)176 (1.7%)
$7,500 to $9,999142 (1.3%)180 (1.8%)
$10,000 to $12,499349 (3.2%)557 (5.5%)
$12,500 to $14,999163 (1.5%)237 (2.4%)
$15,000 to $17,49991 (0.8%)276 (2.7%)
$17,500 to $19,999165 (1.5%)216 (2.1%)
$20,000 to $22,499143 (1.3%)93 (0.9%)
$22,500 to $24,999175 (1.6%)363 (3.6%)
$25,000 to $29,999417 (3.8%)255 (2.5%)
$30,000 to $34,999519 (4.8%)905 (9.0%)
$35,000 to $39,999276 (2.5%)406 (4.0%)
$40,000 to $44,999630 (5.8%)523 (5.2%)
$45,000 to $49,999381 (3.5%)669 (6.6%)
$50,000 to $54,999335 (3.1%)487 (4.8%)
$55,000 to $64,999963 (8.8%)1,080 (10.7%)
$65,000 to $74,999915 (8.4%)640 (6.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,542 (14.1%)1,180 (11.7%)
$100,000+2,776 (25.4%)1,040 (10.3%)
Total10,929 (100.0%)10,101 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Sun Prairie

Average earnings in Sun Prairie are $69,427 for men and $50,797 for women, a difference of 26.8%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $96,820, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $43,518. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $77,500, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $26,927.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Sun Prairie
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$52,750$26,927
High School Diploma$43,518$32,455
College or Associate's Degree$56,802$45,071
Bachelor's Degree$96,820$57,757
Graduate Degree$94,183$77,500
Total$69,427$50,797

Family Income in Sun Prairie

Family Income Brackets in Sun Prairie

According to the Sun Prairie family income data, there are 2,341 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.6% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 9 families (0.1%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Sun Prairie
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002012.2%
$10,000 to $14,99990.1%
$15,000 to $24,9992202.4%
$25,000 to $34,9993023.3%
$35,000 to $49,9993664.0%
$50,000 to $74,9991,30814.3%
$75,000 to $99,9991,38115.1%
$100,000 to $149,9992,34125.6%
$150,000 to $199,9991,51816.6%
$200,000+1,49116.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Sun Prairie

6-person families (177 | 1.9%) account for the highest median family income in Sun Prairie with $154,729 per family, while 2-person families (4,152 | 45.4%) have the highest median income of $46,984 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Sun Prairie
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families4,152 (45.4%)$93,969
3-Person Families2,155 (23.6%)$113,915
4-Person Families1,632 (17.8%)$139,671
5-Person Families946 (10.3%)$142,500
6-Person Families177 (1.9%)$154,729
7+ Person Families84 (0.9%)$89,750
Total9,146 (100.0%)$112,828

Family Income by Number of Earners in Sun Prairie

The median family income in Sun Prairie is $112,828, with families comprising 3+ earners (1,459) having the highest median family income of $153,143, while families with no earners (1,444) have the lowest median family income of $61,994, accounting for 16.0% and 15.8% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Sun Prairie
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners1,444 (15.8%)$61,994
1 Earner1,861 (20.3%)$83,224
2 Earners4,382 (47.9%)$131,895
3+ Earners1,459 (16.0%)$153,143
Total9,146 (100.0%)$112,828

Household Income in Sun Prairie

Household Income Brackets in Sun Prairie

With 2,822 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Sun Prairie, accounting for 19.2% of all households. In contrast, only 220 households (1.5%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Sun Prairie
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002501.7%
$10,000 to $14,9992201.5%
$15,000 to $24,9997355.0%
$25,000 to $34,9998826.0%
$35,000 to $49,9991,1768.0%
$50,000 to $74,9992,82219.2%
$75,000 to $99,9992,21915.1%
$100,000 to $149,9992,80719.1%
$150,000 to $199,9991,82212.4%
$200,000+1,74911.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Sun Prairie

The median household income in Sun Prairie is $90,384, with the highest median household income of $114,290 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 4,834 households (32.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $44,594, with 577 households (3.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Sun Prairie
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years577 (3.9%)$44,594
25 to 44 Years5,776 (39.3%)$105,338
45 to 64 Years4,834 (32.9%)$114,290
65+ Years3,510 (23.9%)$55,516
Total14,697 (100.0%)$90,384

Poverty in Sun Prairie

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Sun Prairie

With 5.6% poverty level for males and 6.4% for females among the residents of Sun Prairie, 15 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 62 males (17.8%) and 225 females (15.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Sun Prairie
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years77 (7.1%)98 (10.7%)
5 Years23 (8.1%)41 (11.7%)
6 to 11 Years70 (4.5%)77 (6.4%)
12 to 14 Years93 (11.5%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years62 (17.8%)10 (4.4%)
16 and 17 Years93 (14.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years165 (13.4%)225 (15.2%)
25 to 34 Years165 (6.7%)128 (5.1%)
35 to 44 Years59 (2.0%)166 (5.7%)
45 to 54 Years41 (2.1%)74 (3.5%)
55 to 64 Years40 (1.9%)153 (7.0%)
65 to 74 Years76 (6.7%)65 (4.3%)
75 Years and over13 (1.8%)125 (7.5%)
Total977 (5.6%)1,162 (6.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Sun Prairie

According to the poverty statistics in Sun Prairie, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 12 to 14 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 98.2% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Sun Prairie
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,008 (92.9%)821 (89.3%)
5 Years260 (91.9%)308 (88.2%)
6 to 11 Years1,493 (95.5%)1,124 (93.6%)
12 to 14 Years716 (88.5%)682 (100.0%)
15 Years286 (82.2%)219 (95.6%)
16 and 17 Years555 (85.7%)440 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years1,064 (86.6%)1,258 (84.8%)
25 to 34 Years2,305 (93.3%)2,372 (94.9%)
35 to 44 Years2,938 (98.0%)2,737 (94.3%)
45 to 54 Years1,956 (98.0%)2,066 (96.5%)
55 to 64 Years2,018 (98.1%)2,039 (93.0%)
65 to 74 Years1,055 (93.3%)1,457 (95.7%)
75 Years and over718 (98.2%)1,534 (92.5%)
Total16,372 (94.4%)17,057 (93.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Sun Prairie

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Sun Prairie show that 1.9% or 142 of the total 7,332 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 2.1%, comprising of 16 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Sun Prairie
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children3,953 (98.0%)81 (2.0%)
1 or 2 Children2,454 (98.2%)45 (1.8%)
3 or 4 Children743 (97.9%)16 (2.1%)
5 or more Children40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total7,190 (98.1%)142 (1.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Sun Prairie

According to the poverty data in Sun Prairie, 5.8% or 34 single-father households and 17.0% or 208 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 34 households (25.6%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 6 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Sun Prairie
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)6 (1.7%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)163 (20.4%)
3 or 4 Children34 (25.6%)33 (45.2%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Total34 (5.8%)208 (17.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Sun Prairie

The poverty data for Sun Prairie shows that 142 of the married-couple family households (1.9%) and 242 of the single-parent households (13.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 16 households (2.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 6 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Sun Prairie
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children81 (2.0%)6 (1.0%)
1 or 2 Children45 (1.8%)163 (16.5%)
3 or 4 Children16 (2.1%)67 (32.5%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Total142 (1.9%)242 (13.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Sun Prairie

Employment by Class of Employer in Sun Prairie

Among the 19,904 employed individuals in Sun Prairie, private company employees (13,785 | 69.3%), state government employees (1,532 | 7.7%), and local government employees (1,469 | 7.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Sun Prairie
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees13,78569.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)4642.3%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)6803.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations1,4217.1%
Local Government Employees1,4697.4%
State Government Employees1,5327.7%
Federal Government Employees5372.7%
Unpaid Family Workers160.1%
Total19,904100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Sun Prairie

According to the labor force statistics for Sun Prairie, out of the total population over 16 years of age (28,229), 72.4% or 20,438 individuals are in the labor force, with 1.6% or 327 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 94.9% or 3,941 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 65 to 74 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 4.1% or 18 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Sun Prairie
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years922 (52.1%)9 (1.0%)
20 to 24 Years1,890 (93.1%)34 (1.8%)
25 to 29 Years2,564 (93.5%)28 (1.1%)
30 to 34 Years1,996 (89.6%)42 (2.1%)
35 to 44 Years5,466 (92.6%)71 (1.3%)
45 to 54 Years3,941 (94.9%)91 (2.3%)
55 to 59 Years2,022 (85.1%)26 (1.3%)
60 to 64 Years1,049 (55.4%)9 (0.9%)
65 to 74 Years437 (16.3%)18 (4.1%)
75 Years and over142 (5.8%)5 (3.5%)
Total20,438 (72.4%)327 (1.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Sun Prairie

According to labor force statistics for Sun Prairie, 88.3% of individuals (17,037) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (19,295) are in the labor force, with 1.6% or 273 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 92.0% or 4,285 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 13.2% or 54 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Sun Prairie
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School408 (81.9%)66 (13.2%)
High School Diploma2,863 (82.0%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree4,285 (92.0%)93 (2.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher9,476 (89.0%)138 (1.3%)
Total17,037 (88.3%)309 (1.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Sun Prairie

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Sun Prairie are Computers, Engineering & Science (2,563 | 12.8%), Management (2,398 | 12.0%), Community & Social Service (2,244 | 11.2%), Business & Financial (1,865 | 9.3%), and Education Instruction & Library (1,395 | 7.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Sun Prairie

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Sun Prairie, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (94.9%), Computers & Mathematics (85.1%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (76.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (89.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (78.1%), and Health Technologists (74.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Sun Prairie
OccupationMaleFemale
Management1,175 (49.0%)1,223 (51.0%)
Business & Financial959 (51.4%)906 (48.6%)
Computers, Engineering & Science1,964 (76.6%)599 (23.4%)
Computers & Mathematics1,054 (85.1%)185 (14.9%)
Architecture & Engineering556 (94.9%)30 (5.1%)
Life, Physical & Social Science354 (48.0%)384 (52.0%)
Community & Social Service 721 (32.1%)1,523 (67.9%)
Education, Arts & Media35 (10.8%)288 (89.2%)
Legal Services & Support73 (40.1%)109 (59.9%)
Education Instruction & Library423 (30.3%)972 (69.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment190 (55.2%)154 (44.8%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating283 (21.9%)1,008 (78.1%)
Health Technologists204 (25.7%)590 (74.3%)
Total (Category)5,102 (49.2%)5,259 (50.8%)
Total (Overall)10,375 (51.8%)9,648 (48.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Sun Prairie are Food Preparation & Serving (801 | 4.0%), Healthcare Support (677 | 3.4%), Personal Care & Service (585 | 2.9%), Cleaning & Maintenance (287 | 1.4%), and Security & Protection (217 | 1.1%).
Services Occupations in Sun Prairie

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Sun Prairie, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (92.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (88.2%), and Security & Protection (79.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (88.5%), Healthcare Support (82.7%), and Food Preparation & Serving (50.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Sun Prairie
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support117 (17.3%)560 (82.7%)
Security & Protection173 (79.7%)44 (20.3%)
Firefighting & Prevention134 (88.2%)18 (11.8%)
Law Enforcement39 (60.0%)26 (40.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving394 (49.2%)407 (50.8%)
Cleaning & Maintenance264 (92.0%)23 (8.0%)
Personal Care & Service67 (11.5%)518 (88.5%)
Total (Category)1,015 (39.5%)1,552 (60.5%)
Total (Overall)10,375 (51.8%)9,648 (48.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Sun Prairie are Sales & Related (2,066 | 10.3%), and Office & Administration (1,625 | 8.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Sun Prairie

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Sun Prairie
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related1,140 (55.2%)926 (44.8%)
Office & Administration324 (19.9%)1,301 (80.1%)
Total (Category)1,464 (39.7%)2,227 (60.3%)
Total (Overall)10,375 (51.8%)9,648 (48.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Sun Prairie are Construction & Extraction (502 | 2.5%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (462 | 2.3%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (62 | 0.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Sun Prairie

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Sun Prairie
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry49 (79.0%)13 (21.0%)
Construction & Extraction502 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair451 (97.6%)11 (2.4%)
Total (Category)1,002 (97.7%)24 (2.3%)
Total (Overall)10,375 (51.8%)9,648 (48.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Sun Prairie are Production (985 | 4.9%), Material Moving (806 | 4.0%), and Transportation (587 | 2.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Sun Prairie

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Sun Prairie
OccupationMaleFemale
Production648 (65.8%)337 (34.2%)
Transportation556 (94.7%)31 (5.3%)
Material Moving588 (73.0%)218 (27.1%)
Total (Category)1,792 (75.4%)586 (24.6%)
Total (Overall)10,375 (51.8%)9,648 (48.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Sun Prairie

Employment Industries in Sun Prairie

The major employment industries in Sun Prairie include Health Care & Social Assistance (2,983 | 14.9%), Retail Trade (2,365 | 11.8%), Professional & Scientific (2,213 | 11.1%), Educational Services (2,014 | 10.1%), and Manufacturing (2,003 | 10.0%).
Employment Industries in Sun Prairie

Employment Industries by Sex in Sun Prairie

The Sun Prairie industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Enterprise Management (100.0%), and Construction (93.2%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (78.6%), Health Care & Social Assistance (74.1%), and Educational Services (69.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Sun Prairie
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting61 (49.6%)62 (50.4%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction801 (93.2%)58 (6.8%)
Manufacturing1,471 (73.4%)532 (26.6%)
Wholesale Trade543 (87.7%)76 (12.3%)
Retail Trade1,197 (50.6%)1,168 (49.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing421 (67.6%)202 (32.4%)
Utilities189 (80.8%)45 (19.2%)
Information150 (61.7%)93 (38.3%)
Finance & Insurance1,009 (61.5%)631 (38.5%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing75 (41.0%)108 (59.0%)
Professional & Scientific1,413 (63.8%)800 (36.1%)
Enterprise Management56 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support326 (43.1%)430 (56.9%)
Educational Services611 (30.3%)1,403 (69.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance773 (25.9%)2,210 (74.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation68 (21.4%)250 (78.6%)
Accommodation & Food Services474 (51.6%)444 (48.4%)
Public Administration358 (34.8%)671 (65.2%)
Total10,375 (51.8%)9,648 (48.2%)

Education in Sun Prairie

School Enrollment in Sun Prairie

The most common levels of schooling among the 9,290 students in Sun Prairie are high school (2,153 | 23.2%), middle school (2,125 | 22.9%), and elementary school (1,765 | 19.0%).
School Enrollment in Sun Prairie
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool8639.3%
Kindergarten4524.9%
Elementary School1,76519.0%
Middle School2,12522.9%
High School2,15323.2%
College / Undergraduate1,39615.0%
Graduate / Professional5365.8%
Total9,290100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Sun Prairie

Out of a total of 9,290 students who are enrolled in schools in Sun Prairie, 1,161 (12.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 8,129 (87.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 135 (27.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 1,543 (94.7% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Sun Prairie
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds359 (72.7%)135 (27.3%)
5 to 9 Year Old2,036 (86.5%)318 (13.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds2,350 (89.7%)269 (10.3%)
15 to 17 Year Olds1,543 (94.7%)87 (5.3%)
18 to 19 Year Olds337 (81.2%)78 (18.8%)
20 to 24 Year Olds874 (84.8%)157 (15.2%)
25 to 34 Year Olds290 (85.3%)50 (14.7%)
35 Years and over344 (84.5%)63 (15.5%)
Total8,129 (87.5%)1,161 (12.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Sun Prairie

Business (2,872 | 21.2%), education (1,723 | 12.7%), science & technology (1,559 | 11.5%), social sciences (1,026 | 7.6%), and computers & mathematics (884 | 6.5%) are the most common fields of study among 13,562 individuals in Sun Prairie who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Sun Prairie
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics8846.5%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural8576.3%
Physical & Health Sciences5804.3%
Psychology6194.6%
Social Sciences1,0267.6%
Engineering8606.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies1140.8%
Science & Technology1,55911.5%
Business2,87221.2%
Education1,72312.7%
Literature & Languages4953.6%
Liberal Arts & History4923.6%
Visual & Performing Arts2311.7%
Communications5804.3%
Arts & Humanities6704.9%
Total13,562100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Sun Prairie

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Sun Prairie

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Sun Prairie are males with 2 vehicles (5,540, accounting for 53.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (4,836, making up 58.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Sun Prairie
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle244 (2.4%)156 (1.6%)
1 Vehicle1,782 (17.2%)2,108 (22.2%)
2 Vehicles5,540 (53.4%)4,836 (50.8%)
3 Vehicles2,033 (19.6%)1,855 (19.5%)
4 Vehicles477 (4.6%)402 (4.2%)
5 or more Vehicles296 (2.9%)161 (1.7%)
Total10,372 (100.0%)9,518 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Sun Prairie

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Sun Prairie are 15 to 19 minutes (2,754 commuters, 16.6%), 10 to 14 minutes (2,510 commuters, 15.2%), and 5 to 9 minutes (2,444 commuters, 14.8%).
Commute Time in Sun Prairie
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes5333.2%
5 to 9 Minutes2,44414.8%
10 to 14 Minutes2,51015.2%
15 to 19 Minutes2,75416.6%
20 to 24 Minutes2,26613.7%
25 to 29 Minutes8885.4%
30 to 34 Minutes2,09112.6%
35 to 39 Minutes8174.9%
40 to 44 Minutes6343.8%
45 to 59 Minutes9916.0%
60 to 89 Minutes3762.3%
90 or more Minutes2451.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Sun Prairie

The most common commute times in Sun Prairie are 20 to 24 minutes (1,376 commuters, 15.6%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (1,512 commuters, 19.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Sun Prairie
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes219 (2.5%)314 (4.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes1,099 (12.4%)1,345 (17.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes1,349 (15.3%)1,161 (15.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes1,242 (14.1%)1,512 (19.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes1,376 (15.6%)890 (11.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes608 (6.9%)280 (3.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes1,283 (14.5%)808 (10.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes434 (4.9%)383 (5.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes304 (3.4%)330 (4.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes535 (6.1%)456 (5.9%)
60 to 89 Minutes240 (2.7%)136 (1.8%)
90 or more Minutes144 (1.6%)101 (1.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Sun Prairie

The most frequent times of departure to work in Sun Prairie are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (1,603, 18.1%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (1,585, 20.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Sun Prairie
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM320 (3.6%)92 (1.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM293 (3.3%)125 (1.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM515 (5.8%)261 (3.4%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM628 (7.1%)452 (5.9%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM658 (7.4%)1,001 (13.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM1,603 (18.1%)1,380 (17.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM1,265 (14.3%)1,585 (20.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM1,045 (11.8%)790 (10.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM738 (8.4%)454 (5.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM394 (4.5%)338 (4.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM228 (2.6%)181 (2.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM114 (1.3%)35 (0.4%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM450 (5.1%)452 (5.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM582 (6.6%)570 (7.4%)
Total8,833 (100.0%)7,716 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Sun Prairie

Occupancy by Ownership in Sun Prairie

Of the total 14,697 dwellings in Sun Prairie, owner-occupied units account for 9,196 (62.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 5,501 (37.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Sun Prairie
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units9,19662.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units5,50137.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units14,697100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Sun Prairie

Occupancy by Household Size in Sun Prairie
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household4,59531.3%
2-Person Household4,63531.5%
3-Person Household2,34115.9%
4+ Person Household3,12621.3%
Total Housing Units14,697100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Sun Prairie

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Sun Prairie
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,811 (39.4%)2,784 (60.6%)
2-Person Household3,272 (70.6%)1,363 (29.4%)
3-Person Household1,752 (74.8%)589 (25.2%)
4+ Person Household2,361 (75.5%)765 (24.5%)
Total Housing Units9,196 (62.6%)5,501 (37.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Sun Prairie

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Sun Prairie
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School160 (32.5%)332 (67.5%)
High School Diploma1,444 (51.1%)1,382 (48.9%)
College/Associate Degree2,075 (54.9%)1,707 (45.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher5,517 (72.6%)2,080 (27.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Sun Prairie

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Sun Prairie
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years3,02220.6%
35 to 44 Years3,33122.7%
45 to 54 Years2,35816.0%
55 to 64 Years2,47616.9%
65 to 74 Years1,82112.4%
75 to 84 Years9716.6%
85 Years and Over7184.9%
Total14,697100.0%

Housing Finances in Sun Prairie

Median Income by Occupancy in Sun Prairie

Median Income by Occupancy in Sun Prairie
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied9,196 (62.6%)$111,214
Renter-Occupied5,501 (37.4%)$57,630
Average14,697 (100.0%)$90,384

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Sun Prairie

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Sun Prairie
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00036 (0.4%)99 (1.8%)
$5,000 to $9,99982 (0.9%)29 (0.5%)
$10,000 to $14,99946 (0.5%)172 (3.1%)
$15,000 to $19,99927 (0.3%)315 (5.7%)
$20,000 to $24,999115 (1.3%)276 (5.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999352 (3.8%)533 (9.7%)
$35,000 to $49,999489 (5.3%)691 (12.6%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,446 (15.7%)1,379 (25.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,313 (14.3%)905 (16.5%)
$100,000 to $149,9992,271 (24.7%)541 (9.8%)
$150,000 or more3,019 (32.8%)561 (10.2%)
Total9,196 (100.0%)5,501 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Sun Prairie

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Sun Prairie
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30031 (0.3%)13 (0.2%)
$300 to $49977 (0.8%)72 (1.3%)
$500 to $7991,116 (12.1%)135 (2.5%)
$800 to $999944 (10.3%)591 (10.7%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,588 (17.3%)2,706 (49.2%)
$1,500 to $1,9992,222 (24.2%)1,510 (27.5%)
$2,000 to $2,4991,714 (18.6%)309 (5.6%)
$2,500 to $2,999908 (9.9%)42 (0.8%)
$3,000 or more596 (6.5%)36 (0.6%)
Total9,196 (100.0%)5,501 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Sun Prairie

Housing Structures in Sun Prairie

Housing Structures in Sun Prairie
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached7,56851.5%
Single Unit, Attached1,69311.5%
2 Unit Apartments4703.2%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments9076.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments7204.9%
10 or more Apartments3,33922.7%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total14,697100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Sun Prairie

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Sun Prairie
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached7,357 (97.2%)211 (2.8%)
Single Unit, Attached1,259 (74.4%)434 (25.6%)
2 Unit Apartments181 (38.5%)289 (61.5%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments261 (28.8%)646 (71.2%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments23 (3.2%)697 (96.8%)
10 or more Apartments115 (3.4%)3,224 (96.6%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total9,196 (62.6%)5,501 (37.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Sun Prairie

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Sun Prairie
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)439 (8.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms70 (0.8%)2,179 (39.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,850 (20.1%)2,244 (40.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms3,946 (42.9%)410 (7.4%)
8 or more Rooms3,330 (36.2%)229 (4.2%)
Total9,196 (100.0%)5,501 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Sun Prairie

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Sun Prairie
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas7,847 (85.3%)3,050 (55.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas164 (1.8%)81 (1.5%)
Electricity1,099 (11.9%)2,224 (40.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene45 (0.5%)14 (0.3%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels41 (0.4%)37 (0.7%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)95 (1.7%)
Total9,196 (100.0%)5,501 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Sun Prairie

Household Vehicle Usage in Sun Prairie
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle82 (0.9%)480 (8.7%)
1 Vehicle2,409 (26.2%)2,905 (52.8%)
2 Vehicles4,865 (52.9%)1,745 (31.7%)
3 or more Vehicles1,840 (20.0%)371 (6.7%)
Total9,196 (100.0%)5,501 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Sun Prairie

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Sun Prairie

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units2,4136,783
Median Property Value$296,800$318,300
Median Household Income$74,450$2,407
Monthly Housing Costs$806$596
Real Estate Taxes$5,856$3

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Sun Prairie

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Sun Prairie
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0001 (0.0%)85 (1.3%)
$50,000 to $99,99913 (0.5%)24 (0.4%)
$100,000 to $299,9991,219 (50.5%)2,870 (42.3%)
$300,000 to $499,9991,020 (42.3%)3,392 (50.0%)
$500,000 to $749,999123 (5.1%)412 (6.1%)
$750,000 to $999,99937 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,413 (100.0%)6,783 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Sun Prairie

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Sun Prairie
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00034 (1.4%)304 (4.5%)
$10,000 to $24,999101 (4.2%)84 (1.2%)
$25,000 to $34,999247 (10.2%)87 (1.3%)
$35,000 to $49,999142 (5.9%)105 (1.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999688 (28.5%)347 (5.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999224 (9.3%)758 (11.2%)
$100,000 to $149,999365 (15.1%)1,089 (16.1%)
$150,000 or more612 (25.4%)1,906 (28.1%)
Total2,413 (100.0%)6,783 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Sun Prairie

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Sun Prairie
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x523 (21.7%)121,687 (1,794.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x491 (20.3%)1,790 (26.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x217 (9.0%)2,609 (38.5%)
4.0x or more1,157 (47.9%)1,121 (16.5%)
Total2,413 (100.0%)6,783 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Sun Prairie

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Sun Prairie
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8001 (0.0%)10 (0.2%)
$800 to $1,49912 (0.5%)66 (1.0%)
$800 to $1,4992,383 (98.8%)91 (1.3%)
Total2,413 (100.0%)6,783 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Sun Prairie

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sun Prairie

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sun Prairie
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years2,608 (98.6%)38 (1.4%)
6 to 18 Years6,286 (98.7%)82 (1.3%)
19 to 25 Years2,685 (95.7%)120 (4.3%)
26 to 34 Years4,251 (93.6%)291 (6.4%)
35 to 44 Years5,736 (97.6%)143 (2.4%)
45 to 54 Years4,007 (97.5%)105 (2.5%)
55 to 64 Years4,194 (98.7%)56 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years2,652 (100.0%)1 (0.0%)
75 Years and older2,390 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total34,809 (97.7%)836 (2.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Sun Prairie

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Sun Prairie
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born2,608 (98.6%)38 (1.4%)
Foreign Born, Citizen6,286 (98.7%)82 (1.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen2,685 (95.7%)120 (4.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Sun Prairie

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Sun Prairie
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0002,005 (95.6%)92 (4.4%)
$25,000 to $49,9992,830 (91.6%)261 (8.4%)
$50,000 to $74,9994,934 (98.6%)68 (1.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9995,239 (98.2%)95 (1.8%)
$100,000 and over19,744 (98.4%)319 (1.6%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sun Prairie

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sun Prairie
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6441 (16.7%)2,226 (84.1%)
6 to 18 Years1,143 (17.9%)5,460 (85.7%)
19 to 25 Years477 (17.0%)2,285 (81.5%)
25 to 34 Years331 (7.3%)4,018 (88.5%)
35 to 44 Years276 (4.7%)5,546 (94.3%)
45 to 54 Years224 (5.4%)3,877 (94.3%)
55 to 64 Years1,025 (24.1%)3,462 (81.5%)
65 to 74 Years2,560 (96.5%)1,686 (63.5%)
75 Years and over2,381 (99.6%)1,839 (76.9%)
Total8,858 (24.8%)30,399 (85.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Sun Prairie

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Sun Prairie
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years63 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years205 (5.4%)131 (4.5%)
18 to 34 Years263 (7.1%)112 (2.8%)
35 to 64 Years268 (3.8%)638 (8.8%)
65 to 74 Years224 (19.8%)282 (18.5%)
75 Years and over283 (38.7%)483 (29.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Sun Prairie

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Sun Prairie: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years63 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years25 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years41 (1.1%)78 (2.0%)
35 to 64 Years64 (0.9%)70 (1.0%)
65 to 74 Years114 (10.1%)63 (4.1%)
75 Years and over209 (28.6%)258 (15.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Sun Prairie: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years48 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years10 (0.3%)11 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years128 (1.8%)41 (0.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)51 (3.4%)
75 Years and over105 (14.4%)72 (4.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Sun Prairie: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years175 (4.6%)131 (4.5%)
18 to 34 Years165 (4.5%)12 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years56 (0.8%)140 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years70 (6.2%)56 (3.7%)
75 Years and over26 (3.6%)45 (2.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Sun Prairie: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years19 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years19 (0.5%)23 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years72 (1.0%)447 (6.2%)
65 to 74 Years137 (12.1%)178 (11.7%)
75 Years and over174 (23.8%)421 (25.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Sun Prairie: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years47 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years24 (0.6%)23 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)51 (0.7%)
65 to 74 Years64 (5.7%)52 (3.4%)
75 Years and over121 (16.6%)32 (1.9%)

Technology Access in Sun Prairie

Computing Device Access in Sun Prairie

Computing Device Access in Sun Prairie
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop13,16689.6%
Smartphone12,90087.8%
Tablet9,89867.3%
No Computing Device5283.6%
Total14,697100.0%

Internet Access in Sun Prairie

Internet Access in Sun Prairie
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet1671.1%
Broadband Home12,38984.3%
Cellular Data Only8275.6%
Satellite Internet4403.0%
No Internet1,0136.9%
Total14,697100.0%

Sun Prairie Summary

History

The city of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin is located in Dane County and is part of the Madison metropolitan area. The city was founded in 1836 by James Lawes, a settler from New York. Lawes named the city after the sunflowers that grew in the area. The city was officially incorporated in 1868.
In the late 19th century, Sun Prairie was a thriving agricultural community. The city was known for its dairy farms and was home to several cheese factories. The city also had a thriving brick-making industry, which supplied bricks for many of the buildings in the city.
In the early 20th century, Sun Prairie began to experience rapid growth. The city was home to several factories, including a canning factory, a paper mill, and a foundry. The city also had a thriving retail sector, with several stores and restaurants.

Geography

Sun Prairie is located in south-central Wisconsin, about 10 miles east of Madison. The city is situated on the banks of the Yahara River, which flows through the city. The city is surrounded by rolling hills and is home to several parks and nature preserves.
The city has a total area of 16.2 square miles, of which 15.9 square miles is land and 0.3 square miles is water. The city has a humid continental climate, with cold winters and hot, humid summers.

Economy

Sun Prairie’s economy is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The city is home to several large farms, which produce dairy products, vegetables, and grains. The city also has several factories, which produce paper products, plastics, and other goods.
The city is also home to several retail stores and restaurants. The city is home to several large employers, including the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the Sun Prairie Medical Center, and the Sun Prairie School District.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Sun Prairie had a population of 29,441. The city has a median household income of $60,945 and a median family income of $76,945. The city has a poverty rate of 8.3%.
The city is predominantly white, with 87.3% of the population identifying as white. The city also has a large Hispanic population, with 8.3% of the population identifying as Hispanic or Latino. The city also has a small African American population, with 2.2% of the population identifying as African American.
Sun Prairie is home to several religious denominations, including Catholic, Lutheran, and Methodist. The city also has a large Jewish population, with 4.2% of the population identifying as Jewish.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Sun Prairie?
Total Population of Sun Prairie is 35,847.
What is the Total Male Population of Sun Prairie?
Total Male Population of Sun Prairie is 17,523.
What is the Total Female Population of Sun Prairie?
Total Female Population of Sun Prairie is 18,324.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Sun Prairie?
There are 95.63 Males per 100 Females in Sun Prairie.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Sun Prairie?
There are 104.57 Females per 100 Males in Sun Prairie.
What is the Median Population Age in Sun Prairie?
Median Population Age in Sun Prairie is 37.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Sun Prairie
Average Family Size in Sun Prairie is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Sun Prairie
Average Household Size in Sun Prairie is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Sun Prairie?
Per Capita income in Sun Prairie is $44,260.
What is the Median Family Income in Sun Prairie?
Median Family Income in Sun Prairie is $112,828.
What is the Median Household income in Sun Prairie?
Median Household Income in Sun Prairie is $90,384.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Sun Prairie?
Income or Wage Gap in Sun Prairie is 25.4%.
Women in Sun Prairie earn 74.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Sun Prairie?
Inequality or Gini Index in Sun Prairie is 0.37.
How Large is the Labor Force in Sun Prairie?
There are 20,438 People in the Labor Forcein in Sun Prairie.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Sun Prairie?
72.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Sun Prairie.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Sun Prairie?
Unemployment Rate in Sun Prairie is 1.6%.