Census ACS 2023 · 18 metrics compared
Tennessee vs Wisconsin
Tennessee and Wisconsin compared across 18 demographic and economic metrics. Wisconsin leads in 10 of the comparable categories.
| Metric | Tennessee | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,986,082 | 5,892,023 |
| Median Age | 38.9 | 40.1 |
| Median Household Income | $67,097 | $75,670 |
| Per Capita Income | $37,866 | $42,019 |
| Poverty Rate | 9.9% | 6.6% |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| Median Home Value | $256,800 | $247,400 |
| Median Rent | $1,122 | $1,045 |
| Homeownership Rate | 67.0% | 67.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 30.4% | 32.8% |
| High School+ | 89.6% | 93.4% |
| Work From Home | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Avg Commute (min) | 25.7 | 22.2 |
| White | 73.5% | 81.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Black | 15.9% | 6.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Foreign Born | 35.3% | 23.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Tennessee has a population of 6,986,082 compared to Wisconsin's 5,892,023.
Across the metrics compared, Tennessee leads in 3 categories while Wisconsin leads in 10. However, "better" depends on what matters most to you, income, cost of living, education, climate, and personal preferences all play a role.
All data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-Year estimates by the US Census Bureau.
Comparison based on American Community Survey 2023 5-Year estimates. Green highlighting indicates the "better" value where applicable (higher income is better, lower poverty is better, etc.). Race and ethnicity metrics are not highlighted as there is no "better" value.