Sheboygan County, Wisconsin Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 13th-largest in Wisconsin

The population of Sheboygan County, Wisconsin is 117,783 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 13th-largest county in Wisconsin. The median household income is $71,898, the median home value is $218,400, and the median age is 41.8.

The population of Sheboygan County has grown 2.4% since 2010 (115,520 → 118,331), a +0.17% annualized rate.

Sheboygan County within Wisconsin · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

117,783

Population

+0.17%

Annual growth

230

People / sq mi

$71,898

Median Income

$218,400

Median Home Value

Sheboygan County covers 512 sq mi of land at 230.3 people per square mile.

About Sheboygan County, WI

Sheboygan County is a county in Wisconsin with a population of 117,783. It ranks #13 among counties in Wisconsin by population. The median age is 41.8, older than the national median. The population is 50.8% male and 49.2% female.

The median household income in Sheboygan County is $71,898, near the US median of $74,580. 4.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $218,400, with monthly rent averaging $889. The homeownership rate of 71.3% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Sheboygan County reflects 27.3% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 9.8% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 18.1 minutes each way.

Sheboygan County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Sheboygan County had a population of 115,520 in 2010 and 118,331 in 2024, a 2.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 118,331 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.17%.

118,331

Population (2024)

115,520

Population (2010)

118,331

Peak (2024)

0.17%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	115,520	-	-	estimate
2011	115,209	-311	-0.27%	estimate
2012	114,770	-439	-0.38%	estimate
2013	114,702	-68	-0.06%	estimate
2014	114,994	+292	+0.25%	estimate
2015	115,209	+215	+0.19%	estimate
2016	115,043	-166	-0.14%	estimate
2017	115,085	+42	+0.04%	estimate
2018	115,161	+76	+0.07%	estimate
2019	115,232	+71	+0.06%	estimate
2020	118,058	+2,826	+2.45%	estimate
2021	117,710	-348	-0.29%	estimate
2022	117,860	+150	+0.13%	estimate
2023	117,995	+135	+0.11%	estimate
2024	118,331	+336	+0.28%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	84.3%
Black or African American	2.1%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.0%
Two or More Races	0.1%

Age & Sex

41.8

Median Age

49.2%

Female

50.8%

Male

19.1%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.3%

5–9

5.8%

10–14

6.5%

15–19

6.3%

20–24

6.1%

25–34

11.7%

35–44

12.4%

45–54

12.3%

55–59

6.9%

60–64

7.8%

65–74

11.5%

75–84

5.4%

85+

2.2%

Children (under 15): 17.6% · Seniors (65+): 19.1%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$71,898$-3,772 vs state
Mean household income	$92,593
Per-capita income	$39,338
Poverty rate	4.8%-1.8% vs state
Unemployment rate	1.6%
Employment-to-population	63.8%

Top Industries by Employment

Manufacturing

31.8%

Professional & business services

18.5%

Education & health care

8.3%

Finance & real estate

6.5%

Information

5.6%

Construction

4.9%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.2%

Retail trade

3.6%

The largest employment sector in Sheboygan County is manufacturing, accounting for 31.8% of workers.

How residents commute

0.3%

Drive alone

1.9%

Carpool

78.0%

Public transit

9.8%

Work from home

18.1 min

Avg commute

Housing

$218,400$-29,000 vs state

Median home value

$889

Median rent

71.3%

Homeownership rate

52,549

Total housing units

94.1%

Occupied

5.9%

Vacant

28.7%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

95.8%

With health insurance

93.9%

With broadband internet

16.5%

Foreign-born

6.2%

Veterans (18+)

11.2%

With a disability

90.0%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

93.5%

High School+

27.3%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sheboygan County, Wisconsin has a population of 117,783 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 13th-largest county in Wisconsin. Population density is 230 people per square mile.

The population of Sheboygan County has grown 2.4% since 2010 (115,520 → 118,331), a +0.17% annualized rate.

The median household income in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin is $71,898, with mean (average) household income of $92,593 and per-capita income of $39,338. 4.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Sheboygan County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (84.3%), Black or African American (2.1%), Hispanic or Latino (1.0%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin is 41.8 years. Residents are 49.2% female and 50.8% male.

The median home value in Sheboygan County is $218,400 and median monthly rent is $889. 71.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 52,549 total housing units, 5.9% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin is manufacturing, employing 31.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.6%.

Milwaukee is among the largest cities associated with Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, with a population of 569,756.