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.
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
The poverty rate is what most separates Sheboygan County from the typical county: 4.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. Sheboygan County is a county in Wisconsin with a population of 117,783. It ranks #13 among counties in Wisconsin by population.
Median household income is $71,898, below the US median of $78,538. Only 4.8% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $218,400, with typical rent around $889.
About 27.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, below the 35.0% national figure. About 9.8% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 18 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 |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 115,520 |
| 2011 | 115,209 |
| 2012 | 114,770 |
| 2013 | 114,702 |
| 2014 | 114,994 |
| 2015 | 115,209 |
| 2016 | 115,043 |
| 2017 | 115,085 |
| 2018 | 115,161 |
| 2019 | 115,232 |
| 2020 | 118,058 |
| 2021 | 117,710 |
| 2022 | 117,860 |
| 2023 | 117,995 |
| 2024 | 118,331 |
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
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
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.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.