119th Congress · WI-3
Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District
Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District (WI-3) has a population of 736,688. The median household income is $70,206 and the median age is 39.4.
736,688
Population
66
People / sq mi
$70,206
Median Income
39.4
Median Age
WI-3 covers 11,228 sq mi of land at 65.6 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.7% |
| Black or African American | 1.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% |
Economy & Income
$70,206
Median Household Income
$37,740
Per Capita Income
6.1%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment
Housing
$219,300
Median Home Value
$932
Median Rent
70.0%
Homeownership
Education
93.8%
High School+
27.8%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District (WI-3) has a population of 736,688 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. Each US Congressional District is drawn to be roughly equal in population (~760K people).
The median household income in Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District is $70,206, with a per capita income of $37,740.
Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District is 90.7% White, 1.2% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 1.2% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
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Data for Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District (119th Congress) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from the Census Gazetteer files. Congressional districts are redrawn after each decennial Census; the 119th Congress (current) uses post-2020 boundaries.
What distinguishes Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District is density: among the most sparsely settled of US congressional districts, around 66 people per square mile. Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District is a congressional district in Wisconsin with a population of 736,688.
The typical household here earns about $70,206, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 6.1%, is on the lower side for US congressional districts and below the national 12.4%. Property is affordable here, the median home worth $219,300, with typical rent around $932.
Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 27.8%, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.