Wisconsin Population & Demographics
Wisconsin has a population of 5,892,023, ranking #20 among US states. The median household income is $75,670 and the median age is 40.1.
US states by population — Wisconsin is #20
5,892,023
Population
#20
By Population
$75,670
Median Income
40.1
Median Age
Age Distribution
Male: 50.1% · Female: 49.9%
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 81.3% |
| Black or African American | 6.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.8% |
Economy & Income
$75,670
Median Household Income
$42,019
Per Capita Income
6.6%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
$99,059
Mean Household Income
63.3%
Employment Rate
Education
93.4%
High School Graduate+
32.8%
Bachelor's Degree+
Housing
$247,400
Median Home Value
$1,045
Median Rent
2,750,750
Total Housing Units
67.9%
Owner-Occupied
32.1%
Renter-Occupied
11.1%
Vacant
Commute
1.2%
Drive Alone
2.7%
Carpool
11.6%
Work From Home
22.2 min
Avg Commute
Largest Cities in Wisconsin
| # | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milwaukee city | 569,756 | $51,888 | $172,000 |
| 2 | Madison city | 275,568 | $76,983 | $346,900 |
| 3 | Green Bay city | 106,585 | $62,546 | $191,500 |
| 4 | Kenosha city | 99,147 | $68,532 | $210,500 |
| 5 | Racine city | 77,155 | $55,705 | $158,100 |
| 6 | Appleton city | 74,873 | $77,450 | $211,500 |
| 7 | Waukesha city | 70,779 | $81,651 | $286,600 |
| 8 | Eau Claire city | 69,274 | $65,369 | $228,000 |
| 9 | Oshkosh city | 66,247 | $61,929 | $168,400 |
| 10 | Janesville city | 65,813 | $71,664 | $209,700 |
| 11 | West Allis city | 59,588 | $69,685 | $191,700 |
| 12 | La Crosse city | 51,791 | $53,803 | $196,600 |
| 13 | Sheboygan city | 49,812 | $62,953 | $165,200 |
| 14 | Wauwatosa city | 47,718 | $93,859 | $307,600 |
| 15 | Fond du Lac city | 44,491 | $61,620 | $161,300 |
| 16 | Brookfield city | 41,592 | $124,026 | $419,300 |
| 17 | New Berlin city | 40,384 | $97,414 | $343,500 |
| 18 | Wausau city | 39,893 | $61,877 | $155,900 |
| 19 | Menomonee Falls village | 38,963 | $98,460 | $341,600 |
| 20 | Greenfield city | 37,361 | $69,016 | $247,800 |
Counties in Wisconsin
| # | County | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milwaukee County | 927,656 | $62,118 |
| 2 | Dane County | 564,777 | $88,108 |
| 3 | Waukesha County | 409,040 | $104,100 |
| 4 | Brown County | 269,425 | $77,490 |
| 5 | Racine County | 196,888 | $75,331 |
| 6 | Outagamie County | 191,537 | $82,857 |
| 7 | Winnebago County | 171,357 | $72,873 |
| 8 | Kenosha County | 168,413 | $79,412 |
| 9 | Rock County | 163,944 | $74,390 |
| 10 | Marathon County | 138,067 | $76,185 |
| 11 | Washington County | 137,320 | $95,851 |
| 12 | La Crosse County | 120,262 | $70,704 |
| 13 | Sheboygan County | 117,783 | $71,898 |
| 14 | Eau Claire County | 106,328 | $71,834 |
| 15 | Walworth County | 105,447 | $77,359 |
| 16 | Fond du Lac County | 104,053 | $73,154 |
| 17 | St. Croix County | 94,819 | $102,482 |
| 18 | Ozaukee County | 92,345 | $96,734 |
| 19 | Dodge County | 88,818 | $73,992 |
| 20 | Jefferson County | 85,867 | $80,604 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Wisconsin has a population of 5,892,023 according to the Census ACS 2023 5-Year estimates, making it the #20 most populated state.
The median household income in Wisconsin is $75,670, with a per capita income of $42,019. 6.6% of the population lives below the poverty level.
Wisconsin is 81.3% White, 6.1% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 1.8% Hispanic/Latino.
Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates. The ACS surveys approximately 3.5 million households annually. Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.