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Wisconsin Demographics & Population 2026

As of 2026, Wisconsin has a total population of 5,892,023, with a median household income of $75,670, which is 4% lower the national average. The poverty rate is 10.6%.

Wisconsin Quick Facts

Population 5,892,023
Median Household Income $75,670
Median Home Value $247,400
Poverty Rate 10.6%
Unemployment Rate 3.3%
Median Age 40.1 years
Homeownership Rate 67.9%
Affordability Ratio 3.3x
Bachelor's Degree+ 32.8%
High School Graduation 93.4%
Counties 72
Cities/Places 807
Population 5,892,023
Median Income $75,670 4% lower national
Poverty Rate 10.6%
Unemployment 3.3%

Economy & Housing

Employment

3.3% Unemployment Rate State: 3.3% | National: 5.2%
65.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 67.9%
Renter 32.1%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.3x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

36out of 100
Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 36 | National average: 60

Education

Largest Cities in Wisconsin

#CityPopulationMedian IncomePoverty
1Milwaukee city569,756$51,88823.3%
2Madison city275,568$76,98316.2%
3Green Bay city106,585$62,54616.5%
4Kenosha city99,147$68,53213.8%
5Racine city77,155$55,70518.0%
6Appleton city74,873$77,4508.5%
7Waukesha city70,779$81,65110.3%
8Eau Claire city69,274$65,36914.2%
9Oshkosh city66,247$61,92915.9%
10Janesville city65,813$71,6649.6%

Richest Cities in Wisconsin

#CityMedian IncomeHome ValueBachelor's+
1River Hills village$198,750$670,20076.6%
2Maple Bluff village$180,972$838,80083.7%
3Merton village$168,661$539,90060.9%
4Whitefish Bay village$154,255$498,70081.5%
5St. Peter CDP$153,400$339,60038.7%
6North Prairie village$148,780$396,80046.3%
7Mequon city$147,391$485,30069.5%
8Bayside village$144,500$419,40071.2%
9Nashotah village$143,750$449,40058.4%
10Fox Point village$140,818$414,90073.9%

Most Affordable Cities in Wisconsin

By home-value-to-income ratio (lower = more affordable). Min. population 1,000.

#CityRatioHome ValueIncome
1Marion city1.5x$97,500$63,750
2Niagara city1.6x$90,200$57,500
3Redgranite village1.6x$105,700$65,263
4New Lisbon city1.6x$105,500$64,000
5Legend Lake CDP1.7x$116,200$69,178
6Kewaunee city1.7x$134,900$79,565
7Park Falls city1.7x$81,900$47,240
8Greenwood city1.8x$107,500$61,042
9Hurley city1.8x$75,800$42,188
10Loyal city1.8x$114,700$63,750

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All Counties in Wisconsin (72)

72 results
City ↕Population ↓Median Income ↕Poverty ↕Home Value ↕
Milwaukee County927,656$62,11817.5%$216,500
Dane County564,777$88,10810.5%$366,100
Waukesha County409,040$104,1005.2%$373,600
Brown County269,425$77,4909.8%$245,900
Racine County196,888$75,33110.8%$239,400
Outagamie County191,537$82,8576.4%$244,100
Winnebago County171,357$72,87310.9%$208,600
Kenosha County168,413$79,41210.5%$247,800
Rock County163,944$74,39010.0%$215,900
Marathon County138,067$76,1858.9%$205,500
Washington County137,320$95,8515.3%$316,200
La Crosse County120,262$70,70412.4%$243,200
Sheboygan County117,783$71,8988.1%$218,400
Eau Claire County106,328$71,83411.5%$242,400
Walworth County105,447$77,3599.7%$275,900
Fond du Lac County104,053$73,1548.7%$209,800
St. Croix County94,819$102,4826.6%$349,700
Ozaukee County92,345$96,7344.5%$368,900
Dodge County88,818$73,9927.8%$218,400
Jefferson County85,867$80,6048.1%$253,800
Manitowoc County81,314$68,6119.8%$172,900
Wood County74,039$66,41710.3%$168,100
Portage County70,375$73,28410.2%$230,400
Chippewa County66,558$74,0099.2%$237,700
Sauk County65,759$77,6488.8%$242,400
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All Cities & Places in Wisconsin (807)

807 results
City ↕Population ↓Median Income ↕Poverty ↕Home Value ↕
Milwaukee city569,756$51,88823.3%$172,000
Madison city275,568$76,98316.2%$346,900
Green Bay city106,585$62,54616.5%$191,500
Kenosha city99,147$68,53213.8%$210,500
Racine city77,155$55,70518.0%$158,100
Appleton city74,873$77,4508.5%$211,500
Waukesha city70,779$81,65110.3%$286,600
Eau Claire city69,274$65,36914.2%$228,000
Oshkosh city66,247$61,92915.9%$168,400
Janesville city65,813$71,6649.6%$209,700
West Allis city59,588$69,68510.5%$191,700
La Crosse city51,791$53,80321.6%$196,600
Sheboygan city49,812$62,95312.2%$165,200
Wauwatosa city47,718$93,8595.9%$307,600
Fond du Lac city44,491$61,62012.5%$161,300
Brookfield city41,592$124,0263.5%$419,300
New Berlin city40,384$97,4143.6%$343,500
Wausau city39,893$61,87714.4%$155,900
Menomonee Falls village38,963$98,4605.0%$341,600
Greenfield city37,361$69,0168.1%$247,800
Beloit city36,554$59,97516.8%$133,500
Oak Creek city36,473$93,1204.4%$305,100
Sun Prairie city36,455$90,5216.1%$339,800
Franklin city35,751$108,3426.9%$343,400
Manitowoc city34,553$62,13313.8%$143,900
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Population Overview

Wisconsin has a total population of 5,892,023, making it a mid-sized state in the nation. The median age is 40.1 years, 4% higher the national median of 38.7 years.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wisconsin is 40.1 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 38.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wisconsin is $75,670. This is 4% lower than the state median of $78,538. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 4% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.6%. This is 15% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.4%. The unemployment rate is 3.3%. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 5.2%. The median home value is $247,400. Housing costs are 18% lower than the state median of $303,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 67.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 65.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Wisconsin is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.8%. The Black or African American population (6.0%) is well below the state average of 12.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (7.8%) is well below the state average of 19.0%. The Asian population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 5.8%.

Education

32.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 6% lower than the state rate of 35.0%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.4%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Wisconsin?

Wisconsin has a total population of 5,892,023 according to the U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median income in Wisconsin?

The median household income in Wisconsin is $75,670, which is 4% lower the national median of $78,538.

How many cities are in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin has 807 Census-designated places (cities, towns, and CDPs) and 72 counties.

What is the poverty rate in Wisconsin?

The poverty rate in Wisconsin is 10.6%, compared to the national average of 12.4%.

What is the largest city in Wisconsin?

The largest city in Wisconsin is Milwaukee city with a population of 569,756.