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Sheboygan County, Wisconsin Demographics 2026

Sheboygan County, Wisconsin has a population of 117,783, the 13th most populous county in Wisconsin. The median household income is $71,898 and the median home value is $218,400. The poverty rate is 8.1%.

Sheboygan County Quick Facts

Population 117,783
Median Household Income $71,898
Median Home Value $218,400
Poverty Rate 8.1%
Unemployment Rate 2.4%
Median Age 41.8 years
Homeownership Rate 71.3%
Affordability Ratio 3.0x
Bachelor's Degree+ 27.3%
High School Graduation 93.5%
Cities/Places 13
Population 117,783 13th of 72
Median Income $71,898 5% lower state
Poverty Rate 8.1%
Unemployment 2.4%

Economy & Housing

Employment

2.4% Unemployment Rate State: 3.3% | National: 5.2%
65.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 71.3%
Renter 28.7%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.0x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

32out 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

Cities & Places in Sheboygan County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Sheboygan city49,812$62,95312.2%$165,200
Plymouth city8,913$67,7848.7%$194,900
Sheboygan Falls city8,190$68,2646.7%$205,400
Howards Grove village3,245$72,3484.3%$249,200
Oostburg village3,077$87,2765.1%$230,400
Cedar Grove village2,430$87,5003.2%$221,900
Kohler village2,136$135,6880.3%$369,300
Random Lake village1,494$87,3703.4%$240,300
Elkhart Lake village1,097$86,0713.5%$285,200
Cascade village665$82,8753.5%$170,400
Adell village461$72,1252.2%$188,600
Glenbeulah village447$86,8754.4%$169,600
Waldo village407$69,5833.8%$196,600

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Population Overview

Sheboygan County is located in Wisconsin with a total population of 117,783. It is the 13th most populous county out of 72 in Wisconsin. The county encompasses 13 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sheboygan County is 41.8 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Sheboygan County is $71,898. This is 5% lower than the state median of $75,670. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 8% lower. The poverty rate stands at 8.1%. This is 24% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 2.4%. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $218,400. Housing costs are 12% lower than the state median of $247,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 71.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Sheboygan County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.5%. The Black or African American population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 6.0%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (5.9% vs 2.9%).

Education

27.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 17% lower than the state rate of 32.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.5%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Sheboygan County, Wisconsin?

Sheboygan County has a population of 117,783, making it the 13th most populous county in Wisconsin.

What is the median income in Sheboygan County?

The median household income in Sheboygan County is $71,898 with a poverty rate of 8.1%.

How many cities are in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin?

Sheboygan County contains 13 Census-designated places.