Sheboygan County, Wisconsin Demographics 2026

Name: Sheboygan County, Wisconsin Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Sheboygan County, Wisconsin has a population of 117,991, the 13th most populous county in Wisconsin. The median household income is $73,094 and the median home value is $232,700. The poverty rate is 8.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Sheboygan County Quick Facts

Population 117,991

Median Household Income $73,094

Median Home Value $232,700

Poverty Rate 8.5%

Unemployment Rate 2.7%

Median Age 41.7 years

Homeownership Rate 71.5%

Affordability Ratio 3.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 27.5%

High School Graduation 93.5%

Cities/Places 17

Population 117,991 13th of 72

Median Income $73,094 6% lower than state

Poverty Rate 8.5%

Unemployment 2.7%

How Sheboygan County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	117,783	117,991	+0.2%
Median household income	$71,898	$73,094	+1.7%
Median home value	$218,400	$232,700	+6.5%

Median Household Income

Sheboygan

$73,094

$77,485

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Sheboygan

$232,700

$266,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 11.3%

$25K-$50K 18.9%

$50K-$100K 35.4%

$100K+ 34.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.2%

$10K-$15K

2.3%

$15K-$20K

2.2%

$20K-$25K

2.7%

$25K-$30K

3.6%

$30K-$35K

3.5%

$35K-$40K

3.6%

$40K-$45K

4.6%

$45K-$50K

3.5%

$50K-$60K

8.8%

$60K-$75K

12.3%

$75K-$100K

14.3%

$100K-$125K

11.0%

$125K-$150K

7.8%

$150K-$200K

8.9%

$200K+

6.8%

Employment

2.7% Unemployment Rate State: 3.3%|National: 5.2%

64.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 71.5%

Renter 28.5%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $934/mo 15.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.5%

18-34

20.1%

35-54

24.3%

55-74

26.4%

75+

7.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

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

State average: 37 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Sheboygan County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Sheboygan	49,645	$62,927	12.3%	$174,200
Plymouth	8,890	$68,038	9.8%	$213,300
Sheboygan Falls	8,547	$71,477	7.6%	$217,500
Howards Grove	3,223	$78,333	4.4%	$261,300
Oostburg	3,058	$87,857	7.6%	$246,900
Cedar Grove	2,402	$84,344	3.5%	$231,200
Kohler	2,175	$135,833	2.4%	$381,300
Random Lake	1,575	$89,601	4.4%	$278,900
Elkhart Lake	1,092	$94,250	6.3%	$328,300
Hingham	960	$98,571	2.6%	$257,700
Cascade	620	$79,750	4.7%	$185,000
Gibbsville	529	$129,583	8.3%	$282,600
Waldo	506	$93,750	2.8%	$261,800
Glenbeulah	435	$88,125	5.9%	$191,000
Adell	419	$71,932	2.6%	$217,300
Batavia	239	$91,199	3.4%	$227,700
Greenbush	126	$49,199	0.0%	$172,400

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Population Overview

Sheboygan County is located in Wisconsin with a total population of 117,991. It is the 13th most populous county out of 72 in Wisconsin. The county encompasses 17 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sheboygan County is 41.7 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Sheboygan County is $73,094. This is 6% lower than the state median of $77,485. It is also 9% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.5%. This is 19% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. The unemployment rate is 2.7%. This is 16% lower than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $232,700. Housing costs are 13% lower than the state median of $266,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 71.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 67.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Sheboygan County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.8%. The Black or African American population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 5.9%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (5.8% vs 2.9%).

Education

27.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 33.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Sheboygan County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Wisconsin and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Sheboygan County, Wisconsin?

Sheboygan County has a population of 117,991, 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 $73,094 with a poverty rate of 8.5%.

How many cities are in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin?

Sheboygan County contains 17 Census-designated places.