Wisconsin Demographics
What is the population of Wisconsin?
There are 5,882,128 residents in Wisconsin, with a median age of 39.9. Of this, 50.13% are males and 49.87% are females. US-born citizens make up 94.05% of the resident pool in Wisconsin, while non-US-born citizens account for 3.33%. Additionally, 2.62% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 5,079,326 people in Wisconsin currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 5,882,128 | 0.2% |
| Male Population | 2,948,762 | 0.4% |
| Female Population | 2,933,366 | -0.0% |
Male Population 50.13%
Female Population 49.87%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 39.9 | 0.8% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 5,532,269 | 0.2% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 195,721 | 1.5% |
| Not Citizen | 154,138 | -0.8% |
Citizen U.S. Born 94.05%
Citizen not U.S. Born 3.33%
Not Citizen 2.62%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 18,236 | 4.2% |
| Moved from Same County | 412,319 | -5.9% |
| Moved from Same State | 200,754 | 0.2% |
| Moved from Different State | 113,251 | 2.3% |
| Same House as Last Year | 5,079,326 | 0.7% |
Moved from Abroad 0.31%
Moved from Same County 7.08%
Moved from Same State 3.45%
Moved from Different State 1.94%
Same House as Last Year 87.22%
What are the employment statistics in Wisconsin?
White-collar workers make up 73.42% of the working population in Wisconsin, while blue-collar employees account for 26.58%. There are also 261,323 entrepreneurs in Wisconsin (8.65% of the workforce); 2,101,144 workers employed in private companies (69.55%); and 374,308 people working in governmental institutions (12.39%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 2,218,065 | -0.1% |
| Blue Collar | 802,825 | 1.1% |
White Collar 73.42%
Blue Collar 26.58%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 261,323 | 1.4% |
| Private Companies | 2,101,144 | -0.1% |
| Governmental Workers | 374,308 | 0.5% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 284,115 | 1.3% |
Self Employees 8.65%
Private Companies 69.55%
Governmental Workers 12.39%
Not for Profit Companies 9.41%
How many households are there in Wisconsin?
There are a total of 2,425,488 households in Wisconsin, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 61.36% of these Wisconsin households, while non-family units account for the remaining 38.64%. Additionally, 26.95% of households have children and 73.05% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 2,425,488 | 1.0% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 1,488,300 | -0.1% |
| Non-Family Households | 937,188 | 2.8% |
Family Households 61.36%
Non-Family Households 38.64%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 653,677 | -1.3% |
| Households without Children | 1,771,811 | 1.8% |
Households with Children 26.95%
Households without Children 73.05%
What are the median and average incomes in Wisconsin?
The average annual household income in Wisconsin is $94,995, while the median household income sits at $72,458 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $82,872, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $88,582. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $41,408 and $52,831, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $94,995 | 8.3% |
| Median Household Income | $72,458 | 8.0% |
| People below Poverty Level | 0 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 5,083,443 | 0.3% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Wisconsin?
There are 2,734,511 housing units in Wisconsin, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1974. Of the 2,425,488 occupied housing units in Wisconsin, 67.68% are owner-occupied, while 32.32% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 62.19% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $240,600. In general, housing costs reach $1,093 per month in Wisconsin.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 2,734,511 | 0.6% |
| Median Year Built | 1974 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 504,575 | -0.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 147,777 | -0.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 287,354 | -0.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 262,836 | -0.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 394,115 | -0.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 263,915 | 0.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 365,107 | -2.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 333,032 | 0.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 165,816 | 14.2% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 9,984 | 269.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,425,488 | 1.0% |
| Owner Occupied | 1,641,590 | 1.4% |
| Renter Occupied | $783,898 | 0.2% |
Owner Occupied 67.68%
Renter Occupied 32.32%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 1,020,853 | 0.1% |
| Without Mortgage | 620,737 | 3.4% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $240,600 | 15.2% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $215,200 | 15.7% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,093 | 8.0% |
With Mortgage 62.19%
Without Mortgage 37.81%
What is the level of education in Wisconsin?
Approximately 35.46% of the population in Wisconsin holds a high school degree (that's 1,635,833 residents), while 22.11% have attained a college certificate (1,260,899 locals) and 19.96% have a bachelor's degree (920,979 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 107,669 | 1.5% |
| Some High School | 1,635,833 | 0.3% |
| Some College | 1,260,899 | -0.3% |
| Associate Degree | 479,825 | 0.2% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 920,979 | 2.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 448,970 | 2.1% |
No High School 2.33%
Some High School 35.46%
Some College 22.11%
Associate Degree 10.4%
Bachelor's Degree 19.96%
Graduate Degree 9.73%
What is the marital status of Wisconsin residents?
A total of 1,606,504 people in Wisconsin have never been married (which represents 33.18% of the total population), while 2,443,909 of them are wedded (50.48%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 43,480 (0.9%) and 527,377 (10.89%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 1,606,504 | 1.9% |
| Married | 2,443,909 | -0.0% |
| Separated | 43,480 | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 263,751 | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 527,377 | 527,377.0% |
Never Married 33.18%
Married 50.48%
Separated 0.9%
Widowed 5.45%
Divorced 10.89%
What are the most common means of transportation in Wisconsin?
The top three means of transportation people in Wisconsin use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 2,508,957 residents commute by car, 83,149 prefer going to work by walking and 35,380 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 2,508,957 | -1.5% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 35,380 | -8.4% |
| Subway or Elevated | 223 | N/A |
| Railroad | 852 | 526.5% |
| Ferryboat | 322 | 0.6% |
| Bicycle | 15,713 | -2.9% |
| Motorcycle | 3,232 | -1.2% |
| TaxiCab | 4,568 | 17.6% |
| Walk | 83,149 | -1.4% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.