Wisconsin is a state in the Midwest region of the United States, known for the Great Lakes, dairy farms, and northern forests. It has a population of 5,991,540, making it the 21st most populated state in the country. The capital city is Madison. Wisconsin has a manufacturing and agricultural powerhouse.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Wisconsin includes 81.32% White, 6.14% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (81.3%)
Two or more races (6.5%)
Black or African American (6.1%)
Asian (2.9%)
Other race (2.4%)
Native American (0.7%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.0%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,791,677 | 81.32% |
| Two or more races | 383,986 | 6.52% |
| Black or African American | 361,890 | 6.14% |
| Asian | 169,891 | 2.88% |
| Other race | 139,011 | 2.36% |
| Native American | 43,336 | 0.74% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2,229 | 0.04% |
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Wisconsin's average per capita income is $51,533. Household income levels show a median of $75,670. The poverty rate stands at 10.58%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $111,532 | $136,129 |
| Families | $97,261 | $120,679 |
| Households | $75,670 | $99,059 |
| Non Families | $46,629 | $61,003 |
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Wisconsin’s population shows distinct urban-suburban patterns, with Milwaukee County remaining largest at 912,000 residents despite declining 2.8% since 2020. Growth is concentrated in suburban and collar counties, with Dane County (Madison) growing 5% and northern tourist areas seeing increases, with Vilas County and Bayfield County both growing over 4.6%. Most rural counties show modest changes, though Juneau County has declined 2%. The state’s population density varies dramatically from Milwaukee’s 3,786 people per square mile to northern counties with fewer than 10 people per square mile.
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