Wisconsin
With a population of 5,914,872, Wisconsin is the #20 most populous state in the U.S., spanning 72 counties. The median age of residents is 40.2 years. Households earn a median income of $77,485, 3% above the national median, with a poverty rate of 10.6% and a median home value of $266,500.
Demographics
Wisconsin has a population of 5,914,872, making it the #20 most populous state. The median age is 40.2 years.
Population Trend
Rankings →Year-over-Year Population Growth
Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Language at Home
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Wisconsin is $77,485, ranking #26 among all states. The poverty rate is 10.6% and unemployment stands at 3.2%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
The median home value in Wisconsin is $266,500. Renters pay a median of $1,087/mo and the homeownership rate is 67.8%.
Median Home Value Trend
Rankings →Household Type
Education
In Wisconsin, 33.4% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 0.9% below the national average, ranking #29 out of 52 states.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
Rankings →Health & Wellbeing
Life expectancy in Wisconsin is 77.9 years. 15.6% of adults report poor or fair health and 6.3% lack health insurance. 94.8% of residents have health insurance coverage (ACS). Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
16.1% of adults in Wisconsin smoke , 37.7% are obese , and 24.4% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 29.6 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Wisconsin is 6.1 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 14.9 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 10.5 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
12.6% of children in Wisconsin live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 6.0 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 11.6 per 1,000 females age 15-19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Wisconsin is 75.1%. The mean commute time is 24.3 min, which is 11.9% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
Mean Commute Time Trend
Rankings →Elections
In the 2024 presidential election, Wisconsin voted Republican with a margin of 0.9%. The vote was 48.8% Dem / 49.7% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 1.6 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
Counties in Wisconsin
Wisconsin has 72 counties. The highest median income county is Waukesha County at $106,076.
Highest Income Counties
| 1 | Waukesha County | $106,076 |
| 2 | St. Croix County | $103,046 |
| 3 | Ozaukee County | $96,996 |
| 4 | Washington County | $96,359 |
| 5 | Pierce County | $92,109 |
| 6 | Dane County | $89,975 |
| 7 | Calumet County | $88,810 |
| 8 | Columbia County | $85,351 |
| 9 | Outagamie County | $85,069 |
| 10 | Jefferson County | $83,750 |
Lowest Income Counties
| 72 | Langlade County | $55,878 |
| 71 | Adams County | $59,442 |
| 70 | Rusk County | $59,944 |
| 69 | Price County | $60,546 |
| 68 | Iron County | $60,625 |
| 67 | Sawyer County | $60,801 |
| 66 | Forest County | $61,071 |
| 65 | Florence County | $61,086 |
| 64 | Menominee County | $62,108 |
| 63 | Ashland County | $62,462 |
All 72 Counties
About Wisconsin
All data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates. Values are estimates and subject to margin of error. For more information, see our methodology.