Wisconsin Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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State Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Wisconsin | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,859,674 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 89.4 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.33% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 40.1 | 37.1 |
| Households | 2,445,541 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Wisconsin grew by 5.0% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 5,890,808 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Wisconsin has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Wisconsin | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $75,766 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.67% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.3% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Wisconsin is about 3% lower than in US.
Housing
| Metric | Wisconsin | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $176,921 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,045 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 67.9% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Wisconsin is about 14.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,045 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Wisconsin spend about 38 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 156 hours, about 6.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Wisconsin | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.8 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 37.6 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 156 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,851 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 11.6% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 6,703 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 811 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Wisconsin:
Ashland County (12.5 min), Door County (13.8 min), Eau Claire County (15.3 min).
Slowest:
Oconto County (26.4 min), Pierce County (25.0 min), Columbia County (23.8 min).
The average commute time in Wisconsin is 19 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in US.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Wisconsin has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Wisconsin | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.35 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Wisconsin:
Dane County (0.4), Ozaukee County (0.4), Waukesha County (0.4).
Lowest:
Clark County (0.2), Adams County (0.2), Juneau County (0.2).
Health
Wisconsin has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Wisconsin | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.5% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Wisconsin:
Dane County (0.8), Waukesha County (0.8), Ozaukee County (0.8).
Lowest:
Menominee County (0.8), Clark County (0.8), Forest County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Wisconsin.
What is the population of Wisconsin?
The population of Wisconsin is 5,859,674, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Wisconsin?
The population density of Wisconsin is 89.4 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Wisconsin?
The median household income in Wisconsin is $75,766, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Wisconsin?
The median home price in Wisconsin is $176,921, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Wisconsin?
The unemployment rate in Wisconsin is 3.3%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.