Sheboygan, Wisconsin Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Sheboygan, WI Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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C
Income Below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Sheboygan | Wisconsin Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 38,631 | 5,910,864 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2357.6 | 90.2 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.12% | 0.34% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 37.9 | 40.4 | 37.3 |
| Households | 16,619 | 2,477,189 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Sheboygan grew by 2.6% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 38,631 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Sheboygan is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 22.1% of residents. That is 0.7 points above Wisconsin as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 8,541 22.1% +0.7 pts
- Millennials 29–44 8,416 21.8% +1.0 pts
- Gen X 45–60 7,324 19.0% -1.8 pts
- Boomers 61–79 5,918 15.3% -2.5 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Wisconsin, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 49.0% of the people living in Sheboygan and men 51.0%.
- Women 49.0% Wisconsin 50.0%
- Men 51.0% Wisconsin 50.0%
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Economy
Sheboygan has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Sheboygan | Wisconsin Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,328 | $77,698 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.66% | 4.41% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.7% | 3.2% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Sheboygan is about 18% lower than in Wisconsin.
Housing
| Metric | Sheboygan | Wisconsin Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $126,350 | $170,479 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $927 | $1,087 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 59.7% | 67.8% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Sheboygan is about 11.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $927 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Sheboygan spend about 27 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 114 hours, about 4.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Sheboygan | Wisconsin Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 13.7 | 18.8 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 27.4 | 37.5 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 114 | 156 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,544 | $4,846 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 8.3% | 13.1% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 8,496 | 6,703 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,781 | 811 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Sheboygan is 14 minutes, shorter than the 19 minutes in Wisconsin.
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
Sheboygan has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Sheboygan | Wisconsin Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.2% | 29.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.28 | 2.33 | 2.53 |
Health
Sheboygan has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Sheboygan | Wisconsin Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.4 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 12.7% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.0% | 18.5% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sheboygan, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Sheboygan, Wisconsin?
About 38,631 people live in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, in 16,619 households of 2.3 people on average. The median age is 37.9, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Sheboygan, Wisconsin urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Sheboygan, Wisconsin has 2,358 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 27 times the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Sheboygan, Wisconsin?
The median home costs 2.0 times the median household income ($126,350 against $63,328), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $927 a month takes about 18% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Sheboygan, Wisconsin?
Unemployment in Sheboygan, Wisconsin is only 2.7%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What share of adults in Sheboygan, Wisconsin have a college degree?
21.2% of adults in Sheboygan, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 5), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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