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Wisconsin Overview

May 29, 1848
INCORPORATED
65,496
TOTAL AREA [ SQ MI ]
54,154
LAND AREA [ SQ MI ]
11,342
WATER AREA [ SQ MI ]
1,050
ELEVATION AVG [ FT ]
1,951
ELEVATION HIGH [ FT ]
581
ELEVATION LOW [ FT ]
108.6
POP DENSITY [ PPL / SQ MI ]
53215
LARGEST ZIP CODE
Milwaukee
LARGEST CITY
Milwaukee County
LARGEST COUNTY
5,882,128
TOTAL POPULATION
2,948,762
MALE POPULATION
2,933,366
FEMALE POPULATION
100.52
MALES / 100 FEMALES
99.48
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$40,130
PER CAPITA INCOME
$92,974
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$72,458
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
29.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
70.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,543
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.44
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
3,130,460
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
65.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Wisconsin Area Codes

Largest Zip Codes by Population in Wisconsin

The largest zip codes in Wisconsin by population are 53215 (59,400), 54601 (51,116), 53711 (49,749), 54115 (48,796), and 53511 (48,749).
59,400 (1.01%)
51,116 (0.87%)
49,749 (0.85%)
48,796 (0.83%)
48,749 (0.83%)
47,079 (0.80%)
46,539 (0.79%)
46,441 (0.79%)
43,815 (0.74%)
43,618 (0.74%)
43,423 (0.74%)
43,042 (0.73%)
42,498 (0.72%)
41,775 (0.71%)
41,559 (0.71%)
40,653 (0.69%)
40,562 (0.69%)
39,203 (0.67%)
39,066 (0.66%)
38,639 (0.66%)
37,944 (0.65%)
37,327 (0.63%)
37,187 (0.63%)
36,973 (0.63%)
36,286 (0.62%)
36,094 (0.61%)
35,296 (0.60%)
35,223 (0.60%)
34,892 (0.59%)
34,775 (0.59%)
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Largest Cities by Population in Wisconsin

The largest cities in Wisconsin by population are Milwaukee (573,299), Madison (268,516), Green Bay (106,846), Kenosha (99,493), and Racine (77,453).
573,299 (9.75%)
268,516 (4.56%)
106,846 (1.82%)
99,493 (1.69%)
77,453 (1.32%)
75,133 (1.28%)
69,098 (1.17%)
66,373 (1.13%)
65,669 (1.12%)
59,907 (1.02%)
52,043 (0.88%)
49,805 (0.85%)
47,919 (0.81%)
44,527 (0.76%)
41,342 (0.70%)
40,387 (0.69%)
39,906 (0.68%)
38,610 (0.66%)
37,521 (0.64%)
36,642 (0.62%)
36,513 (0.62%)
36,286 (0.62%)
35,847 (0.61%)
34,500 (0.59%)
31,682 (0.54%)
29,826 (0.51%)
27,640 (0.47%)
27,309 (0.46%)
25,549 (0.43%)
25,373 (0.43%)
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Largest Counties by Population in Wisconsin

The largest counties in Wisconsin by population are Milwaukee County (933,063), Dane County (559,891), Waukesha County (407,290), Brown County (268,393), and Racine County (197,068).
933,063 (15.86%)
559,891 (9.52%)
407,290 (6.92%)
268,393 (4.56%)
197,068 (3.35%)
190,611 (3.24%)
171,197 (2.91%)
168,693 (2.87%)
163,817 (2.78%)
137,820 (2.34%)
136,842 (2.33%)
120,216 (2.04%)
117,741 (2.00%)
105,697 (1.80%)
105,127 (1.79%)
104,027 (1.77%)
93,752 (1.59%)
91,745 (1.56%)
89,032 (1.51%)
85,932 (1.46%)
81,242 (1.38%)
74,138 (1.26%)
70,281 (1.19%)
66,254 (1.13%)
65,664 (1.12%)
58,272 (0.99%)
52,361 (0.89%)
51,842 (0.88%)
51,822 (0.88%)
46,683 (0.79%)
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Race in Wisconsin

The most populous races in Wisconsin are White / Caucasian (4,854,979 | 82.5%), Hispanic or Latino (430,976 | 7.3%), and Black / African American (363,331 | 6.2%).
Race in Wisconsin
Race# Population% Population
Asian169,0522.9%
Black / African American363,3316.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific2,2610.0%
Hispanic or Latino430,9767.3%
Native / Alaskan43,7590.7%
White / Caucasian4,854,97982.5%
Two or more Races320,0565.4%
Some other Race128,6902.2%
Total5,882,128100.0%

Ancestry in Wisconsin

The most populous ancestries reported in Wisconsin are German (2,169,214 | 36.9%), Irish (613,259 | 10.4%), Polish (474,430 | 8.1%), Norwegian (392,087 | 6.7%), and English (368,559 | 6.3%), together accounting for 68.3% of all Wisconsin residents.
Ancestry in Wisconsin
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan2390.0%
African18,3790.3%
Alaska Native1190.0%
Alaskan Athabascan740.0%
Albanian4,7220.1%
Aleut2030.0%
Alsatian1700.0%
American185,2843.2%
Apache1,0370.0%
Arab16,8500.3%
Arapaho220.0%
Argentinean2,3490.0%
Armenian3,4420.1%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac2030.0%
Australian1,3620.0%
Austrian22,4780.4%
Bahamian1450.0%
Bangladeshi58,5161.0%
Barbadian870.0%
Basque1180.0%
Belgian43,3700.7%
Belizean1680.0%
Bermudan190.0%
Bhutanese10,5960.2%
Blackfeet2,0520.0%
Bolivian6090.0%
Brazilian2,1020.0%
British18,2370.3%
British West Indian530.0%
Bulgarian1,6380.0%
Burmese12,9800.2%
Cajun2290.0%
Cambodian4020.0%
Canadian6,3080.1%
Cape Verdean710.0%
Carpatho Rusyn1920.0%
Celtic5420.0%
Central American19,2070.3%
Central American Indian2,5210.0%
Cherokee7,7230.1%
Cheyenne1310.0%
Chickasaw4370.0%
Chilean8370.0%
Chinese960.0%
Chippewa22,2530.4%
Choctaw8910.0%
Colombian5,4520.1%
Colville150.0%
Comanche3300.0%
Costa Rican1,0880.0%
Cree2870.0%
Creek3850.0%
Croatian14,9470.3%
Crow510.0%
Cuban6,6990.1%
Cypriot160.0%
Czech77,5291.3%
Czechoslovakian9,9090.2%
Danish50,4280.9%
Delaware1730.0%
Dominican4,1720.1%
Dutch125,7312.1%
Dutch West Indian1000.0%
Eastern European13,2750.2%
Ecuadorian1,9240.0%
Egyptian1,6830.0%
English368,5596.3%
Estonian3710.0%
Ethiopian8870.0%
European84,1931.4%
Fijian2140.0%
Filipino1,6260.0%
Finnish37,0280.6%
French155,3142.6%
French American Indian9670.0%
French Canadian46,3690.8%
German2,169,21436.9%
German Russian1,6870.0%
Ghanaian7740.0%
Greek17,9960.3%
Guamanian / Chamorro7970.0%
Guatemalan5,3550.1%
Guyanese2480.0%
Haitian1,2580.0%
Hmong400.0%
Honduran3,6050.1%
Hopi130.0%
Hungarian22,0150.4%
Icelander1,3250.0%
Indian (Asian)32,0580.5%
Indonesian6,3330.1%
Inupiat3780.0%
Iranian1,9850.0%
Iraqi9740.0%
Irish613,25910.4%
Iroquois9,4480.2%
Israeli5280.0%
Italian202,3513.4%
Jamaican3,8740.1%
Japanese1,8360.0%
Jordanian7320.0%
Kenyan4560.0%
Kiowa440.0%
Korean22,3630.4%
Laotian1,1250.0%
Latvian2,2610.0%
Lebanese3,7920.1%
Liberian5710.0%
Lithuanian13,5250.2%
Lumbee600.0%
Luxembourger6,8050.1%
Macedonian4910.0%
Malaysian5,9850.1%
Maltese1580.0%
Menominee9,4300.2%
Mexican297,9945.1%
Mexican American Indian4,0200.1%
Mongolian1,1080.0%
Moroccan8170.0%
Native Hawaiian2,0790.0%
Navajo7560.0%
New Zealander1600.0%
Nicaraguan4,6710.1%
Nigerian3,9450.1%
Northern European9,6860.2%
Norwegian392,0876.7%
Okinawan690.0%
Osage310.0%
Ottawa4530.0%
Paiute410.0%
Pakistani3,4860.1%
Palestinian2,5750.0%
Panamanian1,2360.0%
Paraguayan5690.0%
Pennsylvania German7,5520.1%
Peruvian2,7700.1%
Pima1210.0%
Polish474,4308.1%
Portuguese3,9530.1%
Potawatomi2,3720.0%
Pueblo2630.0%
Puerto Rican65,5281.1%
Puget Sound Salish200.0%
Romanian4,3180.1%
Russian34,7200.6%
Salvadoran3,2150.1%
Samoan7540.0%
Scandinavian33,1180.6%
Scotch-Irish21,9370.4%
Scottish61,2231.0%
Seminole660.0%
Senegalese2940.0%
Serbian8,1960.1%
Shoshone280.0%
Sierra Leonean570.0%
Sioux2,0430.0%
Slavic3,4150.1%
Slovak12,2520.2%
Slovene8,1220.1%
Somali2,5790.0%
South African7220.0%
South American18,3050.3%
South American Indian3160.0%
Soviet Union160.0%
Spaniard4,8460.1%
Spanish4,3740.1%
Spanish American850.0%
Spanish American Indian410.0%
Sri Lankan9,4950.2%
Subsaharan African31,5030.5%
Sudanese3750.0%
Swedish131,2162.2%
Swiss51,3270.9%
Syrian1,1560.0%
Taiwanese320.0%
Thai37,2640.6%
Tlingit-Haida580.0%
Tohono O'Odham1120.0%
Tongan930.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian840.0%
Turkish1,1650.0%
U.S. Virgin Islander1490.0%
Ugandan510.0%
Ukrainian9,8120.2%
Uruguayan1,0250.0%
Ute310.0%
Venezuelan2,7090.1%
Vietnamese5640.0%
Welsh25,0610.4%
West Indian7370.0%
Yaqui600.0%
Yugoslavian3,6770.1%
Yuman330.0%
Yup'ik540.0%
Zimbabwean1850.0%
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Immigrants in Wisconsin

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Wisconsin came from Latin America (117,491 | 2.0%), Asia (106,191 | 1.8%), Central America (98,147 | 1.7%), Mexico (87,182 | 1.5%), and Europe (46,485 | 0.8%), together accounting for 7.7% of all Wisconsin residents.
Immigrants in Wisconsin
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan3570.0%
Africa16,9100.3%
Albania1,2310.0%
Argentina1,6220.0%
Armenia1410.0%
Asia106,1911.8%
Australia9370.0%
Austria8270.0%
Azores10.0%
Bahamas1150.0%
Bangladesh1,0150.0%
Barbados770.0%
Belarus6270.0%
Belgium3960.0%
Belize1260.0%
Bolivia3130.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina9260.0%
Brazil2,1010.0%
Bulgaria6130.0%
Cambodia5800.0%
Cameroon6110.0%
Canada6,7470.1%
Caribbean5,8360.1%
Central America98,1471.7%
Chile5500.0%
China17,7970.3%
Colombia3,0360.1%
Congo5030.0%
Costa Rica5060.0%
Croatia7620.0%
Cuba1,0870.0%
Czechoslovakia9530.0%
Denmark3410.0%
Dominica690.0%
Dominican Republic1,9480.0%
Eastern Africa4,7760.1%
Eastern Asia25,3480.4%
Eastern Europe22,5300.4%
Ecuador7170.0%
Egypt9280.0%
El Salvador1,6210.0%
England2,4780.0%
Eritrea2310.0%
Ethiopia1,0800.0%
Europe46,4850.8%
France8580.0%
Germany8,7730.2%
Ghana7970.0%
Greece8430.0%
Grenada10.0%
Guatemala2,9030.1%
Guyana1270.0%
Haiti6330.0%
Honduras2,1330.0%
Hong Kong6450.0%
Hungary8580.0%
India23,5940.4%
Indonesia5710.0%
Iran1,0120.0%
Iraq1,1710.0%
Ireland5390.0%
Israel4650.0%
Italy2,0990.0%
Jamaica1,6230.0%
Japan1,9810.0%
Jordan1,3290.0%
Kazakhstan2310.0%
Kenya9330.0%
Korea5,3200.1%
Kuwait5000.0%
Laos12,6810.2%
Latin America117,4912.0%
Latvia4570.0%
Lebanon2090.0%
Liberia5740.0%
Lithuania3150.0%
Malaysia1,4960.0%
Mexico87,1821.5%
Micronesia1770.0%
Middle Africa1,9890.0%
Moldova1610.0%
Morocco7410.0%
Nepal1,1870.0%
Netherlands9620.0%
Nicaragua3,2310.1%
Nigeria2,0790.0%
North Macedonia9210.0%
Northern Africa2,2610.0%
Northern Europe7,6700.1%
Norway2090.0%
Oceania1,5170.0%
Pakistan2,7570.1%
Panama4450.0%
Peru1,9600.0%
Philippines9,2800.2%
Poland4,3210.1%
Portugal1070.0%
Romania1,2470.0%
Russia3,7270.1%
Saudi Arabia9940.0%
Scotland7020.0%
Senegal2440.0%
Serbia8020.0%
Sierra Leone2470.0%
Singapore1610.0%
Somalia1,5370.0%
South Africa1,2110.0%
South America13,5080.2%
South Central Asia30,9110.5%
South Eastern Asia42,8440.7%
Southern Europe4,0290.1%
Spain9350.0%
Sri Lanka3180.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines200.0%
Sudan2140.0%
Sweden4930.0%
Switzerland3540.0%
Syria5040.0%
Taiwan1,9870.0%
Thailand9,6550.2%
Trinidad and Tobago2010.0%
Turkey7600.0%
Uganda1710.0%
Ukraine2,1770.0%
Uruguay5510.0%
Uzbekistan1740.0%
Venezuela2,3020.0%
Vietnam4,4000.1%
West Indies60.0%
Western Africa5,6040.1%
Western Asia6,3920.1%
Western Europe12,1770.2%
Yemen1100.0%
Zaire8080.0%
Zimbabwe1400.0%
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Sex and Age in Wisconsin

Sex and Age in Wisconsin

The most populous age groups in Wisconsin are 55 to 59 Years (208,487 | 7.1%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (209,205 | 7.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Wisconsin
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years164,772 (5.6%)156,822 (5.3%)
5 to 9 Years176,914 (6.0%)168,855 (5.8%)
10 to 14 Years192,217 (6.5%)181,007 (6.2%)
15 to 19 Years199,293 (6.8%)190,128 (6.5%)
20 to 24 Years206,352 (7.0%)197,937 (6.8%)
25 to 29 Years190,680 (6.5%)179,493 (6.1%)
30 to 34 Years186,226 (6.3%)176,943 (6.0%)
35 to 39 Years195,890 (6.6%)186,350 (6.4%)
40 to 44 Years178,307 (6.0%)171,534 (5.9%)
45 to 49 Years174,038 (5.9%)166,703 (5.7%)
50 to 54 Years190,823 (6.5%)183,366 (6.2%)
55 to 59 Years208,487 (7.1%)209,205 (7.1%)
60 to 64 Years206,674 (7.0%)204,492 (7.0%)
65 to 69 Years169,100 (5.7%)175,852 (6.0%)
70 to 74 Years133,572 (4.5%)139,472 (4.8%)
75 to 79 Years79,589 (2.7%)94,162 (3.2%)
80 to 84 Years51,461 (1.8%)67,493 (2.3%)
85 Years and over44,367 (1.5%)83,552 (2.9%)
Total2,948,762 (100.0%)2,933,366 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Wisconsin

Median Family Size in Wisconsin

The median family size in Wisconsin is 2.97 persons per family, with married-couple families (1,152,787 | 77.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (110,094 | 7.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.73 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Wisconsin
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,152,787 (77.5%)3.00
Single Male/Father110,094 (7.4%)2.73
Single Female/Mother225,419 (15.1%)2.96
Total Families1,488,300 (100.0%)2.97

Median Household Size in Wisconsin

The median household size in Wisconsin is 2.37 persons per household, with single female/mother households (225,419 | 9.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.22 persons per household. non-family households (937,188 | 38.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.27 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Wisconsin
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,152,787 (47.5%)3.02
Single Male/Father110,094 (4.5%)3.16
Single Female/Mother225,419 (9.3%)3.22
Non-family937,188 (38.6%)1.27
Total Households2,425,488 (100.0%)2.37

Household Size by Marriage Status in Wisconsin

Out of a total of 2,425,488 households in Wisconsin, 1,488,300 (61.4%) are family households, while 937,188 (38.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 738,870, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 745,807.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Wisconsin
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-745,807 (30.7%)
2-Person Households738,870 (30.5%)161,863 (6.7%)
3-Person Households306,306 (12.6%)17,808 (0.7%)
4-Person Households261,941 (10.8%)8,134 (0.3%)
5-Person Households116,176 (4.8%)2,430 (0.1%)
6-Person Households41,360 (1.7%)626 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households23,647 (1.0%)520 (0.0%)
Total1,488,300 (61.4%)937,188 (38.6%)

Female Fertility in Wisconsin

Fertility by Age in Wisconsin

Average fertility rate in Wisconsin is 51.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 88.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 73.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Wisconsin
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years1,269 (1.9%)7.0
20 to 34 years48,808 (73.5%)88.0
35 to 50 years16,341 (24.6%)29.0
Total66,418 (100.0%)51.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Wisconsin

71.9% of women with births (66,418) in Wisconsin are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 91.1% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 17.7% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Wisconsin
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years113 (8.9%)1,156 (91.1%)
20 to 34 years34,214 (70.1%)14,594 (29.9%)
35 to 50 years13,449 (82.3%)2,892 (17.7%)
Total47,755 (71.9%)18,663 (28.1%)

Fertility by Education in Wisconsin

Average fertility rate in Wisconsin is 51.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 63.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 29.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 30.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Wisconsin
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School5,250 (7.9%)29.0
High School Diploma14,164 (21.3%)53.0
College or Associate's Degree20,510 (30.9%)48.0
Bachelor's Degree18,216 (27.4%)61.0
Graduate Degree8,278 (12.5%)63.0
Total66,418 (100.0%)51.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Wisconsin

28.1% of women with births in Wisconsin are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 93.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 49.2% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Wisconsin
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School2,940 (56.0%)2,310 (44.0%)
High School Diploma7,195 (50.8%)6,969 (49.2%)
College or Associate's Degree13,373 (65.2%)7,137 (34.8%)
Bachelor's Degree16,577 (91.0%)1,639 (9.0%)
Graduate Degree7,699 (93.0%)579 (7.0%)
Total47,755 (71.9%)18,663 (28.1%)

Income in Wisconsin

Income Overview in Wisconsin

Per Capita Income in Wisconsin is $40,130, while median incomes of families and households are $92,974 and $72,458 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income5,882,128$40,130
Median Family Income1,488,300$92,974
Mean Family Income1,488,300$115,460
Median Household Income2,425,488$72,458
Mean Household Income2,425,488$94,995
Income Deficit1,488,300$10,543
Wage / Income Gap (%)5,882,12829.41%
Wage / Income Gap ($)5,882,12870.59¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index5,882,1280.44

Earnings by Sex in Wisconsin

Average Earnings in Wisconsin are $42,431, $50,064 for men and $35,339 for women, a difference of 29.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Wisconsin
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,743,020 (52.5%)$50,064
Female1,577,736 (47.5%)$35,339
Total3,320,756 (100.0%)$42,431

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Wisconsin

The most common earnings brackets in Wisconsin are $100,000+ for men (267,817 | 15.4%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (123,264 | 7.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Wisconsin
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less74,046 (4.3%)91,959 (5.8%)
$2,500 to $4,99955,746 (3.2%)69,413 (4.4%)
$5,000 to $7,49957,069 (3.3%)68,704 (4.3%)
$7,500 to $9,99939,268 (2.2%)51,416 (3.3%)
$10,000 to $12,49946,580 (2.7%)61,205 (3.9%)
$12,500 to $14,99934,233 (2.0%)47,397 (3.0%)
$15,000 to $17,49935,590 (2.0%)47,644 (3.0%)
$17,500 to $19,99926,924 (1.5%)39,250 (2.5%)
$20,000 to $22,49931,101 (1.8%)43,967 (2.8%)
$22,500 to $24,99939,953 (2.3%)55,661 (3.5%)
$25,000 to $29,99974,380 (4.3%)101,231 (6.4%)
$30,000 to $34,99982,053 (4.7%)104,104 (6.6%)
$35,000 to $39,99984,792 (4.9%)97,204 (6.2%)
$40,000 to $44,99988,937 (5.1%)92,041 (5.8%)
$45,000 to $49,99999,612 (5.7%)89,967 (5.7%)
$50,000 to $54,99989,314 (5.1%)74,982 (4.8%)
$55,000 to $64,999171,876 (9.9%)122,082 (7.7%)
$65,000 to $74,999132,066 (7.6%)89,839 (5.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999211,663 (12.1%)123,264 (7.8%)
$100,000+267,817 (15.4%)106,406 (6.7%)
Total1,743,020 (100.0%)1,577,736 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Wisconsin

Average earnings in Wisconsin are $56,814 for men and $41,340 for women, a difference of 27.2%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $91,425, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $39,363. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $68,128, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $25,150.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Wisconsin
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$39,363$25,150
High School Diploma$46,409$30,546
College or Associate's Degree$55,702$37,376
Bachelor's Degree$74,563$53,015
Graduate Degree$91,425$68,128
Total$56,814$41,340

Family Income in Wisconsin

Family Income Brackets in Wisconsin

According to the Wisconsin family income data, there are 349,750 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.5% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 22,324 families (1.5%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Wisconsin
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00034,2312.3%
$10,000 to $14,99922,3241.5%
$15,000 to $24,99952,0913.5%
$25,000 to $34,99974,4155.0%
$35,000 to $49,999135,4359.1%
$50,000 to $74,999254,49917.1%
$75,000 to $99,999236,64015.9%
$100,000 to $149,999349,75023.5%
$150,000 to $199,999169,66611.4%
$200,000+160,73610.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Wisconsin

4-person families (246,644 | 16.6%) account for the highest median family income in Wisconsin with $117,736 per family, while 2-person families (786,164 | 52.8%) have the highest median income of $40,781 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Wisconsin
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families786,164 (52.8%)$81,562
3-Person Families294,664 (19.8%)$99,203
4-Person Families246,644 (16.6%)$117,736
5-Person Families103,962 (7.0%)$113,047
6-Person Families37,090 (2.5%)$105,612
7+ Person Families19,776 (1.3%)$98,229
Total1,488,300 (100.0%)$92,974

Family Income by Number of Earners in Wisconsin

The median family income in Wisconsin is $92,974, with families comprising 3+ earners (173,115) having the highest median family income of $143,292, while families with no earners (234,094) have the lowest median family income of $56,944, accounting for 11.6% and 15.7% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Wisconsin
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners234,094 (15.7%)$56,944
1 Earner422,633 (28.4%)$63,199
2 Earners658,458 (44.2%)$113,776
3+ Earners173,115 (11.6%)$143,292
Total1,488,300 (100.0%)$92,974

Household Income in Wisconsin

Household Income Brackets in Wisconsin

With 446,290 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Wisconsin, accounting for 18.4% of all households. In contrast, only 82,467 households (3.4%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Wisconsin
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00097,0204.0%
$10,000 to $14,99982,4673.4%
$15,000 to $24,999160,0826.6%
$25,000 to $34,999191,6147.9%
$35,000 to $49,999276,50611.4%
$50,000 to $74,999441,43918.2%
$75,000 to $99,999344,41914.2%
$100,000 to $149,999446,29018.4%
$150,000 to $199,999198,8908.2%
$200,000+184,3377.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Wisconsin

The median household income in Wisconsin is $72,458, with the highest median household income of $88,582 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 887,921 households (36.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $41,408, with 117,504 households (4.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Wisconsin
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years117,504 (4.8%)$41,408
25 to 44 Years752,525 (31.0%)$82,872
45 to 64 Years887,921 (36.6%)$88,582
65+ Years667,538 (27.5%)$52,831
Total2,425,488 (100.0%)$72,458

Poverty in Wisconsin

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Wisconsin

With 9.6% poverty level for males and 11.7% for females among the residents of Wisconsin, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 49,168 males (18.8%) and 60,423 females (24.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Wisconsin
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years23,183 (14.3%)23,872 (15.5%)
5 Years4,587 (13.3%)4,714 (14.3%)
6 to 11 Years30,724 (14.3%)26,987 (13.2%)
12 to 14 Years13,421 (11.9%)11,923 (11.3%)
15 Years4,748 (12.3%)4,532 (12.0%)
16 and 17 Years8,793 (11.3%)7,854 (10.7%)
18 to 24 Years49,168 (18.8%)60,423 (24.6%)
25 to 34 Years30,902 (8.4%)46,537 (13.1%)
35 to 44 Years24,434 (6.7%)34,237 (9.6%)
45 to 54 Years22,959 (6.4%)26,279 (7.5%)
55 to 64 Years32,377 (7.9%)36,706 (8.9%)
65 to 74 Years19,174 (6.4%)25,490 (8.2%)
75 Years and over10,943 (6.5%)26,694 (11.6%)
Total275,413 (9.6%)336,248 (11.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Wisconsin

According to the poverty statistics in Wisconsin, males aged 45 to 54 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 93.6% of males and 92.5% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Wisconsin
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years138,645 (85.7%)130,472 (84.5%)
5 Years29,839 (86.7%)28,256 (85.7%)
6 to 11 Years183,308 (85.7%)177,263 (86.8%)
12 to 14 Years99,279 (88.1%)93,477 (88.7%)
15 Years33,985 (87.7%)33,351 (88.0%)
16 and 17 Years68,946 (88.7%)65,423 (89.3%)
18 to 24 Years211,856 (81.2%)185,007 (75.4%)
25 to 34 Years336,725 (91.6%)308,415 (86.9%)
35 to 44 Years341,691 (93.3%)322,399 (90.4%)
45 to 54 Years337,067 (93.6%)323,239 (92.5%)
55 to 64 Years378,502 (92.1%)375,530 (91.1%)
65 to 74 Years280,267 (93.6%)286,451 (91.8%)
75 Years and over158,123 (93.5%)203,987 (88.4%)
Total2,598,233 (90.4%)2,533,270 (88.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Wisconsin

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Wisconsin show that 3.0% or 35,130 of the total 1,152,787 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 22.3%, comprising of 2,344 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.5%, which includes 8,053 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Wisconsin
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children707,023 (97.4%)18,732 (2.6%)
1 or 2 Children315,055 (97.5%)8,053 (2.5%)
3 or 4 Children87,413 (93.6%)6,001 (6.4%)
5 or more Children8,166 (77.7%)2,344 (22.3%)
Total1,117,657 (97.0%)35,130 (3.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Wisconsin

According to the poverty data in Wisconsin, 10.8% or 11,946 single-father households and 22.6% or 50,996 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 236 households (31.9%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 1,507 households (61.6%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Wisconsin
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children2,857 (6.7%)6,498 (8.5%)
1 or 2 Children6,871 (12.0%)30,660 (25.4%)
3 or 4 Children1,982 (21.4%)12,331 (46.8%)
5 or more Children236 (31.9%)1,507 (61.6%)
Total11,946 (10.8%)50,996 (22.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Wisconsin

The poverty data for Wisconsin shows that 35,130 of the married-couple family households (3.0%) and 62,942 of the single-parent households (18.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 2,344 households (22.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 1,743 household (54.7%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Wisconsin
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children18,732 (2.6%)9,355 (7.9%)
1 or 2 Children8,053 (2.5%)37,531 (21.1%)
3 or 4 Children6,001 (6.4%)14,313 (40.2%)
5 or more Children2,344 (22.3%)1,743 (54.7%)
Total35,130 (3.0%)62,942 (18.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Wisconsin

Employment by Class of Employer in Wisconsin

Among the 2,974,249 employed individuals in Wisconsin, private company employees (2,067,133 | 69.5%), not-for-profit organizations (280,106 | 9.4%), and local government employees (206,123 | 6.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Wisconsin
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees2,067,13369.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)98,7023.3%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)150,8565.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations280,1069.4%
Local Government Employees206,1236.9%
State Government Employees119,8844.0%
Federal Government Employees45,6331.5%
Unpaid Family Workers5,8120.2%
Total2,974,249100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Wisconsin

According to the labor force statistics for Wisconsin, out of the total population over 16 years of age (4,764,779), 65.7% or 3,130,460 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.4% or 106,436 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 87.1% or 322,421 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 8.5% or 14,032 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Wisconsin
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years165,084 (52.8%)14,032 (8.5%)
20 to 24 Years327,878 (81.1%)19,673 (6.0%)
25 to 29 Years322,421 (87.1%)12,574 (3.9%)
30 to 34 Years313,778 (86.4%)9,727 (3.1%)
35 to 44 Years636,178 (86.9%)16,541 (2.6%)
45 to 54 Years614,840 (86.0%)15,371 (2.5%)
55 to 59 Years325,800 (78.0%)8,145 (2.5%)
60 to 64 Years249,167 (60.6%)5,482 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years148,319 (24.0%)3,263 (2.2%)
75 Years and over26,079 (6.2%)522 (2.0%)
Total3,130,460 (65.7%)106,436 (3.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Wisconsin

According to labor force statistics for Wisconsin, 81.8% of individuals (2,461,535) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (3,009,211) are in the labor force, with 2.8% or 68,923 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 88.8% or 907,566 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.6% or 8,069 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Wisconsin
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School122,264 (62.7%)12,870 (6.6%)
High School Diploma617,563 (75.9%)30,919 (3.8%)
College / Associate Degree815,111 (83.3%)27,399 (2.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher907,566 (88.8%)15,331 (1.5%)
Total2,461,535 (81.8%)84,258 (2.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Wisconsin

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Wisconsin are Management (313,164 | 10.4%), Community & Social Service (300,145 | 9.9%), Computers, Engineering & Science (193,841 | 6.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (191,505 | 6.3%), and Education Instruction & Library (175,949 | 5.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Wisconsin

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Wisconsin, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (84.5%), Computers & Mathematics (73.2%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (72.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (79.6%), Health Technologists (78.6%), and Education Instruction & Library (73.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Wisconsin
OccupationMaleFemale
Management185,240 (59.2%)127,924 (40.8%)
Business & Financial70,889 (43.6%)91,625 (56.4%)
Computers, Engineering & Science141,109 (72.8%)52,732 (27.2%)
Computers & Mathematics66,642 (73.2%)24,406 (26.8%)
Architecture & Engineering57,241 (84.5%)10,534 (15.5%)
Life, Physical & Social Science17,226 (49.2%)17,792 (50.8%)
Community & Social Service 95,231 (31.7%)204,914 (68.3%)
Education, Arts & Media14,611 (28.5%)36,734 (71.5%)
Legal Services & Support9,933 (45.8%)11,756 (54.2%)
Education Instruction & Library46,723 (26.6%)129,226 (73.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment23,964 (46.8%)27,198 (53.2%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating39,105 (20.4%)152,400 (79.6%)
Health Technologists28,466 (21.4%)104,721 (78.6%)
Total (Category)531,574 (45.8%)629,595 (54.2%)
Total (Overall)1,585,001 (52.5%)1,435,889 (47.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Wisconsin are Food Preparation & Serving (150,661 | 5.0%), Healthcare Support (112,163 | 3.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (92,811 | 3.1%), Personal Care & Service (67,636 | 2.2%), and Security & Protection (49,380 | 1.6%).
Services Occupations in Wisconsin

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Wisconsin, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (82.4%), Security & Protection (77.4%), and Firefighting & Prevention (72.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (87.7%), Personal Care & Service (81.4%), and Food Preparation & Serving (57.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Wisconsin
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support13,803 (12.3%)98,360 (87.7%)
Security & Protection38,232 (77.4%)11,148 (22.6%)
Firefighting & Prevention17,442 (72.2%)6,715 (27.8%)
Law Enforcement20,790 (82.4%)4,433 (17.6%)
Food Preparation & Serving63,865 (42.4%)86,796 (57.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance58,665 (63.2%)34,146 (36.8%)
Personal Care & Service12,571 (18.6%)55,065 (81.4%)
Total (Category)187,136 (39.6%)285,515 (60.4%)
Total (Overall)1,585,001 (52.5%)1,435,889 (47.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Wisconsin are Office & Administration (323,017 | 10.7%), and Sales & Related (261,228 | 8.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Wisconsin

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Wisconsin
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related133,986 (51.3%)127,242 (48.7%)
Office & Administration75,805 (23.5%)247,212 (76.5%)
Total (Category)209,791 (35.9%)374,454 (64.1%)
Total (Overall)1,585,001 (52.5%)1,435,889 (47.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Wisconsin are Construction & Extraction (135,633 | 4.5%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (100,719 | 3.3%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (25,589 | 0.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Wisconsin

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Wisconsin
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry19,065 (74.5%)6,524 (25.5%)
Construction & Extraction131,917 (97.3%)3,716 (2.7%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair96,884 (96.2%)3,835 (3.8%)
Total (Category)247,866 (94.6%)14,075 (5.4%)
Total (Overall)1,585,001 (52.5%)1,435,889 (47.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Wisconsin are Production (291,140 | 9.6%), Material Moving (140,877 | 4.7%), and Transportation (108,867 | 3.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Wisconsin

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Wisconsin
OccupationMaleFemale
Production210,574 (72.3%)80,566 (27.7%)
Transportation96,079 (88.2%)12,788 (11.7%)
Material Moving101,981 (72.4%)38,896 (27.6%)
Total (Category)408,634 (75.5%)132,250 (24.4%)
Total (Overall)1,585,001 (52.5%)1,435,889 (47.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Wisconsin

Employment Industries in Wisconsin

The major employment industries in Wisconsin include Manufacturing (546,510 | 18.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (443,625 | 14.7%), Retail Trade (332,371 | 11.0%), Educational Services (258,579 | 8.6%), and Construction (185,329 | 6.1%).
Employment Industries in Wisconsin

Employment Industries by Sex in Wisconsin

The Wisconsin industries that see more men than women are Construction (90.3%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (86.0%), and Utilities (79.6%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (81.3%), Educational Services (68.4%), and Finance & Insurance (60.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Wisconsin
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting45,767 (76.8%)13,838 (23.2%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction3,565 (86.0%)583 (14.1%)
Construction167,392 (90.3%)17,937 (9.7%)
Manufacturing386,598 (70.7%)159,912 (29.3%)
Wholesale Trade55,719 (72.0%)21,648 (28.0%)
Retail Trade169,641 (51.0%)162,730 (49.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing92,423 (74.1%)32,299 (25.9%)
Utilities17,754 (79.6%)4,549 (20.4%)
Information26,464 (57.9%)19,272 (42.1%)
Finance & Insurance57,813 (39.5%)88,409 (60.5%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing19,787 (52.6%)17,846 (47.4%)
Professional & Scientific90,155 (54.9%)73,976 (45.1%)
Enterprise Management2,036 (47.4%)2,263 (52.6%)
Administrative & Support58,968 (59.3%)40,520 (40.7%)
Educational Services81,610 (31.6%)176,969 (68.4%)
Health Care & Social Assistance83,122 (18.7%)360,503 (81.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation26,282 (51.8%)24,426 (48.2%)
Accommodation & Food Services84,841 (46.0%)99,432 (54.0%)
Public Administration56,439 (53.4%)49,160 (46.6%)
Total1,585,001 (52.5%)1,435,889 (47.5%)

Education in Wisconsin

School Enrollment in Wisconsin

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,380,809 students in Wisconsin are high school (301,019 | 21.8%), college / undergraduate (299,251 | 21.7%), and middle school (294,579 | 21.3%).
School Enrollment in Wisconsin
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool72,6625.3%
Kindergarten75,9825.5%
Elementary School273,29819.8%
Middle School294,57921.3%
High School301,01921.8%
College / Undergraduate299,25121.7%
Graduate / Professional64,0184.6%
Total1,380,809100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Wisconsin

Out of a total of 1,380,809 students who are enrolled in schools in Wisconsin, 234,738 (17.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,146,071 (83.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 18,222 (32.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 196,657 (89.1% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Wisconsin
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds37,423 (67.2%)18,222 (32.8%)
5 to 9 Year Old272,981 (82.9%)56,444 (17.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds308,516 (84.9%)54,941 (15.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds196,657 (89.1%)24,077 (10.9%)
18 to 19 Year Olds99,624 (83.7%)19,409 (16.3%)
20 to 24 Year Olds130,817 (81.4%)29,819 (18.6%)
25 to 34 Year Olds56,330 (77.5%)16,310 (22.5%)
35 Years and over43,619 (73.6%)15,620 (26.4%)
Total1,146,071 (83.0%)234,738 (17.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Wisconsin

Business (268,526 | 18.9%), education (202,815 | 14.2%), science & technology (158,184 | 11.1%), bio, nature & agricultural (116,060 | 8.2%), and social sciences (96,860 | 6.8%) are the most common fields of study among 1,423,916 individuals in Wisconsin who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Wisconsin
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics55,5253.9%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural116,0608.2%
Physical & Health Sciences41,4382.9%
Psychology64,9484.6%
Social Sciences96,8606.8%
Engineering88,0866.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies9,4180.7%
Science & Technology158,18411.1%
Business268,52618.9%
Education202,81514.2%
Literature & Languages56,4564.0%
Liberal Arts & History57,3274.0%
Visual & Performing Arts53,3233.7%
Communications62,2384.4%
Arts & Humanities92,7126.5%
Total1,423,916100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Wisconsin

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Wisconsin

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Wisconsin are males with 2 vehicles (695,102, accounting for 44.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (605,909, making up 49.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Wisconsin
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle40,677 (2.6%)35,937 (2.6%)
1 Vehicle263,028 (16.9%)287,782 (20.7%)
2 Vehicles695,102 (44.8%)605,909 (43.5%)
3 Vehicles347,530 (22.4%)294,465 (21.1%)
4 Vehicles137,031 (8.8%)115,467 (8.3%)
5 or more Vehicles69,201 (4.5%)53,466 (3.8%)
Total1,552,569 (100.0%)1,393,026 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Wisconsin

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Wisconsin are 15 to 19 minutes (445,788 commuters, 16.7%), 10 to 14 minutes (434,642 commuters, 16.3%), and 20 to 24 minutes (386,625 commuters, 14.5%).
Commute Time in Wisconsin
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes115,5824.3%
5 to 9 Minutes368,95813.8%
10 to 14 Minutes434,64216.3%
15 to 19 Minutes445,78816.7%
20 to 24 Minutes386,62514.5%
25 to 29 Minutes188,4557.0%
30 to 34 Minutes292,51810.9%
35 to 39 Minutes83,3023.1%
40 to 44 Minutes84,2313.2%
45 to 59 Minutes145,4335.4%
60 to 89 Minutes82,7763.1%
90 or more Minutes45,5301.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Wisconsin

The most common commute times in Wisconsin are 15 to 19 minutes (229,117 commuters, 16.1%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (216,671 commuters, 17.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Wisconsin
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes63,468 (4.5%)52,114 (4.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes181,602 (12.8%)187,356 (15.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes219,446 (15.4%)215,196 (17.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes229,117 (16.1%)216,671 (17.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes204,035 (14.3%)182,590 (14.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes99,969 (7.0%)88,486 (7.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes164,378 (11.6%)128,140 (10.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes45,524 (3.2%)37,778 (3.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes47,528 (3.3%)36,703 (2.9%)
45 to 59 Minutes84,783 (6.0%)60,650 (4.9%)
60 to 89 Minutes52,915 (3.7%)29,861 (2.4%)
90 or more Minutes29,454 (2.1%)16,076 (1.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Wisconsin

The most frequent times of departure to work in Wisconsin are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (190,070, 13.4%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (208,978, 16.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Wisconsin
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM122,531 (8.6%)53,005 (4.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM87,371 (6.1%)37,476 (3.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM109,664 (7.7%)54,288 (4.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM140,780 (9.9%)92,940 (7.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM155,410 (10.9%)130,486 (10.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM190,070 (13.4%)208,978 (16.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM146,462 (10.3%)191,271 (15.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM108,151 (7.6%)121,323 (9.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM46,508 (3.3%)59,415 (4.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM54,081 (3.8%)67,503 (5.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM29,009 (2.0%)32,175 (2.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM15,716 (1.1%)18,244 (1.5%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM116,258 (8.2%)102,037 (8.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM100,208 (7.0%)82,480 (6.6%)
Total1,422,219 (100.0%)1,251,621 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Wisconsin

Occupancy by Ownership in Wisconsin

Of the total 2,425,488 dwellings in Wisconsin, owner-occupied units account for 1,641,590 (67.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 783,898 (32.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Wisconsin
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,641,59067.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units783,89832.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units2,425,488100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Wisconsin

Occupancy by Household Size in Wisconsin
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household745,80730.7%
2-Person Household900,73337.1%
3-Person Household324,11413.4%
4+ Person Household454,83418.8%
Total Housing Units2,425,488100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Wisconsin

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Wisconsin
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household380,598 (51.0%)365,209 (49.0%)
2-Person Household683,302 (75.9%)217,431 (24.1%)
3-Person Household229,828 (70.9%)94,286 (29.1%)
4+ Person Household347,862 (76.5%)106,972 (23.5%)
Total Housing Units1,641,590 (67.7%)783,898 (32.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Wisconsin

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Wisconsin
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School72,451 (50.3%)71,503 (49.7%)
High School Diploma426,549 (64.3%)237,228 (35.7%)
College/Associate Degree528,386 (65.9%)273,013 (34.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher614,204 (75.2%)202,154 (24.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Wisconsin

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Wisconsin
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years476,23519.6%
35 to 44 Years393,79416.2%
45 to 54 Years404,48716.7%
55 to 64 Years483,43419.9%
65 to 74 Years386,65715.9%
75 to 84 Years192,6437.9%
85 Years and Over88,2383.6%
Total2,425,488100.0%

Housing Finances in Wisconsin

Median Income by Occupancy in Wisconsin

Median Income by Occupancy in Wisconsin
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,641,590 (67.7%)$90,239
Renter-Occupied783,898 (32.3%)$44,856
Average2,425,488 (100.0%)$72,458

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Wisconsin

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Wisconsin
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00023,462 (1.4%)37,017 (4.7%)
$5,000 to $9,99913,810 (0.8%)23,635 (3.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99925,784 (1.6%)57,470 (7.3%)
$15,000 to $19,99929,342 (1.8%)44,078 (5.6%)
$20,000 to $24,99938,414 (2.3%)49,434 (6.3%)
$25,000 to $34,99994,030 (5.7%)97,325 (12.4%)
$35,000 to $49,999151,527 (9.2%)125,192 (16.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999286,942 (17.5%)154,620 (19.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999252,699 (15.4%)90,535 (11.6%)
$100,000 to $149,999372,842 (22.7%)72,395 (9.2%)
$150,000 or more352,738 (21.5%)32,197 (4.1%)
Total1,641,590 (100.0%)783,898 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Wisconsin

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Wisconsin
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30035,673 (2.2%)18,700 (2.4%)
$300 to $499146,609 (8.9%)36,659 (4.7%)
$500 to $799328,854 (20.0%)149,921 (19.1%)
$800 to $999168,934 (10.3%)177,645 (22.7%)
$1,000 to $1,499372,581 (22.7%)258,461 (33.0%)
$1,500 to $1,999284,239 (17.3%)79,264 (10.1%)
$2,000 to $2,499152,010 (9.3%)18,391 (2.4%)
$2,500 to $2,99973,857 (4.5%)6,093 (0.8%)
$3,000 or more78,833 (4.8%)6,905 (0.9%)
Total1,641,590 (100.0%)783,898 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Wisconsin

Housing Structures in Wisconsin

Housing Structures in Wisconsin
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,612,19066.5%
Single Unit, Attached109,6434.5%
2 Unit Apartments146,4036.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments85,7373.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments122,6125.1%
10 or more Apartments286,30311.8%
Mobile Home / Other62,6002.6%
Total2,425,488100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Wisconsin

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Wisconsin
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,455,551 (90.3%)156,639 (9.7%)
Single Unit, Attached63,288 (57.7%)46,355 (42.3%)
2 Unit Apartments32,013 (21.9%)114,390 (78.1%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments9,812 (11.4%)75,925 (88.6%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments11,055 (9.0%)111,557 (91.0%)
10 or more Apartments19,888 (7.0%)266,415 (93.0%)
Mobile Home / Other49,983 (79.8%)12,617 (20.2%)
Total1,641,590 (67.7%)783,898 (32.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Wisconsin

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Wisconsin
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room2,663 (0.2%)35,213 (4.5%)
2 or 3 Rooms36,779 (2.2%)204,324 (26.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms440,232 (26.8%)379,702 (48.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms631,763 (38.5%)122,780 (15.7%)
8 or more Rooms530,153 (32.3%)41,879 (5.3%)
Total1,641,590 (100.0%)783,898 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Wisconsin

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Wisconsin
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,150,931 (70.1%)436,994 (55.7%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas245,335 (14.9%)38,689 (4.9%)
Electricity134,017 (8.2%)271,799 (34.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene33,896 (2.1%)6,149 (0.8%)
Coal or Coke350 (0.0%)211 (0.0%)
All other Fuels73,672 (4.5%)18,358 (2.3%)
No Fuel Used3,389 (0.2%)11,698 (1.5%)
Total1,641,590 (100.0%)783,898 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Wisconsin

Household Vehicle Usage in Wisconsin
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle35,340 (2.1%)116,669 (14.9%)
1 Vehicle394,195 (24.0%)393,448 (50.2%)
2 Vehicles752,611 (45.9%)212,559 (27.1%)
3 or more Vehicles459,444 (28.0%)61,222 (7.8%)
Total1,641,590 (100.0%)783,898 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Wisconsin

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Wisconsin

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units620,7371,020,853
Median Property Value$215,200$240,600
Median Household Income$67,950$260,434
Monthly Housing Costs$624$76,973
Real Estate Taxes$3,484$9,039

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Wisconsin

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Wisconsin
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00044,504 (7.2%)21,687 (2.1%)
$50,000 to $99,99957,963 (9.3%)59,762 (5.9%)
$100,000 to $299,999338,208 (54.5%)587,264 (57.5%)
$300,000 to $499,999125,243 (20.2%)259,082 (25.4%)
$500,000 to $749,99934,284 (5.5%)65,345 (6.4%)
$750,000 to $999,99910,423 (1.7%)16,741 (1.6%)
$1,000,000 or more10,112 (1.6%)10,972 (1.1%)
Total620,737 (100.0%)1,020,853 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Wisconsin

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Wisconsin
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00022,922 (3.7%)21,276 (2.1%)
$10,000 to $24,99959,721 (9.6%)14,350 (1.4%)
$25,000 to $34,99957,047 (9.2%)33,819 (3.3%)
$35,000 to $49,99978,163 (12.6%)36,983 (3.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999122,885 (19.8%)73,364 (7.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99988,555 (14.3%)164,057 (16.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99999,140 (16.0%)164,144 (16.1%)
$150,000 or more92,304 (14.9%)273,702 (26.8%)
Total620,737 (100.0%)1,020,853 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Wisconsin

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Wisconsin
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x193,242 (31.1%)103,471 (10.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x119,968 (19.3%)393,709 (38.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x82,378 (13.3%)288,412 (28.2%)
4.0x or more218,511 (35.2%)137,950 (13.5%)
Total620,737 (100.0%)1,020,853 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Wisconsin

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Wisconsin
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80032,175 (5.2%)3,499 (0.3%)
$800 to $1,49943,875 (7.1%)18,394 (1.8%)
$800 to $1,499523,977 (84.4%)53,825 (5.3%)
Total620,737 (100.0%)1,020,853 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Wisconsin

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wisconsin

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wisconsin
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years374,728 (96.0%)15,541 (4.0%)
6 to 18 Years924,187 (96.0%)38,497 (4.0%)
19 to 25 Years493,735 (90.6%)51,343 (9.4%)
26 to 34 Years585,121 (89.6%)67,673 (10.4%)
35 to 44 Years665,167 (92.2%)56,512 (7.8%)
45 to 54 Years663,925 (93.6%)45,050 (6.4%)
55 to 64 Years783,735 (95.2%)39,334 (4.8%)
65 to 74 Years609,114 (99.6%)2,268 (0.4%)
75 Years and older399,101 (99.8%)646 (0.2%)
Total5,498,813 (94.6%)316,864 (5.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Wisconsin

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Wisconsin
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born374,728 (96.0%)15,541 (4.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen924,187 (96.0%)38,497 (4.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen493,735 (90.6%)51,343 (9.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Wisconsin

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Wisconsin
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000502,669 (92.1%)43,055 (7.9%)
$25,000 to $49,999797,887 (91.4%)74,636 (8.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999879,596 (92.7%)69,157 (7.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999821,080 (94.6%)46,854 (5.4%)
$100,000 and over2,420,475 (96.8%)79,431 (3.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wisconsin

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wisconsin
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6135,813 (34.8%)260,965 (66.9%)
6 to 18 Years294,429 (30.6%)687,180 (71.4%)
19 to 25 Years81,913 (15.0%)427,339 (78.4%)
25 to 34 Years116,027 (17.8%)490,468 (75.1%)
35 to 44 Years110,018 (15.2%)578,783 (80.2%)
45 to 54 Years99,850 (14.1%)587,089 (82.8%)
55 to 64 Years152,745 (18.6%)671,006 (81.5%)
65 to 74 Years587,634 (96.1%)360,744 (59.0%)
75 Years and over396,643 (99.2%)257,231 (64.3%)
Total1,975,072 (34.0%)4,320,805 (74.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Wisconsin

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Wisconsin
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years790 (0.5%)1,157 (0.7%)
5 to 17 Years31,724 (6.5%)18,405 (4.0%)
18 to 34 Years48,237 (7.4%)43,634 (6.9%)
35 to 64 Years125,798 (11.1%)124,964 (11.2%)
65 to 74 Years67,171 (22.4%)57,829 (18.5%)
75 Years and over71,478 (42.3%)98,352 (42.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Wisconsin

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Wisconsin: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years642 (0.4%)757 (0.5%)
5 to 17 Years2,522 (0.5%)2,335 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years6,531 (1.0%)4,012 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years36,894 (3.3%)19,894 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years36,673 (12.2%)15,535 (5.0%)
75 Years and over43,182 (25.5%)36,269 (15.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Wisconsin: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years337 (0.2%)613 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years3,136 (0.6%)3,248 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years6,141 (0.9%)6,082 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years20,178 (1.8%)19,881 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years8,969 (3.0%)9,192 (2.9%)
75 Years and over10,293 (6.1%)17,314 (7.5%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Wisconsin: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years26,638 (5.5%)13,354 (2.9%)
18 to 34 Years34,204 (5.2%)30,277 (4.8%)
35 to 64 Years47,785 (4.2%)50,703 (4.5%)
65 to 74 Years11,514 (3.8%)11,470 (3.7%)
75 Years and over14,498 (8.6%)22,105 (9.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Wisconsin: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years2,293 (0.5%)2,044 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years7,646 (1.2%)7,431 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years54,524 (4.8%)69,559 (6.2%)
65 to 74 Years28,819 (9.6%)37,602 (12.0%)
75 Years and over37,052 (21.9%)64,707 (28.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Wisconsin: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years5,696 (1.2%)3,190 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years6,397 (1.0%)5,538 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years21,429 (1.9%)25,197 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years9,336 (3.1%)10,964 (3.5%)
75 Years and over14,311 (8.5%)21,448 (9.3%)

Technology Access in Wisconsin

Computing Device Access in Wisconsin

Computing Device Access in Wisconsin
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,920,63779.2%
Smartphone2,072,74985.5%
Tablet1,498,60961.8%
No Computing Device171,6767.1%
Total2,425,488100.0%

Internet Access in Wisconsin

Internet Access in Wisconsin
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet8,8390.4%
Broadband Home1,738,84771.7%
Cellular Data Only269,36211.1%
Satellite Internet166,3976.9%
No Internet288,35911.9%
Total2,425,488100.0%

Wisconsin Summary

Wisconsin is a state located in the Midwestern United States. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, and Michigan to the northeast. Wisconsin is the 23rd largest state by total area and the 20th most populous. The state capital is Madison, and its largest city is Milwaukee.

Geography

Wisconsin is located in the north-central United States, in the Midwest and Great Lakes regions. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, and Michigan to the northeast. Wisconsin's geography is diverse, with the Northern Highland and Western Upland along with a part of the Central Plain occupying the western part of the state, and lowlands stretching to the shore of Lake Michigan. The state is divided into five distinct regions: the Lake Superior Lowland, the Northern Highland, the Central Plain, the Eastern Ridges and Lowlands, and the Western Upland.

History

Wisconsin has a long and rich history. The first inhabitants of the area were Native American tribes, including the Menominee, Ojibwe, Potawatomi, and Ho-Chunk. French explorers Jacques Marquette and Louis Jolliet explored the area in 1673, and the first permanent European settlement was established in 1679. The area was part of the French colony of New France until 1763, when it was ceded to Great Britain after the French and Indian War. The area was part of the British Province of Quebec until 1783, when it became part of the United States after the American Revolution. Wisconsin was part of the Northwest Territory until 1802, when it became part of the Indiana Territory. In 1818, Wisconsin became part of the Michigan Territory, and in 1836 it became its own territory. Wisconsin was admitted to the Union as the 30th state on May 29, 1848.

Economy

Wisconsin has a diversified economy, with major sectors including manufacturing, agriculture, health care, and tourism. The state is a major producer of dairy products, cranberries, ginseng, and paper products. Wisconsin is also home to several major companies, including Harley-Davidson, Johnson Controls, and Kohl's. The state's economy is also supported by a strong tourism industry, with major attractions including the Wisconsin Dells, the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, and the Wisconsin State Fair.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Wisconsin was 5,686,986. The state is predominantly white (86.3%), with smaller percentages of African Americans (6.7%), Asians (2.7%), and Native Americans (1.1%). The largest ancestry groups in the state are German (33.2%), Irish (13.2%), Polish (9.5%), and Norwegian (7.9%). The median household income in Wisconsin is $55,638, and the median age is 38.7. The state's largest cities are Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, Kenosha, and Racine.
Wisconsin is a politically divided state, with the majority of the population identifying as either Republican (47.2%) or Democratic (45.3%). The state has voted for the Democratic candidate in every presidential election since 1988.

Common Questions

When was Wisconsin Incorporated?
Wisconsin was Incorporated into the Union on May 29, 1848.
What is the Total Area of Wisconsin?
Total Area of Wisconsin is 65,496 Square Miles.
What is the Total Land Area of Wisconsin?
Total Land Area of Wisconsin is 54,154 Square Miles.
What is the Total Water Area of Wisconsin?
Total Water Area of Wisconsin is 11,342 Square Miles.
What is the Average Elevation in Wisconsin?
Average Elevation in Wisconsin is 1,050 Feet.
What is the Highest Elevation in Wisconsin?
Highest Elevation in Wisconsin is 1,951 Feet.
What is the Lowest Elevation in Wisconsin?
Lowest Elevation in Wisconsin is 581 Feet.
What is the Population Density in Wisconsin?
Population Density in Wisconsin is 108.6 People per Square Mile.
What is the Total Population of Wisconsin?
Total Population of Wisconsin is 5,882,128.
What is the Total Male Population of Wisconsin?
Total Male Population of Wisconsin is 2,948,762.
What is the Total Female Population of Wisconsin?
Total Female Population of Wisconsin is 2,933,366.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Wisconsin?
There are 100.52 Males per 100 Females in Wisconsin.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Wisconsin?
There are 99.48 Females per 100 Males in Wisconsin.
What is the Median Population Age in Wisconsin?
Median Population Age in Wisconsin is 39.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Wisconsin
Average Family Size in Wisconsin is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Wisconsin
Average Household Size in Wisconsin is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Wisconsin?
Per Capita income in Wisconsin is $40,130.
What is the Median Family Income in Wisconsin?
Median Family Income in Wisconsin is $92,974.
What is the Median Household income in Wisconsin?
Median Household Income in Wisconsin is $72,458.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Wisconsin?
Income or Wage Gap in Wisconsin is 29.4%.
Women in Wisconsin earn 70.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Wisconsin?
Family Income Deficit in Wisconsin is $10,543.
Families that are below poverty line in Wisconsin earn $10,543 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Wisconsin?
Inequality or Gini Index in Wisconsin is 0.44.
How Large is the Labor Force in Wisconsin?
There are 3,130,460 People in the Labor Forcein in Wisconsin.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Wisconsin?
65.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Wisconsin.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Wisconsin?
Unemployment Rate in Wisconsin is 3.4%.