America's Dairyland
Wisconsin produces more cheese than any other state, about a quarter of the U.S. total.
Capital: MadisonLargest city: MilwaukeeNickname: Badger StateStatehood: 1848
Wisconsin at a glance
The state’s essential figures from the latest official data
Area
169,636 km²
23rd largest state
Population
5,960,975
42.5 people/km² of land
July 1, 2024 · 20th in the U.S.
Foreign-born population
5.1%
Share of all residents
ACS 2019–2023
GDP
$438 billion
$67,586 personal income per capita
2024 · BEA
Births
59,445
July 2023–June 2024
Deaths
57,405
July 2023–June 2024
Natural increase
+2,040
Births minus deaths
Population change
+30,570
July 2023–June 2024
Wisconsin data modules
Official information organized by subject
Population
How many people live here, how it's changing and who they are.
Housing
Home prices, rents, supply and how affordable it is to live here.
Economy
GDP, income, output and the industries that drive the economy.
Cost of Living
What it really costs to live here: housing, food, utilities and more.
Jobs & Employment
Employment, unemployment, salaries and the labor force.
Crime & Safety
Crime rates, violent and property crime, and public safety.
Education
Schools, universities, attainment and graduation rates.
Health
Life expectancy, healthcare access, hospitals and insurance.
Taxes
Income, property and sales taxes, plus overall tax burden.
Immigration
Foreign-born population, origins and migration flows.
Energy
Electricity prices, production, renewables and consumption.
Environment
Air quality, wildfires, drought, water and emissions.
Transportation
Vehicles, public transit, airports, traffic and commuting.
Politics & Elections
Election results, representatives and voting trends.
Poverty & Welfare
Poverty, food assistance, Medicaid and social safety net programs.
Retirement & Seniors
Older population, Social Security, retirees and senior living.
Agriculture & Farming
Farms, farmland, crop and livestock output and agricultural exports.
Tourism & Parks
Visitors, tourism spending, national and state parks.
Innovation & Patents
Patents, R&D spending, venture capital and tech employment.
Culture, Media & Gaming
Film, TV, music, theaters, museums and the video game industry.
Pets & Animal Welfare
Pet ownership, shelters, adoptions and veterinary services.
Explore Wisconsin
72 counties, one interactive atlas
Select a county to compare population, income, housing and territory using official U.S. Census Bureau data.
Population (residents)
< 50,000> 3,000,000
Wisconsin, United States
Milwaukee County
County seat: Milwaukee
927,656
Population
$36,955
Income per capita
$216,500
Median home value
4.7%
Unemployment
- Land area
- 241 mi²
- Population density
- 3,842 /mi²
ACS 2023 5-year estimates · Census Gazetteer 2023. Unemployment is calculated from the ACS civilian labor force.
Counties
72 counties · choose how to order them
Did you know?
Curious facts about Wisconsin
Community-owned team
The Green Bay Packers are the only major U.S. professional sports team owned by its fans.
Thousands of lakes
Wisconsin has more than 15,000 lakes and borders both Lake Michigan and Lake Superior.
Birthplace of the GOP
Ripon, Wisconsin claims the first meeting of the Republican Party, held in 1854.