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Dive into each indicator for Wisconsin.

Total Population Population Growth Births Deaths Age Distribution Households Population Density Race and Ethnicity Population Projections

5.96 M

Total population

20th in the U.S.

42 /km²

Density

25th in the U.S.

40.1 years

Median age

50.1%

Female

49.9%

Male

2.5 M

Households

70.2%

Urban population

20.9%

Under 18

18.6%

65 and older

78.1 years

Life expectancy

Milwaukee–Waukesha (≈ 1.57 M)

Largest metro

+0.2%/yr

Growth

2020–2024

78.6%

White (non-Hispanic)

8.1%

Hispanic or Latino

≈ 485,000

6.3%

Black or African American

3.2%

Asian

Largest Hmong community per capita

2.9%

Two or more races

0.9%

Native American

11 federally recognized tribes

0.1%

Pacific Islander

≈ 37%

German ancestry

Highest share in the U.S.

≈ 15%

Polish & Norwegian ancestry

≈ 6.1%

Mexican origin

Largest Hispanic subgroup

Historical data

Long-run evolution of the key indicators, so you can see the trend — not just today's snapshot.

Population

1850–2024

5.96 M▲ 1823%

U.S. Census (decennial), 1850–2020 + estimates.

Hispanic or Latino share

1970–2023

8.1%▲ 1057%

Census race & ethnicity tables.

Black or African American share

1900–2023

6.3%▲ 6200%

Census tables; the Great Migration brought most of Wisconsin's Black population to Milwaukee after 1940.

Life expectancy at birth

1950–2023

78.1▲ 13%

CDC / NCHS state life tables.

Data table

Total population	5.96 M	20th in the U.S.
Density	42 /km²	25th in the U.S.
Median age	40.1 years
Female	50.1%
Male	49.9%
Households	2.5 M
Urban population	70.2%
Under 18	20.9%
65 and older	18.6%
Life expectancy	78.1 years
Largest metro	Milwaukee–Waukesha (≈ 1.57 M)
Growth	+0.2%/yr	2020–2024
White (non-Hispanic)	78.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.1%	≈ 485,000
Black or African American	6.3%
Asian	3.2%	Largest Hmong community per capita
Two or more races	2.9%
Native American	0.9%	11 federally recognized tribes
Pacific Islander	0.1%
German ancestry	≈ 37%	Highest share in the U.S.
Polish & Norwegian ancestry	≈ 15%
Mexican origin	≈ 6.1%	Largest Hispanic subgroup

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