Wisconsin
72 counties, 808 cities and towns, and 783 ZIP codes.
Population
5,914,872
Land area
54,168sq mi
People per sq mi
109
Cities and towns
808
Largest cities in Wisconsin
Wisconsin at a glance
- The median household income is $77,485, 4% below the U.S. median of $80,734.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $266,500 (20% below the U.S.) and median rent is $1,087 a month.
- Its largest cities are Milwaukee (566,973), Madison (278,001) and Green Bay (106,253).
Local data for Wisconsin
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals140
- Emergency Rooms125
- Nursing Homes323
- Schools2,923
- Colleges85
- Libraries458
- Banks1,651
- Post Offices785
- Parks4,556
- Grocery Stores2,212
- Restaurants16,931
- Affordable Housing649
- Home Health Agencies87
- Hospice Care85
- Dialysis Centers123
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals28
- Community Health Centers312
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment397
- National Cemeteries7
- Private Schools730
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools36
- Superfund Sites46
- Toxic Release Facilities847
- Historic Places1,788
Housing and community stats
Wisconsin, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,485
Poverty rate
10.6%
Median home value
$266,500
Prices +4.8% in a year
Median rent
$1,087/mo
Homeownership
67.8%
Bachelor's or higher
33.4%
Median age
40.2
Average commute
22.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,115,941), Irish Americans (613,046), Polish Americans (451,347).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$66,160
2,945,816 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,755
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$96.17B
FY 2026, $16,318 per person
PPP loans
$14.22B
187,821 loans, 1,681,163 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$61.73M
Itemized, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
Wisconsin, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
High-risk counties
1
of 72 rated by FEMA
Storm events since 1996
41,373
460 deaths
Flood insurance policies
8,929
$142M paid since 1978
Superfund sites
46
847 toxic release facilities
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1,788 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wisconsin, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.8%
U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Largest cities in Wisconsin
| Name | Population | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 566,973 | 96.2 |
| Madison | 278,001 | 83.6 |
| Green Bay | 106,253 | 45.5 |
| Kenosha | 99,372 | 29.1 |
| Racine | 77,633 | 15.5 |
| Appleton | 75,023 | 25.4 |
| Waukesha | 71,233 | 25.5 |
| Eau Claire | 70,322 | 34.3 |
| Oshkosh | 66,729 | 27.5 |
| Janesville | 66,030 | 34.6 |
| West Allis | 59,612 | 11.4 |
| La Crosse | 51,356 | 21.7 |
| Sheboygan | 49,645 | 16.2 |
| Wauwatosa | 48,529 | 13.2 |
| Fond du Lac | 44,494 | 19.2 |
| Brookfield | 41,273 | 27.4 |
| New Berlin | 40,270 | 36.4 |
| Wausau | 39,996 | 19.2 |
| Menomonee Falls | 39,539 | 32.9 |
| Sun Prairie | 37,570 | 13.1 |
| Greenfield | 37,345 | 11.5 |
| Oak Creek | 37,325 | 28.4 |
| Beloit | 36,534 | 17.4 |
| Franklin | 35,886 | 34.6 |
| Manitowoc | 34,620 | 17.9 |
Counties, cities and towns in Wisconsin
Population shown. Largest 400 of 808 cities and towns listed
- Milwaukee County926,331
- Dane County572,674
- Waukesha County411,762
- Brown County270,892
- Racine County197,532
- Outagamie County192,826
- Winnebago County171,769
- Kenosha County168,438
- Rock County164,350
- Marathon County138,403
- Washington County137,879
- La Crosse County120,488
- Sheboygan County117,991
- Eau Claire County107,116
- Walworth County105,657
- Fond du Lac County104,137
- St. Croix County96,033
- Ozaukee County92,966
- Dodge County88,742
- Jefferson County86,003
- Manitowoc County81,406
- Wood County74,004
- Portage County70,832
- Chippewa County66,799
- Sauk County66,009
- Columbia County58,272
- Calumet County52,942
- Grant County51,770
- Waupaca County51,569
- Barron County46,797
- Monroe County46,208
- Polk County45,555
- Dunn County45,527
- Douglas County44,229
- Pierce County42,584
- Marinette County42,046
- Shawano County41,039
- Oconto County39,589
- Oneida County38,167
- Green County37,017
- Clark County34,739
- Vernon County31,049
- Trempealeau County30,839
- Door County30,445
- Lincoln County28,426
- Juneau County26,689
- Waushara County24,868
- Iowa County23,867
- Vilas County23,647
- Adams County21,123
- Jackson County20,981
- Kewaunee County20,664
- Taylor County20,024
- Langlade County19,490
- Green Lake County19,263
- Sawyer County18,476
- Richland County17,205
- Lafayette County16,942
- Burnett County16,916
- Washburn County16,854
- Bayfield County16,575
- Ashland County16,080
- Crawford County16,042
- Marquette County15,746
- Rusk County14,179
- Price County14,092
- Buffalo County13,393
- Forest County9,369
- Pepin County7,431
- Iron County6,210
- Florence County4,646
- Menominee County4,252
Frequently asked questions
- How many counties are in Wisconsin?
- Wisconsin has 72 counties, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
- What is the largest city in Wisconsin?
- Milwaukee is the largest city in Wisconsin, with a population of about 566,973.
- What is the population of Wisconsin?
- Wisconsin has about 5,914,872 residents, based on the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- How many ZIP codes are in Wisconsin?
- There are 783 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas in Wisconsin.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey)