Wisconsin
| Population: | 5,556,506 |
| Pop. Change: | 4% |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| Metro Area: | Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, Madison, ... 24 more |
| County: | Milwaukee, Dane, ... 72 more |
| City: | Milwaukee, Madison, ... 1541 more |
| Zip Code: | 53234, 53215, ... 896 more |
State Overview
As of 2007, Wisconsin's population is 5,556,506 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 3.60 percent.
The median home cost in Wisconsin is $202,200. Home appreciation the last year has been 0.93 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Wisconsin's cost of living is 12.21% Lower than the U.S. average.
Wisconsin public schools spend $6,372 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 15 students per teacher in Wisconsin.
The unemployment rate in Wisconsin is 4.70 percent(U.S. avg. is 4.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Wisconsin jobs have Increased by 0.81 percent.
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People
The 2007 Wisconsin, WI, population is 5,556,506. There are 103 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Wisconsin, WI
The median age is 37.2. The US median is 37.6. 57.31% of people in Wisconsin, WI, are married. 8.95% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.54 people. 23.56% of people are married, with children. 7.99% have children, but are single.
Race in Wisconsin, WI
88.37% of people are white, 5.95% are black, 2.06% are asian, 0.93% are native american, and 3.18% claim 'Other'.
4.09% of the people in Wisconsin, WI, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 95.91% are non-hispanic).
Wisconsin People SperlingViews
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Economy
The unemployment rate in Wisconsin, WI, is 4.70%, with job growth of 0.81%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 18.69%.
Wisconsin, WI Taxes
Wisconsin, WI,sales tax rate is 5.50%. Income tax is 6.97%.
Wisconsin, WI Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $24,618, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $50,476.
Wisconsin Economy SperlingViews
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.70% | 4.60% |
| Recent Job Growth | 0.81% | 1.40% |
| Future Job Growth | 18.69% | 11.90% |
| Sales Taxes | 5.50% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 6.97% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $24,618 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $50,476 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 10.97% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 10.93% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 11.66% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 16.89% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 22.36% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 12.83% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 10.07% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 3.07% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 0.88% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.35% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 13.01% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 18.57% | 20.24% |
| Service | 13.87% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 25.22% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.95% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 8.72% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 19.66% | 14.44% |
Housing
The median home value in Wisconsin, WI, is $202,200. Home appreciation is 0.93% over the last year. The median age of Wisconsin, WI, real estate is 35 years.
Wisconsin, WI Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 28.08% of the Wisconsin, WI, population. 10.09% of houses and apartments in Wisconsin, WI, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Wisconsin Housing SperlingViews
Great Place for Low Housing: We live in Superior, Wisconsin. With global warming, climate is not as severe as it had been and cost of living is... (read more)Third highest in taxes in the nation: We live in Northern Wisconsin in a city an hour from lake Superior called Minocqua. On a warm sunny day it is beautiful, but long cold,gray,snowy winters as we age.... (read more)Cost of living very high: I feel the cost of living is much too high here. It is very hard to live off of one income. It is quite necessary to have both husband and wife... (read more)Have an opinion about Wisconsin? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Wisconsin Click Here
| Median Home Age | 35 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $202,200 | $217,200 |
| Home Appreciation | 0.93% | 9.80% |
| Homes Owned | 61.54% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 10.09% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 28.08% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $20.30 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 1.63% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 2.70% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 4.57% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 6.81% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 10.04% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 28.52% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 19.89% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 16.69% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 5.28% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 1.70% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 1.37% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.36% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 8.92% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 6.84% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 6.78% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 10.16% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 15.82% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 11.18% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 11.63% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 7.11% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 21.56% | 13.55% |
Health
There are 132 physicians per capita in Wisconsin, WI. The US average is 170.
Wisconsin, WI Health Index
Air quality in Wisconsin, WI is 64 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Wisconsin, WI is 46 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 83 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
Wisconsin Health SperlingViews
Description: Small town between to larger cities: Milwaukee and... (read more)I'm pretty lucky: to live in a town that loves and supports the fine arts!
I can't imagine leaving to live somewhere... (read more)Outrageous taxes - for What?: I met my wife in 1967 in Milwaukee while stationed with the Navy at Great Lakes, Ill. After leaving the service, I lived in Milwaukee for six years in the early 70's. I... (read more)Have an opinion about Wisconsin? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Wisconsin Click Here
Crime
Wisconsin, WI, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 2. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Wisconsin, WI, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 3. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
Wisconsin Crime SperlingViews
Low Crime: I live in a small town near Green Bay, Wisconsin and while the winters are less than desirable, it's worth it when you don't really worry about forgetting to lock your... (read more)Weather: Cold, cold, cold in winter. Humid in... (read more)3.5 seasons: Wisconsin offers a full Summer, Fall and Winter, but the Spring season is only a month or so long. If you can make it through Feb. you will be fine. Otherwise Summer and... (read more)Have an opinion about Wisconsin? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Wisconsin Click Here
Climate
Wisconsin, WI, gets 32 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 45 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 106.
On average, there are 188 sunny days per year in Wisconsin, WI. The July high is around 82 degrees. The January low is 5. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 51 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
Wisconsin Climate SperlingViews
Weather: Cold, cold, cold in winter. Humid in... (read more)3.5 seasons: Wisconsin offers a full Summer, Fall and Winter, but the Spring season is only a month or so long. If you can make it through Feb. you will be fine. Otherwise Summer and... (read more)Way too cold!: Wisconsin is way too cold for me. Different strokes for different folks, though... I prefer the heat and am moving back to Florida in a month. Left here when I was 19,... (read more)Have an opinion about Wisconsin? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Wisconsin Click Here
Educate
Wisconsin, WI, schools spend $6,372 per student. There are 15 pupils per teacher, 383 students per librarian, and 415 children per counselor in Wisconsin, WI schools.
Wisconsin Education SperlingViews
Hartland: Hartland is a great community and there are lots of places to... (read more)I'm pretty lucky: to live in a town that loves and supports the fine arts!
I can't imagine leaving to live somewhere... (read more)Outrageous taxes - for What?: I met my wife in 1967 in Milwaukee while stationed with the Navy at Great Lakes, Ill. After leaving the service, I lived in Milwaukee for six years in the early 70's. I... (read more)Have an opinion about Wisconsin? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Wisconsin Click Here
Transportation
The average one-way commute in Wisconsin, WI, takes 23 minutes. 80% of commuters drive their own car alone. 10% carpool with others. 2% take mass transit and 4% work from home.
Wisconsin Transportation SperlingViews
Weather: Cold, cold, cold in winter. Humid in... (read more)3.5 seasons: Wisconsin offers a full Summer, Fall and Winter, but the Spring season is only a month or so long. If you can make it through Feb. you will be fine. Otherwise Summer and... (read more)Way too cold!: Wisconsin is way too cold for me. Different strokes for different folks, though... I prefer the heat and am moving back to Florida in a month. Left here when I was 19,... (read more)Have an opinion about Wisconsin? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Wisconsin Click Here
Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Wisconsin, WI is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Wisconsin, WI is more expensive.
Overall, Wisconsin, WI cost of living is 87.79.
Wisconsin Cost of Living SperlingViews
Third highest in taxes in the nation: We live in Northern Wisconsin in a city an hour from lake Superior called Minocqua. On a warm sunny day it is beautiful, but long cold,gray,snowy winters as we age.... (read more)Cost of living very high: I feel the cost of living is much too high here. It is very hard to live off of one income. It is quite necessary to have both husband and wife... (read more)Cost of Living in Milwaukee WI area: Housing costs and property taxes in the Milwaukee WI area are incredibly high and I have never been able to figure out why. You're not paying for nice weather, a lot of... (read more)Have an opinion about Wisconsin? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Wisconsin Click Here
Religion
60.48% of the people in Wisconsin, WI are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 31.63% are Catholic; 23.37% are Protestant; 0.33% are LDS; 4.45% are another Christian faith; 0.52% in Wisconsin, WI are Jewish; 0.04% are an eastern faith; 0.15% affilite with Islam.
Wisconsin Religion SperlingViews
Hartland: Hartland is a great community and there are lots of places to... (read more)I'm pretty lucky: to live in a town that loves and supports the fine arts!
I can't imagine leaving to live somewhere... (read more)Outrageous taxes - for What?: I met my wife in 1967 in Milwaukee while stationed with the Navy at Great Lakes, Ill. After leaving the service, I lived in Milwaukee for six years in the early 70's. I... (read more)Have an opinion about Wisconsin? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Wisconsin Click Here
| Percent Religious | 60.48% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 31.63% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 23.37% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.33% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 1.31% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.45% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 1.02% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 17.14% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 2.63% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 0.82% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 4.45% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 0.52% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.04% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.15% | 0.54% |
Voting
49.81% of the people in Wisconsin, WI are registered as Democrats. 49.21% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 0.98%.
Wisconsin Voting SperlingViews
Low Crime: I live in a small town near Green Bay, Wisconsin and while the winters are less than desirable, it's worth it when you don't really worry about forgetting to lock your... (read more)Weather: Cold, cold, cold in winter. Humid in... (read more)Third highest in taxes in the nation: We live in Northern Wisconsin in a city an hour from lake Superior called Minocqua. On a warm sunny day it is beautiful, but long cold,gray,snowy winters as we age.... (read more)Have an opinion about Wisconsin? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Wisconsin Click Here
