Sheboygan, WI Demographics

A map of Sheboygan's Population by Race

Sheboygan, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 49,645, a less than 1% change from the 49,929 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 68.4% White, 12.9% Hispanic, 11.1% Asian, 4.3% Multiracial, 2.9% Black, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sheboygan, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sheboygan has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Wisconsin overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Sheboygan, that probability was 49.5% in 2020 and 50.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sheboygan is ranked the 13th most populous place in Wisconsin, out of 808 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Sheboygan was ranked the 13th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sheboygan's White Population

33,942 residents of Sheboygan, or 68.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sheboygan is considerably lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Sheboygan ranks 757th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sheboygan's White population has declined by an estimated 1.4%. White residents' share of Sheboygan's population has decreased from 68.9% to 68.4%.

Sheboygan is less White than neighboring Kohler (90.9% White), Sheboygan Falls (89.4% White), Howards Grove (94.4% White), Oostburg (89% White), and Gibbsville (80.5% White).

Sheboygan's Black Population

1,442 residents of Sheboygan, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sheboygan is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Sheboygan ranks 51st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sheboygan's Black population has declined by an estimated 7.4%. Black residents' share of Sheboygan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.9%.

Sheboygan is more Black than neighboring Sheboygan Falls (0.3% Black), Howards Grove (0% Black), Oostburg (0.5% Black), and Gibbsville (1.5% Black). Sheboygan is less Black than neighboring Kohler (3.2% Black).

Sheboygan's Asian Population

5,500 residents of Sheboygan, or 11.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sheboygan is higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Sheboygan ranks 3rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sheboygan's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Sheboygan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 11.1%.

Sheboygan is more Asian than neighboring Kohler (0% Asian), Sheboygan Falls (5% Asian), Howards Grove (3.1% Asian), Oostburg (0.2% Asian), and Gibbsville (2.8% Asian).

Sheboygan's Hispanic Population

6,401 residents of Sheboygan, or 12.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sheboygan is slightly higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Sheboygan ranks 52nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sheboygan's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Sheboygan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 12.9%.

Sheboygan is more Hispanic than neighboring Kohler (5.2% Hispanic), Sheboygan Falls (2.3% Hispanic), Howards Grove (1.9% Hispanic), Oostburg (5.8% Hispanic), and Gibbsville (7.6% Hispanic).

Sheboygan's Native American/Other Population

222 residents of Sheboygan, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sheboygan is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Sheboygan ranks 333rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sheboygan's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 39.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sheboygan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Sheboygan is more Native American/Other than neighboring Howards Grove (0% Native American/Other), and Gibbsville (0% Native American/Other). Sheboygan is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kohler (0.5% Native American/Other), Sheboygan Falls (0.7% Native American/Other), and Oostburg (0.5% Native American/Other).

Sheboygan's Multiracial Population

2,138 residents of Sheboygan, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sheboygan is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Sheboygan ranks 245th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sheboygan's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 14.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Sheboygan's population has increased from 3.7% to 4.3%.

Sheboygan is more Multiracial than neighboring Kohler (0.2% Multiracial), Sheboygan Falls (2.3% Multiracial), Howards Grove (0.6% Multiracial), and Oostburg (4% Multiracial). Sheboygan is less Multiracial than neighboring Gibbsville (7.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.