Wisconsin Demographics

A map of Wisconsin's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,646,738	4,634,018	78.6%	78.6%
Hispanic	471,930	447,290	8.0%	7.6%
Black	351,851	366,508	5.9%	6.2%
Multiracial	216,283	203,746	3.7%	3.5%
Asian	173,674	174,267	2.9%	3.0%
Native American/Other	54,396	67,889	0.9%	1.2%

Wisconsin has an estimated population of 5,914,872, a less than 1% change from the 5,893,718 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.6% White, 8.0% Hispanic, 5.9% Black, 3.7% Multiracial, 2.9% Asian, and 0.9% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wisconsin, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Wisconsin is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Wisconsin, that probability was 37.0% in 2020 and 37.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wisconsin is ranked the 20th most populous state in the United States, out of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Wisconsin was ranked the 20th most populous state in the 2020 Census.

Wisconsin's White Population

4,646,738 residents of Wisconsin, or 78.6% of the population, identify as White. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Wisconsin is 12th in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Wisconsin's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Wisconsin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 78.6%.

Wisconsin is more White than neighboring Michigan (72.4% White), Illinois (58.1% White), Minnesota (75.9% White), and Indiana (75.4% White). Wisconsin is less White than neighboring Iowa (82.3% White),

Wisconsin's Black Population

351,851 residents of Wisconsin, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Black. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Wisconsin is 29th in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Wisconsin's Black population has declined by an estimated 4.0%. Black residents' share of Wisconsin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.9%.

Wisconsin is more Black than neighboring Iowa (3.8% Black). Wisconsin is less Black than neighboring Michigan (13.1% Black). Illinois (13.3% Black). Minnesota (6.9% Black). and Indiana (9.1% Black).

Wisconsin's Asian Population

173,674 residents of Wisconsin, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Asian. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Wisconsin is 25th in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Wisconsin's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Wisconsin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.9%.

Wisconsin is more Asian than neighboring Iowa (2.5% Asian), and Indiana (2.6% Asian). Wisconsin is less Asian than neighboring Michigan (3.4% Asian), Illinois (5.9% Asian). and Minnesota (5.1% Asian).

Wisconsin's Hispanic Population

471,930 residents of Wisconsin, or 8.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Wisconsin is 32nd in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Wisconsin's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Wisconsin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 8.0%.

Wisconsin is more Hispanic than neighboring Michigan (5.9% Hispanic), Iowa (7.3% Hispanic), and Minnesota (6.4% Hispanic). Wisconsin is less Hispanic than neighboring Illinois (18.8% Hispanic), and Indiana (8.6% Hispanic),

Wisconsin's Native American/Other Population

54,396 residents of Wisconsin, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Wisconsin is 25th in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Wisconsin's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 19.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Wisconsin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Wisconsin is more Native American/Other than neighboring Michigan (0.8% Native American/Other), Illinois (0.5% Native American/Other), Iowa (0.6% Native American/Other), and Indiana (0.5% Native American/Other). Wisconsin is less Native American/Other than neighboring Minnesota (1.2% Native American/Other),

Wisconsin's Multiracial Population

216,283 residents of Wisconsin, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Wisconsin is 44th in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Wisconsin's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 6.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Wisconsin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.7%.

Wisconsin is more Multiracial than neighboring Illinois (3.4% Multiracial), and Iowa (3.5% Multiracial). Wisconsin is less Multiracial than neighboring Michigan (4.5% Multiracial), Minnesota (4.5% Multiracial). and Indiana (3.8% 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.