Wisconsin Demographics

A map of Wisconsin's Population by Race

Wisconsin had a population of 5,893,718 in 2020. It was 78.6% White, 6.2% Black, 3.0% Asian, 7.6% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 3.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Wisconsin, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Wisconsin is the 20th most populous state in the United States.

Wisconsin's White Population

4,634,018 residents of Wisconsin identify as White, or 78.6%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Wisconsin is #12 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Wisconsin is more White than neighboring Michigan (72.4% White), Illinois (58.3% White), Minnesota (76.3% White), and Indiana (75.5% White). Wisconsin is less White than neighboring Iowa (82.7% White).

Wisconsin's Black Population

366,508 residents of Wisconsin identify as Black, or 6.2%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Wisconsin is #29 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Wisconsin is more Black than neighboring Iowa (4.1% Black). Wisconsin is less Black than neighboring Michigan (13.5% Black), Illinois (13.9% Black), Minnesota (6.9% Black), and Indiana (9.4% Black).

Wisconsin's Asian Population

174,267 residents of Wisconsin identify as Asian, or 3.0%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Wisconsin is #25 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Wisconsin is more Asian than neighboring Iowa (2.4% Asian), and Indiana (2.5% Asian). Wisconsin is less Asian than neighboring Michigan (3.3% Asian), Illinois (5.8% Asian), and Minnesota (5.2% Asian).

Wisconsin's Hispanic Population

447,290 residents of Wisconsin identify as Hispanic, or 7.6%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Wisconsin is #32 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Wisconsin is more Hispanic than neighboring Michigan (5.6% Hispanic), Iowa (6.8% Hispanic), and Minnesota (6.1% Hispanic). Wisconsin is less Hispanic than neighboring Illinois (18.2% Hispanic), and Indiana (8.2% Hispanic).

Wisconsin's Native American/Other Population

67,889 residents of Wisconsin identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.2%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Wisconsin is #25 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Wisconsin is more Native American/Other than neighboring Michigan (0.9% Native American/Other), Illinois (0.5% Native American/Other), Iowa (0.7% Native American/Other), and Indiana (0.6% Native American/Other). Wisconsin is less Native American/Other than neighboring Minnesota (1.4% Native American/Other).

Wisconsin's Multiracial Population

203,746 residents of Wisconsin identify as Multiracial, or 3.5%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Wisconsin is #44 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Wisconsin is more Multiracial than neighboring Illinois (3.2% Multiracial), and Iowa (3.4% Multiracial). Wisconsin is less Multiracial than neighboring Michigan (4.4% Multiracial), Minnesota (4.1% Multiracial), and Indiana (3.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.