Wisconsin State Data

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Wisconsin Congressional Delegation — 119th Congress

Wisconsin sends 2 Senators and 8 Representatives to the 119th Congress (2025-2027). 7 seats are up for election in 2026.
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2020 Census & ACS Snapshot

Key statewide indicators for Wisconsin. Gauge bars show how this state compares to the national average.

Updated: 2026-04-06 · Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey

Population (2020) 5.9 million
Estimated total residents based on the 2020 Census.
Median Age 40.1 years
1.4 yr above national avg
Median Household Income $75,670
$2,868 below national avg
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.8%
2.2% below national avg
HS diploma or higher: 93.4%
Poverty Rate 10.6%
1.8% below national avg
Uninsured: 5.3%
Broadband Access 89.2% of households
0.5% below national avg
What is the total population of Wisconsin?
Wisconsin has 5.9 million residents as of the 2020 Census. Explore district-level demographics or find your representatives.
What is the median age in Wisconsin?
The median age in Wisconsin is 40.1 years. Compare districts on the demographics page.
What is the median household income in Wisconsin?
The median household income in Wisconsin is $75,670. See how income varies by district on district demographics.
What share of adults in Wisconsin have a high school or bachelor's degree?
In Wisconsin, 93.4% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher.
What are the poverty and uninsured rates in Wisconsin?
In Wisconsin, the poverty rate is 10.6% and the uninsured rate is 5.3%.
How many households in Wisconsin have broadband?
In Wisconsin, broadband access is 89.2% of households. Share of households with a broadband subscription.

Wisconsin Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total population of Wisconsin (2020)?
Wisconsin has 5.9 million residents as of the 2020 Census.
What is the median age in Wisconsin?
The median age in Wisconsin is 40.1 years.
What is the median household income in Wisconsin?
The median household income in Wisconsin is $75,670.
What share of adults in Wisconsin have a high school or bachelor's degree?
In Wisconsin, 93.4% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher.
What are the poverty and uninsured rates in Wisconsin?
In Wisconsin, the poverty rate is 10.6% and the uninsured rate is 5.3%.
How many households in Wisconsin have broadband?
In Wisconsin, broadband access is 89.2% of households.
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