Cities in Wisconsin - Census Data

12 cities with population 50,000+ from the 2023 American Community Survey. Compare median income, poverty rates, education levels, and demographics across Wisconsin.

All Cities

MilwaukeePopulation: 569,756
Income: $51,888Poverty: 23.3%BA+: 26.6%
 MadisonPopulation: 275,568
Income: $76,983Poverty: 16.2%BA+: 59.2%
 Green BayPopulation: 106,585
Income: $62,546Poverty: 16.5%BA+: 25.5%
 KenoshaPopulation: 99,147
Income: $68,532Poverty: 13.8%BA+: 28.9%
 RacinePopulation: 77,155
Income: $55,705Poverty: 18.0%BA+: 21.5%
 AppletonPopulation: 74,873
Income: $77,450Poverty: 8.5%BA+: 37.0%
 WaukeshaPopulation: 70,779
Income: $81,651Poverty: 10.3%BA+: 40.7%
 Eau ClairePopulation: 69,274
Income: $65,369Poverty: 14.2%BA+: 35.0%
 OshkoshPopulation: 66,247
Income: $61,929Poverty: 15.9%BA+: 27.3%
 JanesvillePopulation: 65,813
Income: $71,664Poverty: 9.6%BA+: 26.9%
 West AllisPopulation: 59,588
Income: $69,685Poverty: 10.5%BA+: 29.4%
 La CrossePopulation: 51,791
Income: $53,803Poverty: 21.6%BA+: 34.8%

Wisconsin Cities FAQ

How many cities in Wisconsin have over 50,000 people?
There are 12 cities in Wisconsin with a population of 50,000 or more, according to 2023 ACS estimates. The largest is Milwaukee with 569,756.
Which Wisconsin city has the highest median income?
Waukesha has the highest median household income at $81,651 among Wisconsin cities with 50,000+ residents.
Which Wisconsin city has the lowest poverty rate?
Appleton has the lowest poverty rate at 8.5% among cities tracked.

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