Population of Wisconsin
Wisconsin's population is 5,932,099 as of 2024, ranked #21 globally out of 50 states.
Current Population
5,932,099
10yr Growth
+4.31%
Global Rank
#21of 50
Peak Growth Year
1960
Growth: +15.06%
Population Over Time
1900 — 2024
Population Over Time
Analysis# Wisconsin Population Analysis
Wisconsin's population of 5.93 million ranks it 21st nationally, reflecting modest growth of 4.31% over the past decade—significantly below the U.S. average of approximately 7.4%. The state's growth trajectory has decelerated substantially since its peak in the 1960s, when Wisconsin experienced its strongest decade of expansion, indicating a shift toward demographic stagnation relative to faster-growing Sun Belt and Western states.
Historical Data
17 Rows| Year | Population | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,932,099 | +0.36% |
| 2023 | 5,910,955 | +0.35% |
| 2022 | 5,890,543 | +0.18% |
| 2021 | 5,879,978 | -0.23% |
| 2020 | 5,893,718 | +3.64% |
| 2010 | 5,686,986 | +6.03% |
| 2000 | 5,363,675 | +9.65% |
| 1990 | 4,891,769 | +3.95% |
| 1980 | 4,705,767 | +6.52% |
| 1970 | 4,417,933 | +11.80% |
| 1960 | 3,951,777 | +15.06% |
| 1950 | 3,434,575 | +9.47% |
| 1940 | 3,137,587 | +6.76% |
| 1930 | 2,939,006 | +11.66% |
| 1920 | 2,632,067 | +12.78% |
| 1910 | 2,333,860 | +12.80% |
| 1900 | 2,069,042 | — |
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