72.4/100
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Best for people who want more jobs, culture and amenities while keeping regional nature within reach.
2025 population562,407Annual change-0.16%
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WIMidwestWisconsin Lifestyle Guide
Research-backed state profile for Wisconsin, including its 2025 population estimate, capital, Census region, leading cities, official sources, and links from the interactive U.S. map.
State capitalMadison
2025 population5,972,787
Annual change+0.26%
Census regionMidwest
Indexed cities5
About Wisconsin
Wisconsin is part of the East North Central division in the U.S. Census Bureau’s Midwest region, with Madison as its capital. The Census Bureau estimated the state’s population at 5,972,787 on July 1, 2025. The largest Census places included in this research pack are Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, Kenosha, and Racine.
Population snapshot
The July 1, 2025 population estimate is 5,972,787. Compared with the 2024 estimate, the population increased by approximately 0.26%.
Largest places in this data pack
- Milwaukee
- Madison
- Green Bay
- Kenosha
- Racine
How this state index is organized
This page connects the interactive U.S. map to dedicated city profiles, related editorial guides, and future verified lifestyle metrics covering affordability, housing, employment, safety, education, healthcare, transportation, climate, entertainment, and environment.
Research scope: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2025 population estimates. Population figures are estimates rather than decennial census counts and may be revised in later vintages.
CITY INDEX
Leading cities in Wisconsin
City cards combine the bundled 2025 Census population baseline with verified scores where available and clearly labeled modeled lifestyle baselines elsewhere.
71.0/100
Wisconsin
Madison
Best for people seeking a balance of amenities, manageable scale and regional outdoor access.
2025 population286,233Annual change+0.69%
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Wisconsin
Green Bay
Best for people who value a more manageable scale, local routines and lower day-to-day friction.
2025 population106,675Annual change+0.21%
Explore lifestyle & data →71.4/100
Wisconsin
Kenosha
Best for people who value a more manageable scale, local routines and lower day-to-day friction.
2025 population99,239Annual change-0.17%
Explore lifestyle & data →70.8/100
Wisconsin
Racine
Best for people who value a more manageable scale, local routines and lower day-to-day friction.
2025 population77,908Annual change-0.10%
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