Wisconsin
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Overview| Population: | 5,601,640 | | Pop. Change: | 4% | | State: | Wisconsin | | Metro Area: | Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, Madison, ... 24 more | | County: | Milwaukee, Dane, ... 72 more | | City: | Milwaukee, Madison, ... 1541 more | | Zip Code: | 53234, 53215, ... 896 more |
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State Overview
As of 2009, Wisconsin's population is 5,601,640 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 3.60 percent.
The median home cost in Wisconsin is $151,970. Home appreciation the last year has been -4.90 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Wisconsin's cost of living is 12.21% Lower than the U.S. average.
Wisconsin public schools spend $6,372 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 15 students per teacher in Wisconsin.
The unemployment rate in Wisconsin is 8.80 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Wisconsin jobs have Decreased by 2.50 percent.
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People
The 2009 Wisconsin, WI, population is 5,601,640. There are 103 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Wisconsin, WI
The median age is 37.2. The US median is 37.6. 57.31% of people in Wisconsin, WI, are married. 8.95% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.54 people. 23.56% of people are married, with children. 7.99% have children, but are single.
Race in Wisconsin, WI
88.37% of people are white, 5.95% are black, 2.06% are asian, 0.93% are native american, and 3.18% claim 'Other'.
4.09% of the people in Wisconsin, WI, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 95.91% are non-hispanic).
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Winters cold as expected; the worst is spring and fall
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Health
There are 132 physicians per 100,000 population in Wisconsin, WI. The US average is 170.
Wisconsin, WI Health Index
Air quality in Wisconsin, WI is 64 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Wisconsin, WI is 46 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 83 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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Description: Small town between to larger cities: Milwaukee and... (read more)cold: This state is cold and miserable. I would not move to... (read more)Ozaukee County: A great place to raise a... (read more)Have an opinion about Wisconsin? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Wisconsin Click Here
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Economy
| Unemployment Rate | 8.80% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | -2.50% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 26.10% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 5.50% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 6.97% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $24,618 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $50,476 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 10.97% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 10.93% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 11.66% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 16.89% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 22.36% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 12.83% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 10.07% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 3.07% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 0.88% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.35% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 13.01% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 18.57% | 20.24% |
| Service | 13.87% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 25.22% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.95% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 8.72% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 19.66% | 14.44% |
The unemployment rate in Wisconsin, WI, is 8.80%, with job growth of -2.50%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 26.10%.
Wisconsin, WI Taxes
Wisconsin, WI,sales tax rate is 5.50%. Income tax is 6.97%.
Wisconsin, WI Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $24,618, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $50,476.
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climate: very nice in summer, although humid.
Winters cold as expected; the worst is spring and fall
compared to most other parts of the... (read more)Its so dark, wet and cold here!: Just moved to WI and feel trapped. Dream of someday moving where its hot and there is no snow. My... (read more)Snow: We had over 100 inches of snow this last winter. They are predicting even more this year. In addition, mold and other allergens are... (read more)Have an opinion about Wisconsin? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Wisconsin Click Here
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Housing
| Median Home Age | 35 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $151,970 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -4.90% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 61.54% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 10.09% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 28.08% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $20.30 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 1.63% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 2.70% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 4.57% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 6.81% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 10.04% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 28.52% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 19.89% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 16.69% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 5.28% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 1.70% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 1.37% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.36% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 8.92% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 6.84% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 6.78% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 10.16% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 15.82% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 11.18% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 11.63% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 7.11% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 21.56% | 13.55% |
The median home value in Wisconsin, WI, is $151,970. Home appreciation is -4.90% over the last year. The median age of Wisconsin, WI, real estate is 35 years.
Wisconsin, WI Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 28.08% of the Wisconsin, WI, population. 10.09% of houses and apartments in Wisconsin, WI, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
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Great Place for Low Housing: We live in Superior, Wisconsin. With global warming, climate is not as severe as it had been and cost of living is... (read more)You get what you pay for and you get a lot in Wisc: I think Wisconsin has it all. Four beautiful seasons (though yes by March I am ready to see some green too) and the best services that tax dollars can pay for. We have... (read more)Third highest in taxes in the nation: We live in Northern Wisconsin in a city an hour from lake Superior called Minocqua. On a warm sunny day it is beautiful, but long cold,gray,snowy winters as we age.... (read more)Have an opinion about Wisconsin? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Wisconsin Click Here
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Crime
Wisconsin, WI, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 2. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Wisconsin, WI, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 3. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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Low Crime: I live in a small town near Green Bay, Wisconsin and while the winters are less than desirable, it's worth it when you don't really worry about forgetting to lock your... (read more)What is the real black population in Washington DC: I will like to know what the black population in DC and Atlanta I dont know if this is a current number it should be little... (read more)General Wisconsin info: Winters can be brutal. Beautiful natural resources throughout the state. Milwaukee charm (culterally diverse, summer festivals, parks on the lake, a bit of a small... (read more)Have an opinion about Wisconsin? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Wisconsin Click Here
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Climate
Wisconsin, WI, gets 32 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 45 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 106.
On average, there are 188 sunny days per year in Wisconsin, WI. The July high is around 82 degrees. The January low is 5. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 51 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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climate: very nice in summer, although humid.
Winters cold as expected; the worst is spring and fall
compared to most other parts of the... (read more)Its so dark, wet and cold here!: Just moved to WI and feel trapped. Dream of someday moving where its hot and there is no snow. My... (read more)Snow: We had over 100 inches of snow this last winter. They are predicting even more this year. In addition, mold and other allergens are... (read more)Have an opinion about Wisconsin? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Wisconsin Click Here
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Education
Wisconsin, WI, schools spend $6,372 per student. There are 15 pupils per teacher, 383 students per librarian, and 415 children per counselor in Wisconsin, WI schools.
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Hartland: Hartland is a great community and there are lots of places to... (read more)cold: This state is cold and miserable. I would not move to... (read more)Ozaukee County: A great place to raise a... (read more)Have an opinion about Wisconsin? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Wisconsin Click Here
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Wisconsin, WI, takes 23 minutes. 80% of commuters drive their own car alone. 10% carpool with others. 2% take mass transit and 4% work from home.
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climate: very nice in summer, although humid.
Winters cold as expected; the worst is spring and fall
compared to most other parts of the... (read more)Its so dark, wet and cold here!: Just moved to WI and feel trapped. Dream of someday moving where its hot and there is no snow. My... (read more)Snow: We had over 100 inches of snow this last winter. They are predicting even more this year. In addition, mold and other allergens are... (read more)Have an opinion about Wisconsin? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Wisconsin Click Here
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Wisconsin, WI is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Wisconsin, WI is more expensive.
Overall, Wisconsin, WI cost of living is 87.79.
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You get what you pay for and you get a lot in Wisc: I think Wisconsin has it all. Four beautiful seasons (though yes by March I am ready to see some green too) and the best services that tax dollars can pay for. We have... (read more)Third highest in taxes in the nation: We live in Northern Wisconsin in a city an hour from lake Superior called Minocqua. On a warm sunny day it is beautiful, but long cold,gray,snowy winters as we age.... (read more)Cost of living very high: I feel the cost of living is much too high here. It is very hard to live off of one income. It is quite necessary to have both husband and wife... (read more)Have an opinion about Wisconsin? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Wisconsin Click Here
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Religion
| Percent Religious | 60.48% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 31.63% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 23.37% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.33% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 1.31% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.45% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 1.02% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 17.14% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 2.63% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 0.82% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 4.45% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 0.52% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.04% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.15% | 0.54% |
60.48% of the people in Wisconsin, WI are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 31.63% are Catholic; 23.37% are Protestant; 0.33% are LDS; 4.45% are another Christian faith; 0.52% in Wisconsin, WI are Jewish; 0.04% are an eastern faith; 0.15% affilitates with Islam.
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cold: This state is cold and miserable. I would not move to... (read more)Ozaukee County: A great place to raise a... (read more)state of wisconsin: wisconsin is fine. The weather is colder than I like, more than I like but I do enjoy all 4 seasons. I live close enough to the cities to get culture and traffic if I... (read more)Have an opinion about Wisconsin? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Wisconsin Click Here
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Voting
49.81% of the people in Wisconsin, WI are registered as Democrats. 49.21% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 0.98%.
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Low Crime: I live in a small town near Green Bay, Wisconsin and while the winters are less than desirable, it's worth it when you don't really worry about forgetting to lock your... (read more)What is the real black population in Washington DC: I will like to know what the black population in DC and Atlanta I dont know if this is a current number it should be little... (read more)General Wisconsin info: Winters can be brutal. Beautiful natural resources throughout the state. Milwaukee charm (culterally diverse, summer festivals, parks on the lake, a bit of a small... (read more)Have an opinion about Wisconsin? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Wisconsin Click Here
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