Sheboygan, WI

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population

117,528

2.06% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

41.3

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

7.45%

6.82% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$65,352

5.24% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$172,500

4.29% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

60,572

1.89% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Sheboygan, WI had a population of 118k people with a median age of 41.3 and a median household income of $65,352. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Sheboygan, WI grew from 115,152 to 117,528, a 2.06% increase and its median household income grew from $62,101 to $65,352, a 5.24% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Sheboygan, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (82.8%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.96%), White (Hispanic) (3.55%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.05%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.04%).

None of the households in Sheboygan, WI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.5% of the residents in Sheboygan, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Sheboygan, WI are Lakeland University (685 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Sheboygan, WI was $172,500, and the homeownership rate was 71%.

Most people in Sheboygan, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Sheboygan, WI was 2 cars per household.

Sheboygan, WI borders Appleton, WI, Fond du Lac, WI, Ludington, MI, Manitowoc, WI, and Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI.

United States Wisconsin

Population & Diversity

Sheboygan, WI is home to a population of 118k people, from which 97.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 6.01% of Sheboygan, WI residents were born outside of the country (7.07k people).

In 2021, there were 13.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (97.3k people) in Sheboygan, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.01k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 4.18k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.5%

2021 Citizenship

97.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.5% of Sheboygan, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Sheboygan, WI was 97.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Sheboygan, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Sheboygan, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
97.3k ± 142
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
7.01k ± 161
White (Hispanic)
4.18k ± 601

6.86%

Hispanic Population

8.07k people

6.86% of the people in Sheboygan, WI are hispanic (8.07k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Sheboygan, WI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

Mexico
83,507 ± 7,044 people
India
24,549 ± 3,839 people
China
15,404 ± 3,043 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wisconsin was Mexico, the natal country of 83,507 Wisconsin residents, followed by India with 24,549 and China with 15,404.

Foreign-Born Population

6.01%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

7.07k people

5.88%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

6.77k people

As of 2021, 6.01% of Sheboygan, WI residents (7.07k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Sheboygan, WI was 5.88%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Sheboygan, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,281 ± 306
Gulf War (2001-)
1,148 ± 247
Gulf War (1990s)
601 ± 159

Sheboygan, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.99 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Sheboygan, WI employs 60.6k people. The largest industries in Sheboygan, WI are Manufacturing (19,392 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (7,565 people), and Retail Trade (6,347 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($77,841), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($66,667), and Finance & Insurance ($64,516).

Males in Wisconsin have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,441. The income inequality in Wisconsin (measured using the Gini index) is 0.443, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

60.6k

2021 Value

± 1,717

1.89%

1 Year growth

± 3.81%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Sheboygan, WI grew at a rate of 1.89%, from 59.4k employees to 60.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sheboygan, WI, are Production Occupations (9,489 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (6,121 people), and Management Occupations (5,433 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Sheboygan, WI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Wisconsin (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

60.6k

2021 Value

± 1,717

1.89%

1 Year growth

± 3.81%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Sheboygan, WI grew at a rate of 1.89%, from 59.4k employees to 60.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sheboygan, WI, are Manufacturing (19,392 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (7,565 people), and Retail Trade (6,347 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Sheboygan, WI, though some of these residents may live in Sheboygan, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$50,269

Median earning men ± $1,070

$35,384

Median earning women ± $1,281

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($75,118), Public Administration ($66,597), and Wholesale Trade ($58,229).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($48,580), Manufacturing ($45,363), and Wholesale Trade ($44,141).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Wisconsin. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Wisconsin.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

959
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
934
Manufacturing
655
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$3.5M
Manufacturing
$805k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$486k
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Wisconsin to other states, or from other states to Wisconsin.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Wisconsin product (by dollars) was Other foodstuffs with $43.6B, followed by Mixed freight ($37.7B) and Machinery ($34.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Wisconsin products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$348B

2020 Value in Wisconsin

$614B

Projected 2050 Value in Wisconsin

76.2% growth

In 2020, total outbound Wisconsin trade was $348B. This is expected to increase 76.2% to $614B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Wisconsin trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Wisconsin to other states, or from other states to Wisconsin.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$35.8B
Minnesota
$17.7B
Michigan
$15.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Wisconsin domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $35.8B, followed by Minnesota with $17.7B and Michigan and $15.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Wisconsin shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.17%).

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing the state of Wisconsin. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (49.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (48.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.17%)
Independent Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.17%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Wisconsin for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Wisconsin

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Ron Johnson

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Tammy Baldwin

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing Wisconsin.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Wisconsin over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Wisconsin

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Wisconsin have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Sheboygan, WI awarded 685 degrees. The student population of Sheboygan, WI in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 825 male students and 1,269 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Sheboygan, WI are White (520 and 79.1%), followed by Black or African American (34 and 5.18%), Hispanic or Latino (34 and 5.18%), and Asian (30 and 4.57%).

The largest universities in Sheboygan, WI by number of degrees awarded are Lakeland University (685 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Sheboygan, WI are Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (303 and 44.2%), Accounting (107 and 15.6%), and Mental Health Counseling (40 and 5.84%).

The median tuition cost in Sheboygan, WI for private four year colleges is $29,950.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Sheboygan, WI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 80.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 2,094 (39.4% men and 60.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 2,094 students enrolled in Sheboygan, WI, 39.4% men and 60.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,387 records, of which 64% were women and 36% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations
162 degree-majors awarded
Accounting
107 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
36 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Sheboygan, WI was Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations with 162 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Sheboygan, WI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Lakeland University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

685 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lakeland University with 685 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 230 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Sheboygan, WI, which is 0.505 times less than the 455 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 520 degrees mean that there were 15.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 34 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($29,950) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,366) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,100) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.664% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.589% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.4M), Some college (1.03M), and Bachelors Degree (900k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Sheboygan, WI was $172,500 in 2021, which is 0.704 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $165,400 to $172,500, a 4.29% increase. The homeownership rate in Sheboygan, WI is 71%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Sheboygan, WI have an average commute time of 18.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Sheboygan, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Sheboygan, WI is $65,352. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Sheboygan, WI was Waukesha County, WI with a value of $94,310, followed by St. Croix County, WI and Ozaukee County, WI, with respective values of $91,320 and $86,915.

Housing

Property

$172,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,904

$34,634

Median Property Taxes

±$1,130

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Sheboygan, WI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Sheboygan, WI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

71%

Homeownership

2021

61.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 71% of the housing units in Sheboygan, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Sheboygan, WI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Sheboygan, WI was Waukesha County, WI with a value of $94,310, followed by St. Croix County, WI and Ozaukee County, WI, with respective values of $91,320 and $86,915.

The following map shows all of the counties in Sheboygan, WI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$65,352

Median Household Income

± $1,508

48.8k

Number of Households

± 1,449

In 2021, the median household income of the 48.8k households in Sheboygan, WI grew to $65,352 from the previous year's value of $62,101.

The following chart displays the households in Sheboygan, WI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Sheboygan, WI is from Wisconsin.

0.443

2021 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

0.445

2020 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

In 2021, the income inequality in Wisconsin was 0.443 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.429% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Wisconsin was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Wisconsin in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Wisconsin across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.6%)
Carpooled (7.52%)
Worked At Home (6.77%)

In 2021, 81.6% of workers in Sheboygan, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.52%) and those who worked at home (6.77%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

18.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Sheboygan, WI have a shorter commute time (18.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.19% of the workforce in Sheboygan, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Sheboygan, WI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Sheboygan, WI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Sheboygan, WI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.45% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sheboygan, WI (8.53k out of 115k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Sheboygan, WI is White, followed by Hispanic and Asian.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.6% of the population of Sheboygan, WI has health coverage, with 58.8% on employee plans, 10.5% on Medicaid, 14.3% on Medicare, 10.8% on non-group plans, and 1.19% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Wisconsin see 1255 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.947% decrease from the previous year (1267 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1395 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 441 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,255 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wisconsin

Primary care physicians in Wisconsin see an average of 1,255 patients per year. This represents a 0.947% decrease from the previous year (1,267 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Wisconsin in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.7% under 18 years, 18.3% between 18 and 34 years, 40.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.36%

Uninsured

58.8%

Employer Coverage

10.5%

Medicaid

14.3%

Medicare

10.8%

Non-Group

1.19%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sheboygan, WI grew by 6.94% from 4.08% to 4.36%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Sheboygan, WI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.