Green Bay, WI

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population
326,590
1.8% 1-year growth
US Senator
Ron Johnson
Republican Party
US Senator
Tammy Baldwin
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
38.9
0.258% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
9.41%
0.0245% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$68,952
6.16% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$188,800
6.79% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
171,176
1.61% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Green Bay, WI had a population of 327k people with a median age of 38.9 and a median household income of $68,952. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Green Bay, WI grew from 320,827 to 326,590, a 1.8% increase and its median household income grew from $64,951 to $68,952, a 6.16% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Green Bay, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (81.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.26%), White (Hispanic) (2.91%), Other (Hispanic) (2.73%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.67%).

None of the households in Green Bay, 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% of the residents in Green Bay, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Green Bay, WI are Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (3,027 degrees awarded in 2021), University of Wisconsin-Green Bay (1,855 degrees), and Saint Norbert College (540 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Green Bay, WI was $188,800, and the homeownership rate was 68%.

Most people in Green Bay, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Green Bay, WI was 2 cars per household.

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geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Green Bay, WI is home to a population of 327k people, from which 97% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.93% of Green Bay, WI residents were born outside of the country (16.1k people).

In 2021, there were 25.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (268k people) in Green Bay, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.6k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 9.51k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

97%
2021 Citizenship
97%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97% of Green Bay, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Green Bay, WI was 97%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Green Bay, WI
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    268k ± 722
  2. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    10.6k ± 969
  3. White (Hispanic)
    9.51k ± 1.07k
8.07%
Hispanic Population
26.4k people

In 2021, there were 25.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (268k people) in Green Bay, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.6k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 9.51k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

8.07% of the people in Green Bay, WI are hispanic (26.4k people).

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

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    83,507 ± 7,044 people
  2. India
    24,549 ± 3,839 people
  3. 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.

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Foreign-Born Population

4.93%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
16.1k people
5.04%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
16.2k people

As of 2021, 4.93% of Green Bay, WI residents (16.1k 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 Green Bay, WI was 5.04%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    6,317 ± 467
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    3,773 ± 504
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    2,053 ± 260

Green Bay, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.67 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Green Bay, WI employs 171k people. The largest industries in Green Bay, WI are Manufacturing (31,285 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (23,957 people), and Retail Trade (18,266 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($88,727), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($59,792), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($59,199).

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.

Occupations

171k
2021 Value
± 2,950
1.61%
1 Year growth
± 2.38%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Green Bay, WI grew at a rate of 1.61%, from 168k employees to 171k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Green Bay, WI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (19,078 people), Production Occupations (17,552 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (16,243 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Green Bay, WI.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

171k
2021 Value
± 2,950
1.61%
1 Year growth
± 2.38%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Green Bay, WI grew at a rate of 1.61%, from 168k employees to 171k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Green Bay, WI, are Manufacturing (31,285 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (23,957 people), and Retail Trade (18,266 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Green Bay, WI, though some of these residents may live in Green Bay, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$49,407
Median earning men ± $1,163
$33,750
Median earning women ± $764

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($65,293), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,844), and Wholesale Trade ($55,558).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,731), Public Administration ($45,059), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($44,146).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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
  1. 2,749
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. 2,183
    Manufacturing
  3. 2,075
    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.

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $5.98M
    Manufacturing
  2. $3.44M
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  3. $1.87M
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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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
  1. $43.6B
  2. $37.7B
  3. $34.3B

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.

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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.

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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
  1. $35.8B
  2. $17.7B
  3. $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).

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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.

US Senators from Wisconsin

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Ron Johnson
Senator from Wisconsin3
Assumed office on January 3, 2011
Tammy Baldwin
Senator from Wisconsin1
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.

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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.

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In 2021, universities in Green Bay, WI awarded 6,071 degrees. The student population of Green Bay, WI in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 8,378 male students and 14,844 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Green Bay, WI are White (5,051 and 83.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (351 and 5.8%), Asian (208 and 3.44%), and Two or More Races (130 and 2.15%).

The largest universities in Green Bay, WI by number of degrees awarded are Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (3,027 and 49.9%), University of Wisconsin-Green Bay (1,855 and 30.6%), and Saint Norbert College (540 and 8.89%).

The most popular majors in Green Bay, WI are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (617 and 10.2%), Registered Nursing (586 and 9.65%), and General Business Administration & Management (411 and 6.77%).

The median tuition costs in Green Bay, WI are $31,061 for private four year colleges, and $6,298 and $14,516 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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Measure

In 2021 in Green Bay, WI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 88.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 21.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 23,222 (36.1% men and 63.9% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 23,222 students enrolled in Green Bay, WI, 36.1% men and 63.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 18,416 records, of which 64.5% were women and 35.5% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 196 degree-majors awarded
  2. 299 degree-majors awarded
  3. 278 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Green Bay, WI was General Psychology with 196 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 3,027 degrees awarded
  2. 1,855 degrees awarded
  3. 540 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northeast Wisconsin Technical College with 3,027 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,905 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Green Bay, WI, which is 0.457 times less than the 4,166 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 5,051 degrees mean that there were 14.4 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 351 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($31,061) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,886) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($2,096) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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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.

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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.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Green Bay, WI was $188,800 in 2021, which is 0.771 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $176,800 to $188,800, a 6.79% increase. The homeownership rate in Green Bay, WI is 68%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Green Bay, WI have an average commute time of 19.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Green Bay, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Green Bay, WI is $68,952. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Green Bay, 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.

Property

$188,800
Median Property Value 2021
±$2,547
$89,853
Median Property Taxes
±$2,035

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 Green Bay, WI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

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Rent vs Own

68%
Homeownership
2021
64.2%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 68% of the housing units in Green Bay, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 68.1%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Green Bay, 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 Green Bay, WI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$68,952
Median Household Income
± $1,193
132k
Number of Households
± 2,650

In 2021, the median household income of the 132k households in Green Bay, WI grew to $68,952 from the previous year's value of $64,951.

The following chart displays the households in Green Bay, 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.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Green Bay, 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.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (81.4%)
  2. Worked At Home (7.8%)
  3. Carpooled (7.63%)

In 2021, 81.4% of workers in Green Bay, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.8%) and those who carpooled to work (7.63%).

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.

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Commute Time

19.9 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Green Bay, WI have a shorter commute time (19.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.45% of the workforce in Green Bay, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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

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Poverty & Diversity

9.41% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Green Bay, WI (30k out of 318k 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 Females 18 - 24 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Green Bay, WI is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

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.

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94.9% of the population of Green Bay, WI has health coverage, with 57.5% on employee plans, 12.5% on Medicaid, 12.8% on Medicare, 10.9% on non-group plans, and 1.1% 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.

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.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.8% under 18 years, 19.8% between 18 and 34 years, 39.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.9% over 64 years.

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

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Uninsured People

5.14%
Uninsured
57.5%
Employer Coverage
12.5%
Medicaid
12.8%
Medicare
10.9%
Non-Group
1.1%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Green Bay, WI grew by 3.15% from 4.98% to 5.14%.

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

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