Green Bay, WI

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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Population

321,591

0.481% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

Median Age

39.3

Median Household Income

$61,400

1.56% 1-year growth

Median Property Value

$174,900

1.92% 1-year growth

Number of Employees

N/A

About

In 2018, Green Bay, WI had a population of 322k people with a median age of 39.3 and a median household income of $61,400. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Green Bay, WI grew from 320,050 to 321,591, a 0.481% increase and its median household income grew from $60,456 to $61,400, a 1.56% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Green Bay, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (83.3%), White (Hispanic) (5.12%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.64%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.4%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.11%). NaNk% of the people in Green Bay, WI speak a non-English language, and 96.8% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Green Bay, WI are Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (2,876 degrees awarded in 2017), University of Wisconsin-Green Bay (1,526 degrees), and Saint Norbert College (543 degrees).

The median property value in Green Bay, WI is $174,900, and the homeownership rate is 69.7%. Most people in Green Bay, WI commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 17.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Green Bay, WI is 2 cars per household.

Green Bay, WI borders Appleton, WI, Manitowoc, WI, Marinette, WI-MI, Shawano, WI, and Traverse City, MI.

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United States Wisconsin

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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Impact on Employment

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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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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Wisconsin across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Donald J. Trump with 47.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (46.5%), followed by Gary Johnson (3.58%). The most partisan county was Menominee County, WI with 78.4% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

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.

Green Bay, WI 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 Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results not available for Green Bay, WI. Showing the available data for Wisconsin.

2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (47.2%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (46.5%)
Democratic Party
Gary Johnson (3.58%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Donald J. Trump with 47.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (46.5%), followed by Gary Johnson (3.58%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Wisconsin for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Wisconsin.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Wisconsin

47.2% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Wisconsin

Menominee County, WI
78.4% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)
Florence County, WI
71.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Dane County, WI
70.2% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Wisconsin was Menominee County, WI with 78.4% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in Wisconsin colored by their party leaning.

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, colored by their political party.

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 Green Bay, WI have changed over time starting in 2008.

Diversity

Green Bay, WI is home to a population of 322k people, from which 96.8% are citizens. As of N/A, N/A% of Green Bay, WI residents were born outside of the country (N/A people).

In 2018, there were 16.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (268k people) in Green Bay, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 16.5k White (Hispanic) and 8.5k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Green Bay, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
268k ± 118
White (Hispanic)
16.5k ± 2.46k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
8.5k ± 1.04k

7.59%

Hispanic Population

24.4k people

7.59% of the people in Green Bay, WI are hispanic (24.4k people).

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.5

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 5.2

In 2018, the median age of all people in Green Bay, WI was 39.3. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 39, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 43. But people in Green Bay, WI are getting getting older. In 2017, the average age of all Green Bay, WI residents was 39.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Wisconsin.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
82,867 ± 7,017 people
India
24,020 ± 3,797 people
China
15,072 ± 3,010 people

In 2018, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wisconsin was Mexico, the natal country of 82,867 Wisconsin residents, followed by India with 24,020 and China with 15,072.

Citizenship

96.8%

2018 Citizenship

96.6%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 96.8% of Green Bay, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in Green Bay, WI was 96.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
6,676 ± 1,092
Gulf War (2001-)
3,244 ± 872
Gulf War (1990s)
2,079 ± 510

Green Bay, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.06 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Green Bay, WI is $61,400. In 2018, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Green Bay, WI was Waukesha County, WI with a value of $86,968, followed by St. Croix County, WI and Ozaukee County, WI, with respective values of $81,453 and $81,104.

Males in Wisconsin have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,745. The income inequality in Wisconsin (measured using the Gini index) is 0.441, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Green Bay, WI employs N/A people. The largest industries in Green Bay, WI are Manufacturing (29,856 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (23,795 people), and Retail Trade (17,156 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($71,190), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($56,279), and Public Administration ($55,967).

Wages

Median Household Income

$61,400

2018 value

± $1,417

1.56%

1 Year Growth

± 4.08%

Households in Green Bay, WI have a median annual income of $61,400, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $60,456 in 2017, which represents a 1.56% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Green Bay, WI compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Wisconsin.

$64,874

Average Male Salary in Wisconsin

± $1,364

$47,745

Average Female Salary in Wisconsin

± $994

In 2018, full-time male employees in Wisconsin made 1.36 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Wisconsin by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Wisconsin.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Wisconsin

American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races
$62,272 ± $34,034
White
$49,813 ± $828
Two or More Races
$48,430 ± $8,009

In 2018 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Wisconsin workers was American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races. These workers were paid 1.25 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Wisconsin.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Wisconsin by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

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

0.441

2018 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

0.452

2017 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

In 2018, the income inequality in Wisconsin was 0.441 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.52% decline from 2017 to 2018, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Wisconsin was lower than than the national average of 0.479. 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.

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2018, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Green Bay, WI was Waukesha County, WI with a value of $86,968, followed by St. Croix County, WI and Ozaukee County, WI, with respective values of $81,453 and $81,104.

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

Poverty by Age and Gender

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Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

N/A% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Green Bay, WI (N/A out of N/A people) live below the poverty line, a number that is approximately the same as the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are N/A N/A, followed by N/A N/A and then N/A N/A.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Green Bay, WI is N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

N/A

N/A Value

± N/A

From N/A to N/A, employment in Green Bay, WI stayed at a rate of NaNk%, from N/A employees to N/A employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Green Bay, WI, are N/A. This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Green Bay, WI.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Green Bay, WI, by number of employees, are N/A.

Most Specialized

Compared to other MSAs, Green Bay, WI has an unusually high number of residents working as N/A.

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Green Bay, WI, by median earnings, are Management Occupations ($69,266), Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($66,168), and Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($65,777).

Industries

Employment by Industries

N/A

N/A Value

± N/A

From N/A to N/A, employment in Green Bay, WI stayed at a rate of NaNk%, from N/A employees to N/A employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Green Bay, WI, are Manufacturing (29,856 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (23,795 people), and Retail Trade (17,156 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.

Most Common

The most common industries in Green Bay, WI, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (29,856 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (23,795 people), and Retail Trade (17,156 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other MSAs, Green Bay, WI has an unusually high number of Management of Companies & Enterprises (2.72 times higher than expected), Manufacturing (1.83 times), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (1.49 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Green Bay, WI, by median earnings, are Utilities ($71,190), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($56,279), and Public Administration ($55,967).

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 2015, the top outbound Wisconsin product (by dollars) was Other foodstuffs with $37.5B, followed by Mixed freight ($28B) and Machinery ($26B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$325B

2015 Value in Wisconsin

$493B

Projected 2045 Value in Wisconsin

51.7% growth

In 2015, total outbound Wisconsin trade was $325B. This is expected to increase 51.7% to $493B by 2045.

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
$28.7B
Minnesota
$28.3B
Michigan
$10.2B

In 2015, the top outbound Wisconsin domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $28.7B, followed by Minnesota with $28.3B and Michigan and $10.2B.

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

Education

In 2017, universities in Green Bay, WI awarded 5,602 degrees. The student population of Green Bay, WI is skewed towards women, with 8,423 male students and 13,749 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Green Bay, WI are White (4,804 and 86.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (227 and 4.09%), Asian (166 and 2.99%), and Two or More Races (107 and 1.93%).

The largest universities in Green Bay, WI by number of degrees awarded are Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (2,876 and 51.3%), University of Wisconsin-Green Bay (1,526 and 27.2%), and Saint Norbert College (543 and 9.69%).

The most popular majors in Green Bay, WI are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (514 and 9.18%), Registered Nursing (467 and 8.34%), and General Business Administration & Management (340 and 6.07%).

The median tuition costs in Green Bay, WI are $28,464 for private four year colleges, and $6,298 and $14,148 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
175 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
203 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
192 degree-majorss awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Green Bay, WI was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 175 degree-majorss awarded.

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

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
2,876 degrees awarded
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
1,526 degrees awarded
Saint Norbert College
543 degrees awarded

$6,298

Median In-State Public

$28,464

Median Private

In 2017, the Green Bay, WI institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northeast Wisconsin Technical College with 2,876 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

1,827

Degrees Awarded to Men

3,775

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 1,827 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Green Bay, WI, which is 0.484 times less than the 3,775 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 institutions in Green Bay, WI by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
4,804 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
227 degrees awarded
Asian
166 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Green Bay, WI were to White students. These 4,804 degrees mean that there were 21.2 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 227 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Green Bay, WI was $174,900 in 2018, which is 0.761 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $171,600 to $174,900, a 1.92% increase. The homeownership rate in Green Bay, WI is 69.7%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Green Bay, WI have an average commute time of 17.9 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Green Bay, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$174,900

2018 Median

± $4,570

$171,600

2017 Median

± $4,091

In 2018, the median property value in Green Bay, WI grew to to $174,900 from the previous year's value of $171,600.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Green Bay, WI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Green Bay, WI the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

Household Income

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

$61,400

Median Household Income

± $1,417

129k

Number of Households

± 5,146

In 2018, the median household income of the 129k households in Green Bay, WI grew to $61,400 from the previous year's value of $60,456.

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.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Green Bay, WI 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.

Rent vs Own

69.7%

2018 Homeownership

66.8%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 69.7% of the housing units in Green Bay, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66.8%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Green Bay, WI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

17.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Green Bay, WI have a shorter commute time (17.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.12% of the workforce in Green Bay, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

Drove Alone
84.4%
Carpooled
8.45%
Worked At Home
4.27%

In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in Green Bay, WI was Drove Alone (84.4%), followed by those who Carpooled (8.45%) and those who Worked At Home (4.27%).

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.

Transportation

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, followed by 3 cars.

Health

N/A% of the population of Green Bay, WI has health coverage, with N/A% on employee plans, N/A% on Medicaid, N/A% on Medicare, N/A% on non-group plans, and N/A% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Wisconsin was $8,702 in 2014. This is a 6.26% increase from the previous year ($8,189).

Primary care physicians in Wisconsin see 1247 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.565% increase from the previous year (1240 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1516 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 560 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Adams County and Menominee County have the highest prevalence of diabetes (13.1%). Additionally, Menominee County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (45.1%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Wisconsin.

1,247 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wisconsin

Primary care physicians in Wisconsin see an average of 1,247 patients per year. This represents a 0.565% increase from the previous year (1,240 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.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Wisconsin.

$8,702

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Wisconsin

$5,159

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,057

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,608

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Wisconsin (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 6.26%, from $8,189 to $8,702.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

N/A%

Uninsured

N/A%

Employer Coverage

N/A%

Medicaid

N/A%

Medicare

N/A%

Non-Group

N/A%

Military or VA

Between N/A and N/A, the percent of uninsured citizens in Green Bay, WI N/A by N/A from N/A% to N/A%.

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.