Population and Housing Unit Estimates

The Demographic Services Center annually produces population estimates for Wisconsin counties and municipalities. The estimates are based on the prior census and analysis of contemporary data including housing units, dormitory and institutional populations, automobile registrations, and other indicators of population change. The ​DSC releases preliminary population estimates by August 10, and final ​​population estimates by October 10, with a reference date of January 1 of the current year.

January 1, 2024 Final Population Estimates

• Population Estimates Summary Adobe PDF

• County Final Population Estimates  Adobe PDF or Micros​o​ft Excel 

• Minor Civil Division Final Population Estimates Adobe PDF or  Microsoft Excel

• Municipality Final Population Estimates, Alphabetical List Adobe PDF or Microsoft Excel

• Final Population Estimates for Municipalities in Multiple Counties Adobe PDF or Microsoft Excel

• Population Estimates Methodology Adobe PDF

• Components of Change by County Adobe PDF or Microsoft Excel

• Wisconsin Zip Code Tabulation Area Final Population Estimates Adobe PDF or Microsoft Excel

Time Series Population Estimates (1970 - 2024)

• County Totals Microsoft Excel

• Municipalities and Minor Civil Divisions within Counties Microsoft Excel

Housing Unit Estimates

• Total Estimated Housing Units by County Adobe PDF or Microsoft Excel