Green Bay, WI

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2020 Population

104,508

0.257% 1-year decline

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2018 Median Age

34.1

0.294% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

15.5%

4.13% 1-year increase

2020 Median Household Income

$52,214

6.02% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$142,000

4.49% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

53,653

1.27% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Green Bay, WI had a population of 105k people with a median age of 34.1 and a median household income of $52,214. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Green Bay, WI declined from 104,777 to 104,508, a −0.257% decrease and its median household income grew from $49,251 to $52,214, a 6.02% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Green Bay, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (68.1%), White (Hispanic) (6.77%), Other (Hispanic) (5.89%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.26%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.25%).

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.

93.9% of the residents in Green Bay, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Green Bay, WI are Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (3,188 degrees awarded in 2020), University of Wisconsin-Green Bay (1,718 degrees), and Rasmussen University-Wisconsin (298 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Green Bay, WI was $142,000, and the homeownership rate was 56.2%.

Most people in Green Bay, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Green Bay, WI was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Green Bay, WI is home to a population of 105k people, from which 93.9% are citizens. As of 2020, 9.69% of Green Bay, WI residents were born outside of the country (10.1k people).

In 2020, there were 10.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (71.2k people) in Green Bay, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.08k White (Hispanic) and 6.15k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

93.9%

2020 Citizenship

93.6%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 93.9% of Green Bay, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Green Bay, WI was 93.6%, 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.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Green Bay, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
71.2k ± 970
White (Hispanic)
7.08k ± 947
Other (Hispanic)
6.15k ± 1.06k

16.4%

Hispanic Population

17.1k people

16.4% of the people in Green Bay, WI are hispanic (17.1k people).

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
83,497 ± 7,043 people
India
23,435 ± 3,751 people
China
16,997 ± 3,196 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wisconsin was Mexico, the natal country of 83,497 Wisconsin residents, followed by India with 23,435 and China with 16,997.

Foreign-Born Population

9.69%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

10.1k people

9.85%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

10.3k people

As of 2020, 9.69% of Green Bay, WI residents (10.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Green Bay, WI was 9.85%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,647 ± 257
Gulf War (2001-)
1,244 ± 365
Gulf War (1990s)
656 ± 146

Green Bay, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.32 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Green Bay, WI employs 53.7k people. The largest industries in Green Bay, WI are Manufacturing (10,946 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,984 people), and Retail Trade (5,873 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($81,250), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($51,834), and Public Administration ($48,578).

Males in Wisconsin have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,335. The income inequality in Wisconsin (measured using the Gini index) is 0.445, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

53.7k

2020 Value

± 1,650

−1.27%

1 Year decline

± 4.19%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Green Bay, WI declined at a rate of −1.27%, from 54.3k employees to 53.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Green Bay, WI, are Production Occupations (7,405 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,854 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (5,553 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Green Bay, 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

53.7k

2020 Value

± 1,650

−1.27%

1 Year decline

± 4.19%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Green Bay, WI declined at a rate of −1.27%, from 54.3k employees to 53.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Green Bay, WI, are Manufacturing (10,946 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,984 people), and Retail Trade (5,873 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$39,007

Median earning men ± $1,588

$29,152

Median earning women ± $1,846

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($53,883), Wholesale Trade ($46,417), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($46,344).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($45,400), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($41,145), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($38,801).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Wisconsin. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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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 $42.6B, followed by Mixed freight ($37.6B) and Machinery ($37.1B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$365B

2020 Value in Wisconsin

$615B

Projected 2050 Value in Wisconsin

68.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Wisconsin trade was $365B. This is expected to increase 68.3% to $615B 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
$36.6B
Minnesota
$18.2B
Michigan
$17.7B

In 2020, the top outbound Wisconsin domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $36.6B, followed by Minnesota with $18.2B and Michigan and $17.7B.

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

Civics

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.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Wisconsin

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Wisconsin.

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 Representatives 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 2020, universities in Green Bay, WI awarded 5,244 degrees. The student population of Green Bay, WI in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 7,422 male students and 12,972 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Green Bay, WI are White (4,323 and 83%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (347 and 6.67%), Asian (183 and 3.52%), and Two or More Races (138 and 2.65%).

The largest universities in Green Bay, WI by number of degrees awarded are Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (3,188 and 60.8%), University of Wisconsin-Green Bay (1,718 and 32.8%), and Rasmussen University-Wisconsin (298 and 5.68%).

The most popular majors in Green Bay, WI are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (649 and 12.4%), Registered Nursing (421 and 8.03%), and General Business Administration & Management (310 and 5.91%).

The median tuition cost in Green Bay, WI for a public four year colleges is $6,298 for in-state students and $14,516 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Green Bay, WI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 89.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 42.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 20,394 (36.4% men and 63.6% 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 2020 there were 20,394 students enrolled in Green Bay, WI, 36.4% men and 63.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 16,120 records, of which 64% were women and 36% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
91 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
299 degree-majors awarded
Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
164 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Green Bay, WI was General Business Administration & Management with 91 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
3,188 degrees awarded
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
1,718 degrees awarded
Rasmussen University-Wisconsin
298 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northeast Wisconsin Technical College with 3,188 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 1,673 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Green Bay, WI, which is 0.468 times less than the 3,571 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4,323 degrees mean that there were 12.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 347 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 for-profit, 4-year or above ($10,934) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,935) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($1,960) 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

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

Measure

In 2020, 0.628% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.581% 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 2020 were High School or Equivalent (1.39M), Some college (1.04M), and Bachelors Degree (875k).

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 Green Bay, WI was $142,000 in 2020, which is 0.618 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $135,900 to $142,000, a 4.49% increase. The homeownership rate in Green Bay, WI is 56.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Green Bay, WI have an average commute time of 18.1 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 $52,214. In 2020, the place with the highest median household income in Green Bay, WI was Census Tract 9400.02 with a value of $105,188, followed by Census Tract 18.02 and Census Tract 213.02, with respective values of $85,202 and $77,995.

Housing

Property

$142,000

Median Property Value 2020

±$2,776

$23,947

Median Property Taxes

±$962

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.

Rent vs Own

56.2%

Homeownership

2020

63.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 56.2% of the housing units in Green Bay, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 55.6%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9400.02
Census Tract 18.02
Census Tract 213.02

In 2020, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Green Bay, WI was Census Tract 9400.02 with a value of $105,188, followed by Census Tract 18.02 and Census Tract 213.02, with respective values of $85,202 and $77,995.

The following map shows all of the places in Green Bay, 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.

$52,214

Median Household Income

± $1,648

42.6k

Number of Households

± 1,547

In 2020, the median household income of the 42.6k households in Green Bay, WI grew to $52,214 from the previous year's value of $49,251.

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.

Wage Distribution

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

0.445

2020 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

0.447

2019 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

In 2020, the income inequality in Wisconsin was 0.445 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.51% decline from 2019 to 2020, 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 2020

Drove Alone (79.4%)
Carpooled (9.82%)
Worked At Home (5.16%)

In 2020, 79.4% of workers in Green Bay, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.82%) and those who worked at home (5.16%).

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

18.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Green Bay, WI have a shorter commute time (18.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 0.96% 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.

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.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Green Bay, WI (15.6k out of 101k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 6 - 11.

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

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

92.2% of the population of Green Bay, WI has health coverage, with 50.6% on employee plans, 19.7% on Medicaid, 10.4% on Medicare, 10.2% on non-group plans, and 1.29% 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 Brown County, WI see 1394 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.5% decrease from the previous year (1401 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1242 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 483 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Wisconsin. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Wisconsin, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Brown County, WI.

1,394 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Brown County, WI

Primary care physicians in Brown County, WI see an average of 1,394 patients per year. This represents a 0.5% decrease from the previous year (1,401 patients).

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

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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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.6% under 18 years, 23.4% between 18 and 34 years, 37.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.8%

Uninsured

50.6%

Employer Coverage

19.7%

Medicaid

10.4%

Medicare

10.2%

Non-Group

1.29%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Green Bay, WI declined by 1.74% from 7.93% to 7.8%.

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.