Wisconsin Race & Ethnicity Demographics (2024)

Q: What is the most common racial background in Wisconsin?

The largest racial or ethnic group in Wisconsin is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 78.6% of the total population.

Q: Is Wisconsin becoming more diverse?

Since 2010, the diversity index for Wisconsin has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 37.1/100, which is considered a Moderate-Low level of diversity.

Racial distribution and diversity statistics for Wisconsin

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Wisconsin Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

5,914,872

Diversity Score

37.1

Diversity Tier

Moderate-Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)

78.6%%

Wisconsin Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in for 2024 — **Figure 1:** Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).

Wisconsin Historical Diversity Trend (2010–2024)

Line chart showing diversity index trends for — **Figure 2:** Temporal analysis of diversity index changes from 2010–2024.

Since 2010, the diversity index of Wisconsin has increased significantly.

Wisconsin Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / Ethnicity	Population	Percentage
White (Non-Hispanic)	4,646,738	78.6%
Hispanic or Latino	471,930	8.0%
Black / African American	351,851	5.9%
Two or More Races	216,283	3.7%
Asian	173,674	2.9%
Native American	32,464	0.5%
Other Race	20,508	0.3%
Pacific Islander	1,424	0.0%

Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Wisconsin

The largest racial or ethnic group in Wisconsin is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 78.6% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Wisconsin has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 37.1/100, which is considered a Moderate-Low level of diversity.

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