Wisconsin

Wisconsin

State in United States


Wisconsin has a land area of 54,153.1 square miles and a water area of 11,326.9 square miles. It is the 25th largest state by area. Wisconsin is bordered by Michigan, Iowa, Minnesota, and Illinois.

Population and People

  • Total Population

    5,895,908
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Average Age

    40.1 Year
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Senior Population (65 years and older)

    1,054,247
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Veterans

    6.6%
    InformationData from Census Bureau

Income and Poverty

  • Median Household Income

    $90,026
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Poverty

    17.8%
    InformationData from Census Bureau

Employment and Labor Force

  • Total Eligible Employment Population

    4,769,319
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Unemployed

    2.3%
    InformationData from Census Bureau

Housing

  • Housing Units

    2,449,970
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Median Gross Rent (in dollars)

    $921
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Gross Rent vs Percentage of Household Income: Less Than 30% Household Income

    59.4%
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Gross Rent vs Percentage of Household Income: 30% or More of Household Income

    40.6%
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Median Home Price (in dollars)

    $230,700
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Renter Rate

    781,395
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Homeownership Rate

    1,668,575
    InformationData from Census Bureau

Health

  • Disabled

    11.9%
    InformationData from Census Bureau

The Department of Housing and Urban Development is on its mission to provide decent and affordable housing to Americans with low-income. Within the United States there are 10 different geographical regions that HUD has been divided into. Depending on where your state is located you would be zoned to one of these Regional Offices. To find your Regional office: Affordable Housing411 Regional Office Page.

Within these Regional Offices zones there are 54 different Field Offices. Again, depending on your location you will be zoned to a particular Field Office. To Find Your Field Office visit: Affordable Housing411 Field Offices Page.

Lastly locally there are almost 4,000 Local Housing Authorities Offices. To find your local office visit: Affordable Housing411 Public Housing Authority Page

Each State or area can have different income limits and eligibility requirements. We recommend you contact your local housing authority for specific income guidelines.

The State of Wisconsin is located in Chicago Regional Office. Within Wisconsin there are . Throughout Wisconsin there are 115 Public Housing Authority Offices.

We at Affordable Housing 411, have gathered all the contact information for all of HUD’s Offices. We want to be an advocate for those in need of affordable housing.

CONTACT HUD: WISCONSIN

For general questions about HUD or its programs, contact our Milwaukee Field Office.

For questions about FHA loans or programs, contact our FHA Resource Center:

For questions about HUD rental programs, including Housing Choice (Section 8) Vouchers, contact our Public and Indian Housing (PIH) Resource Center:

FIELD OFFICES HUD: WISCONSIN

REGIONAL OFFICE HUD: WISCONSIN

TANF OFFICE HUD: WISCONSIN

LIHEAP OFFICE HUD: WISCONSIN

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Public Housing Authority in Wisconsin

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RENTAL HELP: WISCONSIN

Subsidized Apartments
HUD helps apartment owners offer reduced rents to low-income tenants. To apply, contact or visit the management office of each apartment building that interests you.

Public Housing and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
To apply for either type of help, visit your local Public Housing Agency (PHA).

Some PHAs have long waiting lists, so you may want to apply at more than one PHA. Your PHA can also give you a list of locations at which your voucher can be used.

Need advice?

HOMEOWNERSHIP: WISCONSIN

Owning a home is a big part of the American Dream. Here are some resources that can help you buy, maintain and keep your home.

If you have questions about buying a home, qualifying for a loan, down payment assistance, HUD Homes, refinancing, liens, payoffs, 2nd mortgages, manufactured homes or other issues associated with an FHA-insured mortgages, contact the FHA Resource Center by calling (800) 225-5342 or emailing [email protected].

You may search more specifically for a reverse mortgage counselor or if you are facing foreclosure, search for a foreclosure avoidance counselor.

Getting Started

How to Become an FHA-approved Lender

Buying a Home

Owning and Maintaining Your Home

Population by Age Range in Wisconsin

Age and Sex

40.1 +/- 0.1

Median Age in Wisconsin

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Age and Sex

40.1 +/- 0.1
Median Age in Wisconsin
38.8 +/- 0.1
Median Age in United States

Population by Age Range in Wisconsin

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Older Population by Age Range in Wisconsin

Older Population

17.90 +/- 0.1

65 Years and Older in Wisconsin

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Older Population

17.90 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in Wisconsin
16.8 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in United States

Older Population by Age in Wisconsin

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Veterans in Wisconsin

Veterans

6.60 +/- 0.1

Veterans in Wisconsin

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Veterans

6.60 +/- 0.1
Veterans in Wisconsin
6.4 +/- 0.1
Veterans in United States

Veterans in Wisconsin

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Median Household Income in Wisconsin

Median Household Income

$67,125 +/- $605

Median Household Income in Wisconsin

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Median Household Income

$67,125 +/- $605
Median Household Income in Wisconsin
$69,717 +/- $134
Median Household Income in United States

Median Household Income in Wisconsin

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Poverty in Wisconsin

Poverty

10.80 +/- 0.3

Poverty in Wisconsin

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Poverty

10.80 +/- 0.3
Poverty in Wisconsin
12.8 +/- 0.1
Poverty in United States

Poverty in Wisconsin

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Educational Attainment in Wisconsin

Educational Attainment

32.50 +/- 0.4

Educational Attainment in Wisconsin

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Educational Attainment

32.50 +/- 0.4
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Wisconsin
35.0 +/- 0.1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in United States

Educational Attainment in Wisconsin

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Employment and Labor Force Status in Wisconsin

Employment rate

62.70% +/- 0.3%

Employment rate in Wisconsin

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Employment rate

62.70% +/- 0.3%
Employment rate in Wisconsin
58.6% +/- 0.1%
Employment rate in United States

HUD MAILING LISTS: WISCONSIN

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HUD Region V Wisconsin Partners and Stakeholders This list is open to any individual or organization interested in the latest news, announcements, program updates, training opportunities and other helpful HUD resources in Wisconsin and Region V.

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Last Updated: September 1, 2023