Most Populated Cities in Wisconsin
Cities ranked by total population · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the most populated cities in Wisconsin based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by total population from highest to lowest. Milwaukee leads the ranking with a value of 569,756 and a population of 569,756.
The top three cities are Milwaukee (569,756), Madison (275,568), and Green Bay (106,585). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national most populated cities ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Wisconsin.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Milwaukee | 569,756 | 569,756 |
| #2 | Madison | 275,568 | 275,568 |
| #3 | Green Bay | 106,585 | 106,585 |
| #4 | Kenosha | 99,147 | 99,147 |
| #5 | Racine | 77,155 | 77,155 |
| #6 | Appleton | 74,873 | 74,873 |
| #7 | Eau Claire | 69,274 | 69,274 |
| #8 | Oshkosh | 66,247 | 66,247 |
| #9 | Janesville | 65,813 | 65,813 |
| #10 | West Allis | 59,588 | 59,588 |
| #11 | La Crosse | 51,791 | 51,791 |
| #12 | Sheboygan | 49,812 | 49,812 |
| #13 | Wauwatosa | 47,718 | 47,718 |
| #14 | Fond du Lac | 44,491 | 44,491 |
| #15 | Brookfield | 41,592 | 41,592 |
| #16 | New Berlin | 40,384 | 40,384 |
| #17 | Wausau | 39,893 | 39,893 |
| #18 | Menomonee Falls | 38,963 | 38,963 |
| #19 | Greenfield | 37,361 | 37,361 |
| #20 | Beloit | 36,554 | 36,554 |
| #21 | Oak Creek | 36,473 | 36,473 |
| #22 | Sun Prairie | 36,455 | 36,455 |
| #23 | Franklin | 35,751 | 35,751 |
| #24 | Manitowoc | 34,553 | 34,553 |
| #25 | West Bend | 31,722 | 31,722 |
| #26 | Fitchburg | 31,566 | 31,566 |
| #27 | Mount Pleasant | 27,694 | 27,694 |
| #28 | Neenah | 27,409 | 27,409 |
| #29 | Stevens Point | 25,497 | 25,497 |
| #30 | De Pere | 25,368 | 25,368 |
| #31 | Caledonia | 25,292 | 25,292 |
| #32 | Mequon | 25,259 | 25,259 |
| #33 | Muskego | 25,156 | 25,156 |
| #34 | Watertown | 22,873 | 22,873 |
| #35 | Middleton | 22,235 | 22,235 |
| #36 | Pleasant Prairie | 21,515 | 21,515 |
| #37 | Germantown | 20,940 | 20,940 |
| #38 | South Milwaukee | 20,547 | 20,547 |
| #39 | Howard | 20,261 | 20,261 |
| #40 | Fox Crossing | 18,960 | 18,960 |
| #41 | Onalaska | 18,909 | 18,909 |
| #42 | Wisconsin Rapids | 18,756 | 18,756 |
| #43 | Marshfield | 18,718 | 18,718 |
| #44 | Oconomowoc | 18,385 | 18,385 |
| #45 | Menasha | 18,130 | 18,130 |
| #46 | Cudahy | 17,964 | 17,964 |
| #47 | Kaukauna | 17,237 | 17,237 |
| #48 | Ashwaubenon | 16,931 | 16,931 |
| #49 | Beaver Dam | 16,629 | 16,629 |
| #50 | Menomonie | 16,548 | 16,548 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the most populated in Wisconsin?
Milwaukee ranks #1 for most populated cities in Wisconsin with a value of 569,756 and a population of 569,756.
How many cities are ranked for most populated cities in Wisconsin?
There are 50 cities ranked for most populated cities in Wisconsin. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Wisconsin compare to other states for most populated cities?
You can compare Wisconsin's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national most populated cities page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.