Largest Cities in Wisconsin

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Largest Cities — Wisconsin

1 Milwaukee 569,756

2 Madison 275,568

3 Green Bay 106,585

4 Kenosha 99,147

5 Racine 77,155

6 Appleton 74,873

7 Eau Claire 69,274

8 Oshkosh 66,247

9 Janesville 65,813

10 West Allis 59,588

11 La Crosse 51,791

12 Sheboygan 49,812

13 Wauwatosa 47,718

14 Fond du Lac 44,491

15 Brookfield 41,592

16 New Berlin 40,384

17 Wausau 39,893

18 Menomonee Falls 38,963

19 Greenfield 37,361

20 Beloit 36,554

21 Oak Creek 36,473

22 Sun Prairie 36,455

23 Franklin 35,751

24 Manitowoc 34,553

25 West Bend 31,722

26 Fitchburg 31,566

27 Mount Pleasant 27,694

28 Neenah 27,409

29 Stevens Point 25,497

30 De Pere 25,368

31 Caledonia 25,292

32 Mequon 25,259

33 Muskego 25,156

34 Watertown 22,873

35 Middleton 22,235

36 Pleasant Prairie 21,515

37 Germantown 20,940

38 South Milwaukee 20,547

39 Howard 20,261

40 Fox Crossing 18,960

41 Onalaska 18,909

42 Wisconsin Rapids 18,756

43 Marshfield 18,718

44 Oconomowoc 18,385

45 Menasha 18,130

46 Cudahy 17,964

47 Kaukauna 17,237

48 Ashwaubenon 16,931

49 Beaver Dam 16,629

50 Menomonie 16,548

51 River Falls 16,349

52 Bellevue 16,255

53 Weston 15,784

54 Hartford 15,761

55 Whitewater 15,705

56 Hudson 15,004

57 Waunakee 14,927

58 Whitefish Bay 14,750

59 Greendale 14,656

60 Chippewa Falls 14,643

61 Salem Lakes 14,521

62 Verona 14,499

63 Allouez 14,023

64 Plover 13,713

65 Shorewood 13,682

66 Harrison 13,345

67 Glendale 13,134

68 Stoughton 13,063

69 Suamico 13,003

70 Greenville 12,911

71 Brown Deer 12,615

72 Port Washington 12,569

73 Baraboo 12,506

74 Fort Atkinson 12,490

75 Cedarburg 12,317

76 Grafton 12,274

77 Little Chute 11,930

78 Richfield 11,806

79 Sussex 11,795

80 Platteville 11,421

81 Oregon 11,384

82 Waupun 11,244

83 Two Rivers 11,224

84 Marinette 11,060

85 Holmen 11,027

86 Burlington 11,021

87 DeForest 10,853

88 Monroe 10,568

89 Hobart 10,418

90 Portage 10,374

91 New Richmond 10,334

92 Elkhorn 10,259

93 Reedsburg 10,060

94 Sparta 9,921

95 Hartland 9,716

96 Sturgeon Bay 9,702

97 Tomah 9,505

98 St. Francis 9,318

99 Shawano 9,236

100 McFarland 9,230

The largest cities in Wisconsin represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Milwaukee leads with a population of 569,756, followed by Madison and Green Bay. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. WI dominates the top 10 with 10 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

1. Milwaukee's population is larger than that of many small nations.
2. WI has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 16,548 — larger than most cities worldwide.
4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 1,128,211.

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