Green Bay is a city located in Brown County Wisconsin. Green Bay has a 2024 population of 105,235. It is also the county seat of Brown County. Green Bay is currently declining at a rate of -0.48% annually and its population has decreased by -1.9% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 107,271 in 2020.
The average household income in Green Bay is $75,430 with a poverty rate of 16.06%. The median age in Green Bay is 35.6 years: 34.7 years for males, and 36.7 years for females.
Green Bay is a predominantly Catholic city, at more than 71% of the population. Lutherans account for 16%, followed by Protestant denominations at 12%. There are also small populations of Jewish and Islamic people.
Hispanic people have fueled much of the growth in Green Bay over the last decade. Brown County's population is now at its highest ever thanks to a jump in the number of Hispanics in the area, which grew to by 10.4%.
Green Bay's history dates back to the founding of La Baye or La Baie des Puants ("the stinking Bay"), a small trading post formed in 1634 by Jean Nicolet. Nicolet was commissioned by de Champlain, New France's founder, to create an alliance with the Indians in the western regions who were interfering with France's fur trade. When Nicolet first came to the Green Bay region, it was already inhabited by the Menominee. He remained with the tribe for almost a year and allied.
A Jesuit Mission was established in the area in 1671. A fort was added decades later, and the town was incorporated in 1754. The town came under the control of the British in 1761 during the Seven Years' War, eventually controlling all of Wisconsin two years later. In 1745, the first permanent settler in the area, Charles de Langlade, established a trading post at Green Bay.
After the War of 1812, the United States built Fort Howard to protect its border. As more British settlers moved to the area, they began referring to the town as Green Bay. Green Bay grew into a large trading center as after the completion of the Erie Canal. The town was incorporated as the city of Green Bay in 1854. By 1950, the city had grown to 52,700 people.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Green Bay was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 77,299 | 72.35% |
| Two or more races | 11,214 | 10.5% |
| Other race | 6,022 | 5.64% |
| Black or African American | 4,449 | 4.16% |
| Asian | 4,383 | 4.1% |
| Native American | 3,444 | 3.22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 35 | 0.03% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 43,892 | 2.36 | 56.2 | 43.8 |
| Non Family | 19,523 | 1.25 | 42.8 | 57.2 |
| Married | 16,890 | 3.2 | 79.1 | 20.9 |
| Female | 5,071 | 3.33 | 36.3 | 63.7 |
| Male | 2,408 | 3.36 | 45 | 55 |
3.12
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
56.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,213 | 6.01% |
| Associates Degree | 8,012 | 11.43% |
| Bachelors Degree | 12,725 | 18.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,881 | 6.96% |
| High School Graduate | 22,443 | 32.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,860 | 5.5% |
| Some College | 13,988 | 19.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52,925 | 49,374 | 14,824 |
| Hispanic | 8,535 | 5,354 | 888 |
| 2+ Races | 4,567 | 3,777 | 844 |
| Other Race | 2,960 | 1,698 | 300 |
| Asian | 2,552 | 1,943 | 656 |
| Native American | 2,153 | 1,834 | 351 |
| Black | 2,126 | 1,686 | 368 |
| Islander | 23 | 11 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 93.29%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 28.01%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,377 | $56,898 | $48,956 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,007 | $77,784 | $61,178 |
| High School Graduate | $35,090 | $40,720 | $29,832 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,830 | $36,250 | $26,354 |
| Overall | $42,389 | $48,116 | $35,769 |
| Some College | $43,203 | $49,969 | $35,106 |
$42,389
Average Earnings
$48,116
Average Male
$35,769
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.64% of Green Bay residents speak only English, while 16.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.62% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69,028 | 7,774 | 11.26% |
| Hispanic | 17,997 | 4,094 | 22.75% |
| Multiple | 11,057 | 3,542 | 32.03% |
| Other | 6,008 | 1,622 | 27% |
| Black | 4,103 | 1,453 | 35.41% |
| Native | 3,288 | 842 | 25.61% |
| Asian | 4,325 | 776 | 17.94% |
| Islander | 23 | 12 | 52.17% |
16.06%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.15%
Male Poverty Rate
17.96%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Green Bay is Islander, with 52.17% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Green Bay is White, with 11.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.04%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.05%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.58%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.16% |
| High School | 16.76% |
| Some College | 10.64% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.09% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 53.78% |
| Male Unemployed | 29.47% |
| Female Employed | 10.24% |
| Male Employed | 6.13% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,189 | $89,780 |
| Households | $59,174 | $75,430 |
| Married Families | $91,600 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,548 | $52,383 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.6%
Male Marriage Rate
41.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
5,207
Number of Veterans
4,411
Male Veterans
796
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,469 |
| Second Gulf War | 1,413 |
| First Gulf War | 968 |
| Korea | 290 |
| World War II | 71 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 1,356 |
| 75+ | 1,142 |
| 65 to 74 | 1,100 |
| 55 to 64 | 852 |
| 18 to 34 | 757 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,533 | 7.13% |
| 2+ Races | 324 | 5.67% |
| Hispanic | 311 | 2.88% |
| Native American | 134 | 5.5% |
| Black | 85 | 3.05% |
| Other Race | 84 | 2.31% |
| Asian | 47 | 1.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.93%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.5%
Labor Force Participation
64.7%
Employment Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
69.07%
Born in Green Bay
91.09%
Native Born
8.91%
Foreign Born
5.98%
Non Citizen
2.93%
Naturalized
91.09% of Green Bay residents were born in the United States, with 69.07% having been born in Wisconsin. 5.98% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 102,690 | -509 | -0.49% |
| 2028 | 103,199 | -509 | -0.49% |
| 2027 | 103,708 | -509 | -0.49% |
| 2026 | 104,217 | -509 | -0.49% |
| 2025 | 104,726 | -509 | -0.48% |
| 2024 | 105,235 | -509 | -0.48% |
| 2023 | 105,744 | -377 | -0.36% |
| 2022 | 106,121 | -266 | -0.25% |
| 2021 | 106,387 | -884 | -0.82% |
| 2020 | 107,271 | 2,975 | 2.85% |
| 2019 | 104,296 | -460 | -0.44% |
| 2018 | 104,756 | -199 | -0.19% |
| 2017 | 104,955 | 199 | 0.19% |
| 2016 | 104,756 | -54 | -0.05% |
| 2015 | 104,810 | 158 | 0.15% |
| 2014 | 104,652 | 52 | 0.05% |
| 2013 | 104,600 | -21 | -0.02% |
| 2012 | 104,621 | 319 | 0.31% |
| 2011 | 104,302 | 363 | 0.35% |
| 2010 | 103,939 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 102,313 | 5,847 | 6.06% |
| 1990 | 96,466 | 8,567 | 9.75% |
| 1980 | 87,899 | 90 | 0.1% |
| 1970 | 87,809 | 24,921 | 39.63% |
| 1960 | 62,888 | 10,153 | 19.25% |
| 1950 | 52,735 | 6,500 | 14.06% |
| 1940 | 46,235 | 8,820 | 23.57% |
| 1930 | 37,415 | 6,398 | 20.63% |
| 1920 | 31,017 | 5,781 | 22.91% |
| 1910 | 25,236 | 6,552 | 35.07% |
| 1900 | 18,684 | 9,615 | 106.02% |
| 1890 | 9,069 | 1,605 | 21.5% |
| 1880 | 7,464 | 2,798 | 59.97% |
| 1870 | 4,666 | -98,024 | -95.46% |