Sheboygan is a city located in Sheboygan County Wisconsin. Sheboygan has a 2024 population of 49,609. It is also the county seat of Sheboygan County. Sheboygan is currently declining at a rate of -0.15% annually and its population has decreased by -0.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 49,916 in 2020.
The average household income in Sheboygan is $71,962 with a poverty rate of 11.37%. The median age in Sheboygan is 37 years: 36.4 years for males, and 37.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sheboygan was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37,399 | 75.09% |
| Asian | 6,057 | 12.16% |
| Two or more races | 3,889 | 7.81% |
| Black or African American | 1,525 | 3.06% |
| Other race | 780 | 1.57% |
| Native American | 141 | 0.28% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.03% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 21,046 | 2.33 | 60.8 | 39.2 |
| Non Family | 9,544 | 1.2 | 47.8 | 52.2 |
| Married | 8,174 | 3.33 | 83.8 | 16.2 |
| Female | 2,389 | 3.01 | 33.1 | 66.9 |
| Male | 939 | 3.27 | 62.8 | 37.2 |
3.17
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
60.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,590 | 4.78% |
| Associates Degree | 4,345 | 13.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,420 | 16.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,196 | 6.6% |
| High School Graduate | 11,427 | 34.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,229 | 3.7% |
| Some College | 7,048 | 21.19% |
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 | 25,959 | 24,511 | 6,435 |
| Asian | 3,009 | 2,468 | 689 |
| Hispanic | 2,622 | 1,971 | 330 |
| 2+ Races | 1,541 | 1,279 | 227 |
| Black | 947 | 812 | 39 |
| Other Race | 467 | 381 | 13 |
| Native American | 101 | 84 | 32 |
| Islander | 14 | 14 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 31.68%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,030 | $59,398 | $45,862 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,838 | $78,510 | $68,152 |
| High School Graduate | $37,773 | $45,804 | $31,365 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,385 | $39,469 | $26,106 |
| Overall | $43,363 | $50,556 | $35,923 |
| Some College | $42,035 | $50,219 | $34,609 |
$43,363
Average Earnings
$50,556
Average Male
$35,923
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.64% of Sheboygan residents speak only English, while 18.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 8.82% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 33,910 | 3,036 | 8.95% |
| Hispanic | 5,875 | 1,262 | 21.48% |
| Multiple | 3,828 | 779 | 20.35% |
| Asian | 6,054 | 569 | 9.4% |
| Black | 1,424 | 427 | 29.99% |
| Other | 774 | 79 | 10.21% |
| Native | 112 | 29 | 25.89% |
11.37%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.1%
Male Poverty Rate
11.65%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sheboygan is Black, with 29.99% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sheboygan is White, with 8.95% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.95%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.98%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.12% |
| High School | 13.61% |
| Some College | 9.08% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 30.66% |
| Male Unemployed | 17.34% |
| Female Employed | 7.77% |
| Male Employed | 6.96% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,962 | $88,007 |
| Households | $59,861 | $71,962 |
| Married Families | $85,813 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,951 | $50,166 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.1%
Male Marriage Rate
44.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,485
Number of Veterans
2,311
Male Veterans
174
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 748 |
| Second Gulf War | 456 |
| First Gulf War | 428 |
| Korea | 131 |
| World War II | 59 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 722 |
| 35 to 54 | 534 |
| 55 to 64 | 528 |
| 65 to 74 | 495 |
| 18 to 34 | 206 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,305 | 7.68% |
| 2+ Races | 71 | 3.69% |
| Hispanic | 58 | 1.76% |
| Black | 49 | 4.21% |
| Asian | 43 | 1.14% |
| Other Race | 11 | 1.82% |
| Native American | 6 | 4.8% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.01%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.2%
Labor Force Participation
65.9%
Employment Rate
3.4%
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
71.17%
Born in Sheboygan
89.93%
Native Born
10.07%
Foreign Born
4.21%
Non Citizen
5.86%
Naturalized
89.93% of Sheboygan residents were born in the United States, with 71.17% having been born in Wisconsin. 4.21% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 49,226 | -76 | -0.15% |
| 2028 | 49,302 | -77 | -0.16% |
| 2027 | 49,379 | -77 | -0.16% |
| 2026 | 49,456 | -76 | -0.15% |
| 2025 | 49,532 | -77 | -0.16% |
| 2024 | 49,609 | -77 | -0.15% |
| 2023 | 49,686 | -88 | -0.18% |
| 2022 | 49,774 | -98 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 49,872 | -44 | -0.09% |
| 2020 | 49,916 | 1,982 | 4.13% |
| 2019 | 47,934 | -134 | -0.28% |
| 2018 | 48,068 | -278 | -0.58% |
| 2017 | 48,346 | -217 | -0.45% |
| 2016 | 48,563 | -152 | -0.31% |
| 2015 | 48,715 | -11 | -0.02% |
| 2014 | 48,726 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 48,726 | -89 | -0.18% |
| 2012 | 48,815 | -333 | -0.68% |
| 2011 | 49,148 | -215 | -0.44% |
| 2010 | 49,363 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 50,792 | 1,116 | 2.25% |
| 1990 | 49,676 | 1,591 | 3.31% |
| 1980 | 48,085 | -399 | -0.82% |
| 1970 | 48,484 | 2,737 | 5.98% |
| 1960 | 45,747 | 3,382 | 7.98% |
| 1950 | 42,365 | 1,727 | 4.25% |
| 1940 | 40,638 | 1,387 | 3.53% |
| 1930 | 39,251 | 8,296 | 26.8% |
| 1920 | 30,955 | 4,557 | 17.26% |
| 1910 | 26,398 | 3,436 | 14.96% |
| 1900 | 22,962 | 6,603 | 40.36% |
| 1890 | 16,359 | 9,045 | 123.67% |
| 1880 | 7,314 | 2,004 | 37.74% |
| 1870 | 5,310 | 1,048 | 24.59% |
| 1860 | 4,262 | -44,964 | -91.34% |