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Wisconsin

Badger State • WI • Midwest

Quick Facts

CapitalMadison

Largest CityMilwaukee

Population5,509,026

Per Capita Income$28,911

NicknameBadger State

StatehoodMay 29, 1848

State BirdRobin

State FlowerViolet

State TreeSugar Maple

State SongOn Wisconsin

Geography

Land Area54,314 sq mi

Water Area11,190 sq mi

Total Area65,504 sq mi

RegionMidwest

About Wisconsin

Wisconsin, known as the “Badger State,” has a population of 5,509,026 and a per capita income of $28,911. The state capital is Madison and the largest city is Milwaukee. Wisconsin joined the Union on May 29, 1848 and covers 65,504 square miles across the Midwest region. Explore 126 cities and towns across Wisconsin with detailed data on demographics, crime rates, cost of living, schools, weather, and more.

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