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Wisconsin Population News Articles

Population Density

Historic & Projected Growth

Population by County

POPULATION DENSITY

People per square mile, 2010:   105.0

People per square mile, 2020:108.8

HISTORIC & PROJECTED GROWTH 1790 TO 2040

Sources: Census figures from U.S. Bureau of the Census & *Estimates from Weldon Cooper Center, Demographics Research Group
(The Census Bureau and Weldon Cooper Center have not yet provided updated State projections to reflect 2020 census numbers.)

Population by County

SOURCE: U.S. Bureau of the Census & Weldon Cooper Center, Demographics Research Group
(The Census Bureau and Weldon Cooper Center have not yet provided updated State projections to reflect 2020 census numbers.)

Wisconsin Population News Articles

It’s been one of Milwaukee’s warmest winters ever. How does that affect Wisconsin’s economy and climate?  – Jan 5, 2024

‘We are in dire need’: Wisconsin police chief reportedly urges Biden to address ‘critical’ migrant influx – Jan 3, 2024

Steady increase in homeless population continues in Eau Claire area – Jan 3, 2024

How did the Dobbs decision affect the birth rate in Wisconsin? – Jan 2, 2024

Winter in Wisconsin: A tale of rock salt and water pollution – Dec 19, 2023

City of Madison Receives Wisconsin DNR Urban Forestry Grant – Dec 18, 2023

Wisconsin DOJ, Didion reach $940,000 settlement in air pollution lawsuit – August 9, 2023

Wisconsin towns brace for next fight on local control over large farms – July 19. 2023

Wisconsin rural population growth soars – July 18, 2023

These 3 bills from a bipartisan group of lawmakers seek to improve Wisconsin’s water quality – Feb 3, 2023

ON THIN ICE: Lake data paints clear picture of Wisconsin’s changing winter climate – Feb 3, 2023

Climate change is warming Wisconsin winters faster than other seasons – Jan 11, 2023

Wisconsin’s young adults to face worsening housing shortage – Jan 10, 2023

Conservationists fighting decline of Wisconsin bird populations – August 22, 2022

Polk County sees population growth – August 6, 2022

WI Plans Electric Car Charger ‘Circuit’ Around Lake Michigan Shoreline – August 2, 2022

End-Of-Summer Swimming And Paddling: How Safe Are Wisconsin’s Waters? – August 23, 2022

What you need to know about No-Mow May, the bee-boosting trend sweeping Wisconsin – April 18, 2022

Wisconsin elected officials, health groups seek stronger standards to reduce air pollution from power plants – April 20, 2022

Lake breeze can be harmful to health – May 16, 2022

Northern Wisconsin communities stand by CAFO ordinances despite legal challenges from dairy, commerce groups – April 22, 2022

Climate Connections: Extreme rain brings flood risks for Wisconsin. Can the state’s infrastructure keep up? – May 12, 2022

Kinnard Farms could nearly double its herd to 15K cows in an area sensitive to pollution – January 12, 2022

Wisconsin is the #1 state with the most people living near toxic release facilities – January 8, 2022

Regulators approve $162M wind farm purchase; first project approved under 2010 siting rule – January 6, 2022

DNR asks for comments on environmental impact of proposed Enbridge oil pipeline reroute in northern Wisconsin – January 5, 2022

Climate change could be driving record-breaking December temperatures, storms across Wisconsin – December 16, 2021

DHS report: Milwaukee County sees higher rates of asthma, childhood-lead poisoning than state average – October 17, 2021

Warming climate affecting Wisconsin’s fish population – October 11, 2021

‘Something has to be done’: Living along Madison’s Starkweather Creek, one of Wisconsin’s most polluted waterways – October 7, 2021

This Northern Wisconsin Project Looks To Slow The Flow Of Runoff Made Worse By Climate Change – September 29, 2021

New app helps farmers, researchers track bee populations – September 24, 2021

Canadian wildfires have affected Wisconsin air quality for a month. So what can Wisconsinites do? – August 4, 2021

Local, state groups call for faster rollout of electric vehicles – July 29, 2021

Agriculture is a Big Climate Change Contributor and Polluter. Wisconsin Farmers Want to Change That. – July 23, 2021

Survey: Wisconsin Great Lakes Communities To Spend $245M To Repair Coastal Damage – July 16, 2021

Gov. Evers signs Executive Order conserving, restoring Wisconsin forests – April 22, 2021

Saving the Earth means saving our health too, doctors say – April 22, 2021

City Of Sheboygan Given Air Quality “F” By Lung Association – April 21, 2021

Wisconsin Takes Proactive Approach to PFAS Regulation – March 31, 2021

How a small Wisconsin city became a renewable energy leader – January 7, 2021

County board learns limits of managing large-scale livestock operations – December 23, 2020

Wisconsin environmental and agricultural groups will partner to push for clean water, thriving farms – December 18, 2020

Regulators urge Wisconsin utilities to develop electric vehicle programs – December 18, 2020

Industry and eco-advocates join forces on climate change – December 17, 2020

New study shows air quality improving in dairy state – October 26, 2020

Less Than Half of Wisconsinites Think Climate Change is Having Negative Impacts, Poll Finds – October 23, 2020

Climate change is affecting Wisconsinites’ health, new UW study finds – October 20, 2020

Report: Madison not on track to meet climate goals; study blames lax building standards – October 10, 2020

Climate group says Wisconsin’s risk of wildfires may be growing – September 30, 2020

Wisconsin Farmers Union grapples with climate change – August 14, 2020

Half Of Wisconsin’s Wetlands To Lose Federal Protection, Conservation Groups Estimate – August 13, 2020

Watch For Salamanders, Snakes, Frogs And Lizards On The Road – August 10, 2020

Town hall participants discuss Wisconsin’s climate crisis – July 31, 2020

Summer temperatures are on the climb – July 29, 2020

Northern Wisconsin oil pipeline reroute panned in public hearing; opponents say risk to water, climate too great – July 2, 2020

Polk County citizens say proposed factory farm regulations favor industrial agriculture – June 26, 2020

More Wisconsin properties at risk of flooding than FEMA estimates, report says – June 29, 2020

Report Finds Wisconsin Is Among 10 States Where Nitrate Contamination Is Getting Worse – June 24, 2020

Wheeler in Wisconsin: Putting a Green Veneer on the Actions of Trump’s EPA – June 18, 2020

How climate change is impacting Wisconsin’s maple syrup production – March 5, 2020

Poised to burn its last load of coal, UW Oshkosh moves closer to renewable energy – March 3, 2020

Potato Farmers Grapple With Climate Change’s Impact On Nitrogen Management – March 2, 2020

Wisconsin Assembly passes bill to combat PFAS pollution – February 21, 2020

Wisconsin Republicans introduce factory farm siting bill as session winds down – February 14, 2020

Task forces will tackle climate change issues across Wisconsin – November 19, 2019

23 Wis. Superfund sites threatened by climate change — watchdog agency – November 19, 2019

Reengineering Infrastructure For A Wetter Wisconsin – November 4, 2019

Bird report: Audubon Society has dire forecast – October 31, 2019

Wisconsin Electric Vehicle Owners Make A Plug For More Charging Stations – September 25, 2019

Study Links Climate Change To At Least $10B In Health Costs In 2012 – September 19, 2019

DNR Secretary Preston Cole urges return to climate change research – September 29, 2019

New study warns Wisconsin facing workforce housing shortage – September 9, 2019

Feeling the heat: Madison students and teachers struggle to stay cool as rising temperatures drive them to distraction – September 4, 2019

Public Comments Sought for WY Coal-Ash Cleanup – August 12, 2019

These states are producing the most renewable energy. Where does yours rank? – July 26, 2019

EPA: Oilfield pollution may significantly degrade Wind River – July 21, 2019

High water levels weigh on Lake Superior property owners – August 1, 2019

Wisconsin’s first statewide mussel survey in 40 years reveals mixed news for native species – July 31, 2019

Report: Deadly heat waves to soar in Wisconsin without climate change action – July 16, 2019

Wisconsin air pollution guidance reversed by Trump appointees – May 29, 2019

How climate change may affect the future of Wisconsin and the Chippewa Valley – May 20, 2019

Clean Water: Is It Achievable In Wisconsin? – May 6, 2019

Toxic PFAS Chemical Found In 6 Wisconsin Water Systems – May 10, 2019

Four more chemicals found in Madison’s water, no improvements on other chemical levels – February 28, 2019

Tony Evers has pledged to cut carbon emissions. Can Wisconsin reach his goal? – February 26, 2019

Solar employment grows in Wisconsin amid national slowdown; state still lags Minnesota – February 12, 2019

A New Way to Map Wisconsin – January 16, 2019

Groups Say Water Quality Task Force Necessary, Overdue – January 14, 2019

Hazardous drinking water found in 42% of southwest Wisconsin wells – January 2, 2019