Wisconsin
Capital: Madison · Midwest · Badger State
State Statistics
| Population | 5.89M |
| GDP | $370.0B |
| Area | 169,635 km² |
| Capital | Madison |
| Largest City | Milwaukee |
| Political Lean | Unknown |
About Wisconsin
Wisconsin is the Midwest's dairy heartland and a state of striking natural beauty, from the Apostle Islands on Lake Superior to the glacial landscapes of the Kettle Moraine and the bluffs of the Mississippi River's Driftless Area. It is home to the nation's only community-owned NFL franchise (the Green Bay Packers), a world-class research university in Madison, and a manufacturing tradition anchored by Harley-Davidson and heavy industry. Wisconsin's fierce political independence — producing both progressive icon Robert La Follette and conservative firebrand Scott Walker — makes it one of America's most consequential swing states.
Major Cities
Milwaukee
Milwaukee is Wisconsin's largest city and a Great Lakes industrial powerhouse, birthplace of Harley-Davidson, Miller Beer, and the Milwaukee Brewers and Bucks. Its revitalized waterfront, world-cla...
Madison
Madison is Wisconsin's capital and home to the flagship UW campus, a major research university with over 45,000 students driving a vibrant tech and startup scene. The city's progressive culture, sc...
Green Bay
Green Bay is globally synonymous with the Green Bay Packers, the NFL's only community-owned franchise, making 'Titletown USA' unique in professional sports. The city is also a hub for paper manufac...
Notable Universities
| University | City | Type | Founded | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | Madison | Public Research University | 1848 | 48K |
| Marquette University | Milwaukee | Private Jesuit Research University | 1881 | 12K |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | Milwaukee | Public Research University | 1956 | 24K |
| University of Wisconsin-Green Bay | Green Bay | Public University | 1968 | 11K |