Green Bay metropolitan area
Green Bay Area | ||
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Map of Green Bay–Shawano, WI CSA
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| Country | ||
| State | ||
| Largest city | Green Bay | |
| Area | ||
| • Land | 1,880 sq mi (4,870 km2) | |
| Population | ||
• Total | 328,268 | |
| GDP | ||
| • Total | $24.565 billion (2022) | |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 (CST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−05:00 (CDT) | |
The Green Bay metropolitan statistical area, as defined by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget, is a metropolitan area in northeastern Wisconsin anchored by the City of Green Bay.[2] It is Wisconsin's fourth largest metropolitan statistical area by population. As of the 2020 census, the MSA had a combined population of 328,268.[3] The MSA is a component of the broader Green Bay–Shawano, WI Combined Statistical Area, which also includes the Shawano, WI micropolitan area (Menominee and Shawano Counties).[4] The CSA had a total population of 373,404 at the 2020 census.[3]
Counties
Cities
Principal
Metro area cities and villages with more than 10,000 inhabitants
Metro area cities and villages with fewer than 10,000 inhabitants
Unincorporated communities
Towns
Brown County
Kewaunee County
Oconto County
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Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 46,359 | — | |
| 1910 | 54,098 | 16.7% | |
| 1920 | 61,889 | 14.4% | |
| 1930 | 70,249 | 13.5% | |
| 1940 | 83,109 | 18.3% | |
| 1950 | 98,314 | 18.3% | |
| 1960 | 168,474 | 71.4% | |
| 1970 | 202,758 | 20.3% | |
| 1980 | 223,766 | 10.4% | |
| 1990 | 243,698 | 8.9% | |
| 2000 | 282,599 | 16.0% | |
| 2010 | 306,241 | 8.4% | |
| 2020 | 328,268 | 7.2% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 329,490 | 0.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[5] | |||
As of the census[6] of 2000, there were 282,599 people, 108,897 households, and 73,126 families residing within the MSA. The racial makeup of the MSA was 92.51% White, 0.96% African American, 1.95% Native American, 1.78% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.57% from other races, and 1.20% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.22% of the population.
The median income for a household in the MSA was $43,824, and the median income for a family was $51,085. Males had a median income of $34,552 versus $23,499 for females. The per capita income for the MSA was $19,752.
| County | Seat | 2025 estimate | 2020 Census | Change | Land area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown | Green Bay | 275,803 | 268,740 | +2.63% | 530 sq mi (1,400 km2) | 520/sq mi (201/km2) |
| Oconto | Oconto | 40,195 | 38,965 | +3.16% | 998 sq mi (2,580 km2) | 40/sq mi (16/km2) |
| Kewaunee | Kewaunee | 20,758 | 20,563 | +0.95% | 343 sq mi (890 km2) | 61/sq mi (23/km2) |
| Total | 336,756 | 328,268 | +2.59% | 1,871 sq mi (4,850 km2) | 180/sq mi (69/km2) |
Combined Statistical Area
The Green Bay–Shawano, WI Combined Statistical Area is made up of five counties in northeastern Wisconsin. The combined statistical area includes one metropolitan area and one micropolitan area.[4] It had a population of 373,404 at the 2020 census, increasing to an estimated 382,515 in 2025.[3] The CSA is the 107th largest in the United States.
| Statistical Area | 2025 estimate | 2020 Census | Change | Land area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay, WI Metropolitan Statistical Area | 336,756 | 328,268 | +2.59% | 1,871 sq mi (4,850 km2) | 180/sq mi (69/km2) |
| Shawano, WI Micropolitan Statistical Area | 45,759 | 45,136 | +1.38% | 1,251 sq mi (3,240 km2) | 37/sq mi (14/km2) |
| Total | 382,515 | 373,404 | +2.44% | 3,122 sq mi (8,090 km2) | 123/sq mi (47/km2) |
See also
References
- ↑ "Total Gross Domestic Product for Green Bay, WI (MSA)". Federal Reserve Economic Data. Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.
- ↑ "OMB BULLETIN NO. 23-01" (PDF). Office of Management and Budget. July 21, 2023. p. 54. Retrieved August 14, 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Area Population Totals and Components of Change: 2020-2025". United States Census Bureau. May 26, 2026. Retrieved August 14, 2026.
- 1 2 "OMB BULLETIN NO. 23-01" (PDF). Office of Management and Budget. July 21, 2023. p. 133. Retrieved August 14, 2026.
- ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on May 7, 2015. Retrieved April 12, 2020.
- ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.

