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The Latino and Hispanic community is one of the fastest growing communities in America this decade.
According to the most recent American Community Survey, there are now some 6.3M more Hispanics living in America than in 2010.
That's the largest absolute growth and a 14.9% increase. The percentage growth is the third largest percentage change for any race according to the Census's race and ethnicity definition.
But how has the increase impacted Wisconsin? Where cities and towns in Wisconsin have seen the greatest increase in it's Hispanic population?
Turns out there's been a 36.7% increase in the Hispanic population in Wisconsin.
The 10 Cities In Wisconsin With The Largest Hispanic Population For 2023
What's the city in Wisconsin with the largest hispanic/latino population? Delavan took the number one over all spot for the largest Hispanic population in Wisconsin for 2023.
Read on below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where Wisconsin ranked as a state on diversity, we have a ranking of the most diverse states in America.
And if you already knew these places were Hispanic, check out the best places to live in Wisconsin or the safest places in Wisconsin.
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Population: 8,568
% Hispanic/Latino: 23.4%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 2,005
Percent Change Since 2010: 11.2%
More on Delavan: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 77,705
% Hispanic/Latino: 23.33%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 18,127
Percent Change Since 2010: 14.09%
More on Racine: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 36,567
% Hispanic/Latino: 21.12%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 7,724
Percent Change Since 2010: 26.25%
More on Beloit: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 578,198
% Hispanic/Latino: 19.86%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 114,821
Percent Change Since 2010: 18.96%
More on Milwaukee: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 99,605
% Hispanic/Latino: 18.38%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 18,309
Percent Change Since 2010: 24.59%
More on Kenosha: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 107,083
% Hispanic/Latino: 16.65%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 17,826
Percent Change Since 2010: 43.77%
More on Green Bay: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 9,254
% Hispanic/Latino: 16.22%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 1,501
Percent Change Since 2010: 120.74%
More on St. Francis: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 10,267
% Hispanic/Latino: 15.31%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 1,572
Percent Change Since 2010: 67.95%
More on Elkhorn: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 60,220
% Hispanic/Latino: 14.67%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 8,833
Percent Change Since 2010: 73.4%
More on West Allis: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 37,623
% Hispanic/Latino: 13.4%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 5,041
Percent Change Since 2010: 93.22%
More on Greenfield: Real Estate | Data | Photos
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Wisconsin With The Largest Hispanic Population For 2023
We still believe in the accuracy of data -- especially from the census. So that's where we went to get the breakdown of race across Wisconsin.
That lead us to the Census's most recently available data, the 2017-2021 American Community Survey data from the US Census.
Specifically, we looked at table B03002: Hispanic OR LATINO ORIGIN BY RACE. Here are the category names as defined by the Census:
- Hispanic or Latino
- White alone*
- Black or African American alone*
- American Indian and Alaska Native alone*
- Asian alone*
- Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone*
- Some other race alone*
- Two or more races*
Our particular column of interest here was the number of people who identified as Hispanic or Latino.
We limited our analysis to non-CDPs with a population greater than 5,000 people. That left us with 137 cities.
We then calculated the percent of residents that are Hispanic or Latino. The percentages ranked from 23.4% to 0.0%.
Finally, we ranked each city based on the percent of Hispanic or Latino population with a higher score being more Hispanic or Latino than a lower score. Delavan took the distinction of being the most Hispanic or Latino, while Rothschild was the least Hispanic or Latino city. You can download the data here.
Read on for more information on how the cities in Wisconsin ranked by population of Hispanic or Latino residents or, for a more general take on diversity in America, head over to our ranking of the most diverse cities in America.
Summary: Hispanic or Latino Populations Across Wisconsin
If you're looking for a breakdown of Latino populations across Wisconsin according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
If you're curious enough, here are the least Hispanic or Latino places in Wisconsin:
- Rothschild
- Mayville
- New Richmond
For more Wisconsin reading, check out:
Detailed List Of The Most Hispanic Cities In Wisconsin
| Rank | City | % Hispanic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delavan | 23.4% |
| 2 | Racine | 23.33% |
| 3 | Beloit | 21.12% |
| 4 | Milwaukee | 19.86% |
| 5 | Kenosha | 18.38% |
| 6 | Green Bay | 16.65% |
| 7 | St. Francis | 16.22% |
| 8 | Elkhorn | 15.31% |
| 9 | West Allis | 14.67% |
| 10 | Greenfield | 13.4% |
| 11 | Fitchburg | 13.19% |
| 12 | Waukesha | 12.93% |
| 13 | South Milwaukee | 12.61% |
| 14 | Berlin | 12.32% |
| 15 | Burlington | 12.31% |
| 16 | Sturtevant | 11.74% |
| 17 | Hales Corners | 11.7% |
| 18 | Sheboygan | 11.48% |
| 19 | Watertown | 11.46% |
| 20 | Mount Pleasant | 11.12% |
| 21 | Bellevue | 11.12% |
| 22 | Lake Mills | 11.03% |
| 23 | Jefferson | 10.66% |
| 24 | Oak Creek | 10.63% |
| 25 | Whitewater | 10.55% |
| 26 | Edgerton | 10.54% |
| 27 | Cudahy | 10.4% |
| 28 | Pleasant Prairie | 10.04% |
| 29 | Caledonia | 9.84% |
| 30 | Lake Geneva | 9.64% |
| 31 | Reedsburg | 8.96% |
| 32 | Deforest | 8.47% |
| 33 | Allouez | 8.44% |
| 34 | Beaver Dam | 8.3% |
| 35 | Fort Atkinson | 8.06% |
| 36 | Madison | 7.84% |
| 37 | Menasha | 7.61% |
| 38 | Fond Du Lac | 7.57% |
| 39 | Shawano | 7.35% |
| 40 | Mukwonago | 7.28% |
| 41 | Portage | 7.06% |
| 42 | New London | 6.61% |
| 43 | Brown Deer | 6.42% |
| 44 | Appleton | 6.38% |
| 45 | Cottage Grove | 6.35% |
| 46 | Franklin | 6.31% |
| 47 | Greendale | 6.24% |
| 48 | Ashwaubenon | 6.21% |
| 49 | Wisconsin Rapids | 5.91% |
| 50 | Janesville | 5.72% |
| 51 | Hudson | 5.7% |
| 52 | Waupun | 5.67% |
| 53 | Middleton | 5.67% |
| 54 | Monroe | 5.63% |
| 55 | Manitowoc | 5.59% |
| 56 | Hartford | 5.52% |
| 57 | Two Rivers | 5.45% |
| 58 | Sparta | 5.42% |
| 59 | Glendale | 5.41% |
| 60 | Milton | 5.2% |
| 61 | Sheboygan Falls | 5.07% |
| 62 | Ripon | 5.04% |
| 63 | Hartland | 5.02% |
| 64 | Whitefish Bay | 5.01% |
| 65 | Lake Hallie | 4.9% |
| 66 | Hobart | 4.86% |
| 67 | Neenah | 4.76% |
| 68 | Waunakee | 4.76% |
| 69 | Pewaukee | 4.71% |
| 70 | Menomonee Falls | 4.7% |
| 71 | Twin Lakes | 4.66% |
| 72 | Wausau | 4.62% |
| 73 | Baraboo | 4.58% |
| 74 | Mequon | 4.42% |
| 75 | Little Chute | 4.38% |
| 76 | Antigo | 4.15% |
| 77 | Oshkosh | 4.02% |
| 78 | Pewaukee | 3.91% |
| 79 | West Bend | 3.91% |
| 80 | Grafton | 3.82% |
| 81 | Stevens Point | 3.81% |
| 82 | Sun Prairie | 3.73% |
| 83 | Ashland | 3.64% |
| 84 | Richland Center | 3.63% |
| 85 | Altoona | 3.61% |
| 86 | Shorewood | 3.58% |
| 87 | Cedarburg | 3.51% |
| 88 | Wauwatosa | 3.43% |
| 89 | Elm Grove | 3.39% |
| 90 | Verona | 3.38% |
| 91 | Howard | 3.38% |
| 92 | Muskego | 3.34% |
| 93 | Mount Horeb | 3.26% |
| 94 | Germa | 3.15% |
| 95 | Rice Lake | 3.14% |
| 96 | Eau Claire | 3.12% |
| 97 | Brookfield | 3.09% |
| 98 | New Berlin | 3.08% |
| 99 | Monona | 2.92% |
| 100 | Prairie Du Chien | 2.92% |
