Green Bay metropolitan area
metropolitan area in Wisconsin, United States
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. 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. 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). The CSA had a total population of 373,404 at the 2020 census.
Counties
Brown
Kewaunee
Oconto
Cities
Principal
Green Bay
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
As of the census 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.
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