Demographic Data
From quick Census data requests to more in-depth analyses, Commission staff frequently help communities and other local partners obtain the data they need to make sound decisions. This page contains data on the Region’s population from some of the most common sources we get asked about. Contact us with questions or to request specific demographic data not provided below.
Common Data Sources
The Commission maintains a database of existing and projected population, households, and jobs that can be provided upon request. Below are a few common sources that contribute to that database:
U.S. Census Bureau
Access data from the U.S. Census Bureau from the decennial census, American Community Survey, and other census products. Data queries can include a range of geographic areas, time periods, and topics.
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis reports annual data on many economic measures, including gross domestic product, personal income, and jobs by industry at the state, metropolitan area, and county level.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics provides several measures of labor market activity, productivity, and price changes, including detailed monthly and annual consumer price index calculations.
Wisconsin Department of Administration Demographic Services Center
The Wisconsin Department of Administration Demographic Services Center develops annual estimates and future projections of population and households for counties and municipalities throughout the State.
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development provides a query tool for data on jobs, unemployment rates, wages, and other characteristics of the economy.