The capital of Wisconsin is Madison.
The Postal Code for Wisconsin: WI
Typical abbreviations for Wisconsin: Wis., Wisc.
Time Zone:
The state of Wisconsin is in the Central Time (CST/CDT) zone and observes daylight saving time.
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When the people of Wisconsin refer to themselves: Wisconsinite
Population: According to the 2006 Census estimates, Wisconsin has a population of 5,556,506 people.
This represents 1.86% of the national total, making it the 20th most populous state.
The following are population changes since the last Census. The population counts after year 2000 are estimates.
| Year | Population | Change |
| 2006 | 5,556,506 | +0.52% since 2005 |
| 2005 | 5,527,644 | +0.52% since 2004 |
| 2004 | 5,498,807 | +0.58% since 2003 |
| 2003 | 5,466,929 | +0.52% since 2002 |
| 2002 | 5,438,527 | +0.63% since 2001 |
| 2001 | 5,404,733 | +0.77% since 2000 |
| 2000 | 5,363,675 | Last Census Count |
Area:
The area of Wisconsin is 65,498 square miles (169,639.04 km²).
This represents 1.73% of the national total.
Wisconsin ranks as the 23rd largest state.
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Density:
The population density of Wisconsin is 102.31 people per square mile (39.50 people/km²).
Wisconsin ranks 23rd in population density.
Nickname for Wisconsin: "The Badger State"; "America's Dairyland"
State Motto: "Forward"
State Bird: Robin (turdus migratorius)
State Tree: Sugar Maple (acer saccharum)
State Flower: Wood Violet (viola papilionacea)
State Song: "On, Wisconsin!"
Statehood:
Wisconsin became the 30th state on May 29, 1848.
Useful State Links
The state website for Wisconsin can be found at:
The portal for Wisconsin tourism:
For information about Wisconsin fishing regulations and licenses requirements:
For information about Wisconsin hunting regulations and licenses requirements:
Communities Ranked by Population (Top-15)
 
| Rank | City | 2005
Population | National
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| 1 | Milwaukee | 578,887 | 19 |
| 2 | Madison | 221,551 | 85 |
| 3 | Green Bay | 101,203 | |
| 4 | Kenosha | 95,240 | |
| 5 | Racine | 79,392 | |
| 6 | Appleton | 70,217 | |
| 7 | Waukesha | 67,658 | |
| 8 | Oshkosh | 63,485 | |
| 9 | Eau Claire | 62,570 | |
| 10 | West Allis | 58,798 | |
| 11 | Janesville | 61,962 | |
| 12 | La Crosse | 50,287 | |
| 13 | Sheboygan | 48,872 | |
| 14 | Wauwatosa | 45,014 | |
| 15 | Fond du Lac | 42,435 | |
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Miscellaneous Information
| Census Region: 2 (Midwest) |
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| Census Division: 3 (East North-Central) |
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| State FIPS-55 Code: 55 |
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| Office of Management and Budget (OMB): Region V / Region 5 |
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| ISO-3166-2 Code: US-WI |
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