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Wisconsin's 5th Congressional District

Wisconsin · WI-05

Wisconsin's 5th Congressional District is one of 8 U.S. House districts in Wisconsin, represented in Congress by Scott Fitzgerald (Republican). It is home to roughly 737,900 people, with a median age of 43.1. The population is about 86% White. The median household income is $94,672, and 40% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the 2024 presidential election it voted solidly Republican (R+22).

Representative

Scott Fitzgerald Republican

Current U.S. House member (source: house.gov).

Geography

Map of Wisconsin

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2,215 mi²
Land area
333/mi²
Pop. density
0.43
Compactness (Polsby-Popper)

By the Polsby-Popper measure, WI-05 is fairly compact compared with other districts.

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Presidential results

R+22
2024 margin
38% / 60%
2024 Dem / Rep
R+23
2020 margin

Two-party presidential vote by district (source: The Downballot).

Who lives here

86% White2% Black6% Hispanic3% Asian3% Other
737,900
Population
43.1
Median age
20.8%
Under 18
19.5%
Age 65+
4.6%
Foreign-born
6.2%
Veterans

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year estimates).

Economy & education

$94,672
Median household income
$331,954
Median home value
$1,179
Median rent
40%
Bachelor's or higher
74.4%
Homeownership
6%
Poverty rate
25.4 min
Mean commute
3.4%
Uninsured

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year estimates).

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