Population Growth, Gains Will Drive Wisconsin Redistricting

  Wisconsin’s redistricting battle is moving into high gear with the release of detailed census numbers. The numbers released Thursday show a growing diverse population in urban areas such as Milwaukee County, rural population losses and other shifts. Wisconsin’s overall population grew by nearly 4%, enough for the state to keep its eight existing congressional districts but not enough for it to gain a ninth seat. Dane County, which includes Madison, grew the most, at 15%, while Milwaukee County lost about 1% of its population.