About Green Bay, Wisconsin

Green Bay’s history is one of the oldest in the Midwest. Permanent settlers came to Green Bay in 1765 and quickly realized that the abundant forests of Green Bay would be a solid source of income through logging. With nearby waterways providing convenient transportation of the felled trees, the logging industry surged in Green Bay. As the logging and lumber industries evolved, paper mills were then developed and also quickly saw immense growth and expansion.

Green Bay may be best known for its zealous and dedicated Packers fans, but residents of Green Bay know that there is much more to the city than football. Green Bay has built a strong residential community throughout the city and has developed plans to continue that solidarity into the future. The city works to provide its schools with the resources they need to continue offering top-quality educational programs to their students. Green Bay takes advantage of its large entertainment venues by encouraging musicians, comedians, and other entertainers to add the city to their tour schedule. The extensive system of walking trails, park acreage, and easy access to Lake Michigan provides residents with outdoor entertainment options throughout the year.

As Green Bay continues to encourage commercial and residential growth within the city, it also continues to be recognized for its lower than average cost of living, and its affordable housing market.*

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Interesting Facts About Green Bay, WI:

  • 85.3% of Green Bay residents have a high school diploma and 20.6% have a Bachelor’s degree or higher.*
  • Green Bay residents have an average commute time of 18.1 minutes to and from work.*
  • The Green Bay median household income is $42,507.*

To learn more about Green Bay, WI, Rasmussen College Green Bay campus, or the degree programs offered at Rasmussen College Green Bay campus, contact one of our campus representatives today at (888) 5-RASMUSSEN.

* U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. Census Bureau. Web. 5 Apr. 2010. .