CITY
Neenah
Wisconsin · 27,638 residents (2025 est.) · 9.512 sq mi
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The short version
Neenah has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $75,374. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $210,700.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
PEP 2025 EST:27,638 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)
Population, 1990 – 2024
202427K
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.1%(1,401)
5 to 97.6%(2,090)
10 to 146.6%(1,793)
15 to 196.9%(1,884)
20 to 244.6%(1,265)
25 to 3414.7%(4,024)
35 to 4414.7%(4,024)
45 to 5411.9%(3,241)
55 to 6412.1%(3,318)
65 to 749.2%(2,510)
75 to 844.3%(1,177)
85 and over2.2%(609)
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Section 02
Income & economy
$75,374
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,773 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Households earning $100K+
50.3%
+21.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade25.9%
Information10.2%
Finance & insurance7.4%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
Wholesale trade5%
Other services5%
Public administration3.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
Education & health services0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
Construction0.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
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Section 03
Housing
$210,700
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
2.8
+12%since 2009
from 2.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(23,295)
Black0.3%(79)
Hispanic / Latino2%(495)
Asian0.9%(232)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(22,553)
Black1.7%(463)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(2,330)
Asian2.7%(725)
Other4.6%(1,265)
39
+186%since 2009
from 14 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins
Detailed origins & ancestry
Hispanic origin
Mexican6.1%(1,660)
Puerto Rican1.4%(381)
South American0.5%(150)
Ecuadorian0.5%(150)
Cuban0.3%(71)
Dominican0.1%(22)
Central American0.1%(15)
Guatemalan0.1%(15)
Asian origin
Chinese1.2%(330)
Hmong0.7%(188)
Korean0.2%(60)
Filipino0.1%(36)
Asian Indian0.1%(27)
Japanese0.1%(21)
Thai0%(5)
Pacific Islander origin
Guamanian0%(3)
Ancestry
German39.6%(10,834)
Irish9.9%(2,710)
English7.8%(2,143)
Polish6%(1,652)
Norwegian4.9%(1,349)
American4.7%(1,277)
French4%(1,092)
Swedish2.9%(801)
Italian2.8%(772)
Dutch2.4%(647)
Scottish1%(269)
Finnish1%(264)
+ 28 more ancestry groups with data
Danish0.9%(237)
Czech0.8%(219)
French Canadian0.7%(185)
Subsaharan African0.6%(174)
Scotch-Irish0.5%(125)
Austrian0.4%(122)
Welsh0.4%(114)
Belgian0.4%(102)
Hungarian0.4%(101)
Swiss0.3%(93)
West Indian0.3%(74)
Russian0.2%(54)
Croatian0.2%(53)
British0.2%(48)
Slovene0.2%(42)
Slovak0.1%(37)
Arab0.1%(36)
Canadian0.1%(35)
Lithuanian0.1%(31)
Armenian0.1%(28)
Syrian0.1%(26)
Greek0.1%(25)
Portuguese0.1%(17)
Brazilian0.1%(15)
Ukrainian0.1%(14)
Nigerian0%(12)
Iranian0%(11)
Lebanese0%(10)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
94.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married37.2%(4,140)
Married53.1%(5,905)
Widowed2%(228)
Divorced7.7%(853)
Women 15+
Never married30.4%(3,322)
Married47.8%(5,219)
Widowed7.9%(861)
Divorced13.9%(1,524)
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Neenah, Wisconsin?
Neenah, Wisconsin has about 27,336 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Neenah, Wisconsin?
The typical household in Neenah, Wisconsin earns about $75,374 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Neenah, Wisconsin expensive?
In Neenah, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $210,700, and the typical rent is about $1,006 a month.
How educated are people in Neenah, Wisconsin?
About 35.8% of adults age 25 and over in Neenah, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Neenah, Wisconsin?
About 8.6% of people in Neenah, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.
Has Neenah, Wisconsin grown since 1990?
Yes, Neenah, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,117 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.
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