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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Oconto Falls

Wisconsin · 2,843 residents · 2.711 sq mi
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Oconto Falls has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,884. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $76,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,843
+10%since 1990
from 2,584 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,049 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 953 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.4
Unchangedsince 1990
from 37.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Oconto Falls
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,884
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,500 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,170
+52%since 1990
from $11,320 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.5%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 12.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$76,500
+38%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$404
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $283 in 1990
US average: $602
60.6%
−6.9 ptssince 1990
from 67.5% in 1990
39.4% rent
2.2
+12%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(2,544)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(7)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score4.5%(115)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(2,782)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(12)
Asian0.4%(10)
Diversity Score2.3%(65)
2
−49%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.7%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 12.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.6%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 72.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.9%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.1 min
+5%since 1990
from 15.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oconto Falls, Wisconsin?

Oconto Falls, Wisconsin has about 2,843 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Oconto Falls, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Oconto Falls, Wisconsin earns about $34,884 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oconto Falls, Wisconsin expensive?

In Oconto Falls, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $76,500, and the typical rent is about $404 a month.

How educated are people in Oconto Falls, Wisconsin?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Oconto Falls, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oconto Falls, Wisconsin?

About 9.5% of people in Oconto Falls, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oconto Falls, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Oconto Falls, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 259 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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