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Oshkosh

Wisconsin · 66,816 residents · 27.071 sq mi
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Oshkosh has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,282. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $134,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
66,816
+6%since 2000
from 62,916 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,468 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 2,324 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.3
+9%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
54K57K61K64K68K1990201020202024Oshkosh
202467K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,282
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,636 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,625
+35%since 2000
from $18,964 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.5%
US avg: 10%
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,200
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$786
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $487 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 57.5% in 2000
47.4% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+15%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(57,749)
Black2.2%(1,366)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(1,062)
Asian3%(1,879)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.5%(10,405)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(54,329)
Black5.2%(3,443)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(2,965)
Asian4.4%(2,955)
Other2.9%(1,944)
Diversity Score38.4%(25,654)
Diversity Score
38
+132%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
+64%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 62.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.4%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
48.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−86.1 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oshkosh, Wisconsin?

Oshkosh, Wisconsin has about 66,816 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oshkosh, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Oshkosh, Wisconsin earns about $51,282 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oshkosh, Wisconsin expensive?

In Oshkosh, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $134,200, and the typical rent is about $786 a month.

How educated are people in Oshkosh, Wisconsin?

About 26.4% of adults age 25 and over in Oshkosh, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oshkosh, Wisconsin?

About 17.1% of people in Oshkosh, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oshkosh, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Oshkosh, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,810 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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