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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Oconto County

Wisconsin · 35,634 residents · 997.477 sq mi
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Oconto County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $41,201. Population has grown 18% since 1990. 11% 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 $90,000.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

35,634
+18%since 1990
from 30,226 in 1990
1990 – 2025
36 / sq mi
+18%since 1990
from 30 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.8
+11%since 1990
from 35.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
29K32K35K38K41K1990201020202024Oconto County
202440K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,201
+36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,927 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,016
+83%since 1990
from $10,375 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.1%
−5.0 ptssince 1990
from 12.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$90,000
+58%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$429
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $294 in 1990
US average: $602
83.0%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 81.6% in 1990
17.0% rent
2.2
+16%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(29,929)
Black0.1%(21)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(87)
Asian0.1%(34)
Diversity Score3.1%(948)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(34,707)
Black0.1%(48)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(240)
Asian0.2%(68)
Diversity Score2.5%(898)
3
−20%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.6%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 8.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.6%
+11.2 ptssince 1990
from 69.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.6%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.8 min
−36%since 1990
from 27.6 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 County, Wisconsin?

Oconto County, Wisconsin has about 35,634 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Oconto County, Wisconsin earns about $41,201 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oconto County, Wisconsin expensive?

In Oconto County, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $90,000, and the typical rent is about $429 a month.

How educated are people in Oconto County, Wisconsin?

About 10.6% of adults age 25 and over in Oconto County, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oconto County, Wisconsin?

About 7.1% of people in Oconto County, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oconto County, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Oconto County, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,408 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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