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Oneida County

Wisconsin · 37,845 residents · 1,113.944 sq mi
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Oneida County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,156. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $179,000. With a median age of 52.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.8
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
37,845
+3%since 2000
from 36,776 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
34 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 33 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.8
+25%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
31K33K35K37K39K1990201020202024Oneida County
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,156
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,619 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,811
+81%since 2000
from $19,746 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.5%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$179,000
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $103,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$789
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $460 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
21.7% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+12%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(35,794)
Black0.3%(114)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(244)
Asian0.3%(109)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(1,174)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(35,264)
Black0.5%(205)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(575)
Asian0.5%(195)
Other2.8%(1,058)
Diversity Score13.1%(4,965)
Segregation Score31.2%(11,814)
Diversity Score
13
+311%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
31
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+73%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 61.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.3%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−86.0 ptssince 2013
from 90.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oneida County, Wisconsin?

Oneida County, Wisconsin has about 37,845 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Oneida County, Wisconsin earns about $58,156 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oneida County, Wisconsin expensive?

In Oneida County, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $179,000, and the typical rent is about $789 a month.

How educated are people in Oneida County, Wisconsin?

About 26.3% of adults age 25 and over in Oneida County, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oneida County, Wisconsin?

About 8.0% of people in Oneida County, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oneida County, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Oneida County, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,166 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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16 census tracts
Census Tract 9715Census Tract 9714Census Tract 9704Census Tract 9701.04Census Tract 9709Census Tract 9710.02Census Tract 9713Census Tract 9706.01Census Tract 9711Census Tract 9708Census Tract 9706.04Census Tract 9701.01Census Tract 9705Census Tract 9706.03Census Tract 9710.01Census Tract 9701.03
8 ZIP codes
ZIP 54501ZIP 54548ZIP 54562ZIP 54531ZIP 54539ZIP 54529ZIP 54463ZIP 54564
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