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METRO AREA · 2020 ACS

Oshkosh Metro

Oshkosh-Neenah, WI · 1 counties · 171,730 residents · 434.697 sq mi
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Oshkosh has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $59,947. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $158,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% 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
171,730
+10%since 2000
from 156,763 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
395 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 361 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.1
+10%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
137K147K156K165K175K1990201020202024Oshkosh
2024172K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,947
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,445 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,101
+52%since 2000
from $21,706 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.6%
US avg: 10%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,400
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$784
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $500 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
35.3% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+21%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(147,160)
Black1.1%(1,725)
Hispanic / Latino2%(3,065)
Asian1.8%(2,849)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.9%(18,695)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(145,581)
Black2.9%(4,931)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(8,328)
Asian3.2%(5,560)
Other2.8%(4,804)
Diversity Score31.8%(54,647)
Segregation Score28.4%(48,705)
Diversity Score
32
+167%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
28
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+65%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 67.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.8%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−87.1 ptssince 2013
from 91.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
In this metro

Principal cities

OshkoshCENTRAL67,460NeenahCENTRAL27,638
What's inside

1 component county

Winnebago CountyCENTRAL174,218
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oshkosh-Neenah, WI?

Oshkosh-Neenah, WI has about 171,730 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oshkosh-Neenah, WI?

The typical household in Oshkosh-Neenah, WI earns about $59,947 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oshkosh-Neenah, WI expensive?

In Oshkosh-Neenah, WI, the median home is worth about $158,400, and the typical rent is about $784 a month.

How educated are people in Oshkosh-Neenah, WI?

About 29.0% of adults age 25 and over in Oshkosh-Neenah, WI hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oshkosh-Neenah, WI?

About 11.0% of people in Oshkosh-Neenah, WI live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oshkosh-Neenah, WI grown since 1990?

Yes, Oshkosh-Neenah, WI has grown since 1990. The population has added about 31,410 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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