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Town of Grand Chute, Wisconsin
Grand Chute (town), town, in Outagamie County, Wisconsin. Grand Chute (town) had 24,579 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 23,831 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 24,168 (±44). GEOID 5508730075.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
24,579
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 23,831 · ACS 2020-2024: 24,168 ±44
Median household income
$78,105
±$5,824 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $77,485
Median home value
$294,700
±$11,253 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $266,500
Median gross rent
$1,108
±$34 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $1,087
Where is Grand Chute (town) and what county is it in?
Grand Chute (town) is a town in Outagamie County, Wisconsin. It covers 22.3 square miles of land, 1,068 residents per square mile in 2020.
Grand Chute (town) is in the Appleton, WI metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Grand Chute (town), and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 24,579 people lived in Grand Chute (town) on July 1, 2025, up 3.2% since 2020, faster than Wisconsin (+1.3%). The 2020 Census counted 23,831 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 24,168 (±44).
| Measure | Grand Chute (town) | Outagamie County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 24,168±44 | 192,826 | +1,434 |
| Households | 10,930±372 | 78,382 | +637 |
| Average household size | 2.18±0.07 | 2.42 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 11,192±384 | 80,915 | no clear change |
Grand Chute (town)'s population since 2000
From 18,392 in 2000 to 24,579 in 2025: up 33.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Grand Chute (town) as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Grand Chute (town)?
The median resident of Grand Chute (town) is 39.2 years old; 18.8% are under 18 and 19.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 81.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 8.8%. 5.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Grand Chute (town) | Outagamie County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.2±1.1 | 38.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.8%±1.7 pts | 23.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.0%±1.8 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Male | 48.6%±1.8 pts | 50.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.8%±2.0 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 81.4%±3.1 pts | 84.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±0.6 pts | 1.5% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.7%±1.9 pts | 3.7% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.5%±1.0 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.9%±1.9 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 11.4%±2.8 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.1%±1.6 pts | 6.0% | – |
| With a disability | 12.3%±1.5 pts | 11.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.4%±1.8 pts | 4.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.7%±1.5 pts | 95.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 34.6%±3.2 pts | 32.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.8%±2.0 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.4%±2.3 pts | 89.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.3%±1.1 pts | 1.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Grand Chute (town) earn?
Half of Grand Chute (town)'s 10,930 households earn less than $78,105 a year (±$5,824), against $85,069 in Outagamie County and $77,485 in Wisconsin. In 2015-2019 it was $74,357 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Grand Chute (town) | Outagamie County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $78,105±$5,824 | $85,069 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $99,209±$6,332 | $114,086 | – |
| Per capita income | $45,846±$2,712 | $47,256 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 6.0%±1.4 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.8%±2.8 pts | 7.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.7%±2.2 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.0%±1.5 pts | 95.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.8%±1.4 pts | 92.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Grand Chute (town)?
Owners occupy 50.8% of Grand Chute (town)'s occupied homes and renters 49.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $294,700 by its owner (±$11,253). The median renter pays $1,108 a month including utilities, and 29.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Grand Chute (town) | Outagamie County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $294,700±$11,253 | $267,300 | +$72,560 |
| Median gross rent | $1,108±$34 | $1,057 | +$53 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 29.5%±4.8 pts | 28.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,873±$72 | $1,637 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 50.8%±3.3 pts | 71.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 49.2%±3.3 pts | 28.5% | – |
| Housing units | 11,192±384 | 80,915 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.8%±1.6 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 46.6%±2.8 pts | 71.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.0%±0.8 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 12.4%±1.9 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.7%±1.0 pts | 15.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.6%±1.9 pts | 4.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Grand Chute (town) building?
Builders took permits for 449 new housing units in Grand Chute (town) in 2025 (22 in single-family houses), 18.3 per 1,000 residents against 4.3 across Wisconsin.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Grand Chute (town) work and get to work?
78.9% of Grand Chute (town)'s workers drive alone and 11.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 1.4%.
| Measure | Grand Chute (town) | Outagamie County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.9%±2.7 pts | 69.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.4%±0.8 pts | 2.7% | −1.5 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 78.9%±2.8 pts | 77.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.0%±1.7 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.7%±1.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 0.9%±0.5 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.5%±2.3 pts | 11.5% | +7.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.3 min±1.2 | 20.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Grand Chute (town)?
5 census tracts lie mostly in Grand Chute (town), and 8 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $61,491 (Tract 111.04) to $105,750 (Tract 111.03).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 125.05Outagamie County | 5,788 | $100,469 |
| Tract 125.06Outagamie County | 4,914 | $77,868 |
| Tract 111.03Outagamie County | 4,074 | $105,750 |
| Tract 111.04Outagamie County | 3,343 | $61,491 |
| Tract 110.01Outagamie County | 2,851 | $67,677 |
| Tract 111.01Outagamie County | 5,161 | $85,863 |
| Tract 125.03Outagamie County | 4,216 | $171,867 |
| Tract 125.04Outagamie County | 3,979 | $101,875 |
| Tract 114Outagamie County | 4,805 | $69,673 |
| Tract 115.02Outagamie County | 4,497 | $75,978 |
| Tract 133Outagamie County | 10,593 | $106,166 |
| Tract 109Outagamie County | 2,208 | $86,354 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Grand Chute (town)) · Census block assignment files
How does Grand Chute (town) compare with other places in Wisconsin?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Grand Chute (town) is the 463rd-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the most populous of 1,239 in Wisconsin.
Grand Chute (town) ranks 593rd of 914 places in Wisconsin with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 1st | 1,239 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 175th | 884 |
| Residents per square mile | 188th | 914 |
| Median household income | 593rd | 914 |
| Per capita income | 369th | 911 |
| Median home value | 388th | 913 |
| Median gross rent | 297th | 825 |
| Poverty rate | 442nd | 706 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 242nd | 914 |
| Median age | 719th | 914 |
| Owner-occupied share | 893rd | 914 |
| Work from home | 435th | 827 |
| Travel time to work | 802nd | 914 |
Grand Chute (town)'s figures with every place in Wisconsin (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Grand Chute (town)?
7 of the 57 figures for Grand Chute (town) on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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