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Neenah, Wisconsin
Neenah, city, in Winnebago County, Wisconsin. Neenah had 27,638 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 27,319 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 27,336 (±33). GEOID 5555750.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
27,638
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 27,319 · ACS 2020-2024: 27,336 ±33
Median household income
$75,374
±$3,841 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $77,485
Median home value
$210,700
±$9,611 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $266,500
Median gross rent
$1,006
±$52 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $1,087
Where is Neenah and what county is it in?
Neenah is a city in Winnebago County, Wisconsin. It covers 9.6 square miles of land, 2,848 residents per square mile in 2020.
Neenah is in the Oshkosh-Neenah, WI metropolitan statistical area (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 Neenah, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 27,638 people lived in Neenah on July 1, 2025, up 1.1% since 2020, in line with Wisconsin (+1.3%). The 2020 Census counted 27,319 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 27,336 (±33).
| Measure | Neenah | Winnebago County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 27,336 ±33 | 171,769 | +1,369 |
| Households | 11,375 ±295 | 72,667 | +420 |
| Average household size | 2.39 ±0.06 | 2.27 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 11,941 ±283 | 77,318 | +497 |
Neenah's population since 2000
From 24,507 in 2000 to 27,638 in 2025: up 12.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Neenah 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 Neenah?
The median resident of Neenah is 38.0 years old; 23.8% are under 18 and 15.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 82.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 8.5%. 3.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Neenah | Winnebago County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.0 ±1.2 | 38.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.8% ±1.4 pts | 20.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.7% ±1.1 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Male | 51.3% ±1.5 pts | 50.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.5% ±1.8 pts | 5.1% | +4.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 82.5% ±2.2 pts | 84.9% | −6.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.7% ±1.1 pts | 2.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.7% ±1.1 pts | 3.2% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.9% ±0.9 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.4% ±1.0 pts | 3.5% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.9% ±1.5 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.3% ±1.2 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 13.4% ±1.4 pts | 13.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.6% ±1.3 pts | 4.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.6% ±1.1 pts | 94.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 35.8% ±2.8 pts | 31.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.6% ±1.5 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.4% ±2.1 pts | 86.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2% ±0.6 pts | 1.6% | – |
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 Neenah earn?
Half of Neenah's 11,375 households earn less than $75,374 a year (±$3,841), against $74,925 in Winnebago County and $77,485 in Wisconsin. In 2015-2019 it was $73,620 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Neenah | Winnebago County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $75,374 ±$3,841 | $74,925 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $101,875 ±$5,621 | $94,286 | – |
| Per capita income | $43,377 ±$2,236 | $40,938 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.6% ±1.6 pts | 11.3% | −4.4 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.8% ±3.8 pts | 14.6% | −9.4 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.8% ±2.2 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.2% ±0.9 pts | 95.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.2% ±1.6 pts | 91.6% | – |
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 Neenah?
Owners occupy 66.2% of Neenah's occupied homes and renters 33.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $210,700 by its owner (±$9,611). The median renter pays $1,006 a month including utilities, and 36.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Neenah | Winnebago County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $210,700 ±$9,611 | $225,800 | +$37,049 |
| Median gross rent | $1,006 ±$52 | $965 | +$83 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.2% ±6.9 pts | 32.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,415 ±$41 | $1,494 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66.2% ±3.0 pts | 65.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 33.8% ±3.0 pts | 34.2% | – |
| Housing units | 11,941 ±283 | 77,318 | +497 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5% ±0.7 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.2% ±2.9 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 68.4% ±2.9 pts | 66.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0% ±0.6 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.8% ±1.4 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 17.1% ±2.1 pts | 19.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.3% ±1.1 pts | 5.5% | – |
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 Neenah building?
Builders took permits for 169 new housing units in Neenah in 2025 (87 in single-family houses), 6.1 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 Neenah work and get to work?
79.9% of Neenah's workers drive alone and 9.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.2%.
| Measure | Neenah | Winnebago County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.3% ±2.0 pts | 65.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.2% ±0.8 pts | 2.2% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 79.9% ±2.5 pts | 77.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.1% ±1.8 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 3.0% ±1.3 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.9% ±1.7 pts | 11.5% | +6.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.1 min ±1.3 | 19.4 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 Neenah?
8 census tracts lie mostly in Neenah, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $47,454 (Tract 35) to $131,691 (Tract 36).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 34Winnebago County | 4,477 | $61,913 |
| Tract 37.01Winnebago County | 4,086 | $61,205 |
| Tract 36Winnebago County | 4,243 | $131,691 |
| Tract 33Winnebago County | 3,024 | $61,793 |
| Tract 37.03Winnebago County | 6,028 | $104,223 |
| Tract 35Winnebago County | 2,612 | $47,454 |
| Tract 32Winnebago County | 2,170 | $100,323 |
| Tract 37.04Winnebago County | 3,708 | $101,830 |
| Tract 31Winnebago County | 1,902 | $75,069 |
| Tract 23Winnebago County | 6,217 | $126,547 |
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 Neenah) · Census block assignment files
How does Neenah compare with other places in Wisconsin?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Neenah is the 1,455th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 29th-most populous of 608 in Wisconsin.
Neenah ranks 627th 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 | 29th | 608 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 382nd | 884 |
| Residents per square mile | 20th | 914 |
| Median household income | 627th | 914 |
| Per capita income | 448th | 911 |
| Median home value | 701st | 913 |
| Median gross rent | 410th | 825 |
| Poverty rate | 289th | 706 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 216th | 914 |
| Median age | 782nd | 914 |
| Owner-occupied share | 738th | 914 |
| Work from home | 530th | 827 |
| Travel time to work | 815th | 914 |
Neenah's figures with every place in Wisconsin (CSV)
Every place in Wisconsin, sortable · Compare Neenah with other places
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 Neenah?
6 of the 57 figures for Neenah 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
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Neenah are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Neenah.