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Oconto County, Wisconsin
Oconto County, Wisconsin. Oconto County had 40,195 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.2% since 2020, faster than Wisconsin (+1.3%). It holds 34 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs, 23 towns and townships and 5 census-designated) and 12 census tracts. GEOID 55083.
Oconto County is one of the 3 counties of the Green Bay, WI metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
40,195
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 38,965 · ACS 2020-2024: 39,589
Median household income
$75,049
±$2,860 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $77,485
Median home value
$231,400
±$7,144 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $266,500
Median gross rent
$791
±$30 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $1,087
How many people live in Oconto County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 38,965 residents in Oconto County. The Census Bureau estimates 40,195 for July 1, 2025, up 3.2% since 2020, faster than Wisconsin (+1.3%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 39,589 over 997 square miles of land.
| Measure | Oconto County | Wisconsin | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 39,589 | 5,914,872 | +1,943 |
| Households | 16,811±227 | 2,479,480 | +775 |
| Average household size | 2.33±0.03 | 2.33 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 24,072±47 | 2,778,572 | −125 |
Oconto County's population since 2000
From 35,634 in 2000 to 40,195 in 2025: up 12.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Oconto County?
Oconto County holds 34 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 23 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 5 census-designated places. The largest is Town of Little Suamico with 5,794 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Little Suamico (town) | 5,536 | $112,391 |
|---|---|---|
| Oconto | 4,609 | $61,506 |
| Chase (town) | 3,178 | $102,634 |
| Oconto Falls | 2,957 | $51,228 |
| Abrams (town) | 1,960 | $103,750 |
| Stiles (town) | 1,518 | $81,339 |
| Pensaukee (town) | 1,352 | $80,298 |
| Oconto (town) | 1,340 | $93,125 |
| Brazeau (town) | 1,340 | $72,688 |
| Gillett | 1,289 | $54,844 |
| Oconto Falls (town) | 1,259 | $91,597 |
| Little River (town) | 1,092 | $92,292 |
| Townsend (town) | 1,044 | $87,857 |
| Gillett (town) | 989 | $70,823 |
| Morgan (town) | 985 | $92,500 |
| Spruce (town) | 918 | $75,417 |
| Underhill (town) | 864 | $65,000 |
| Mountain (town) | 832 | $50,104 |
| Lakewood (town) | 831 | $67,000 |
| Riverview (town) | 819 | $56,875 |
| Lena (town) | 743 | $90,650 |
| Breed (town) | 698 | $74,063 |
| Maple Valley (town) | 647 | $58,125 |
| Lena | 537 | $56,583 |
| How (town) | 527 | $81,125 |
| Suring | 517 | $49,167 |
| AbramsGEOID 5500150 | 358 | $97,500 |
| Doty (town) | 309 | $64,688 |
| MountainGEOID 5554625 | 289 | $43,833 |
| SobieskiGEOID 5574500 | 275 | $62,135 |
| Bagley (town) | 275 | $61,667 |
| LakewoodGEOID 5542050 | 241 | $48,750 |
| TownsendGEOID 5580300 | 179 | not published |
| Pulaski | 3,870 | $71,473 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Oconto County?
The median resident of Oconto County is 47.5 years old; 19.7% are under 18 and 22.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.3%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 2.9%. 1.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Oconto County | Wisconsin | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.5±0.3 | 40.2 | +0.6 |
| Under 18 years | 19.7%±0.1 pts | 21.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.7%±0.1 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.3% | 8.0% | +0.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.3%±0.2 pts | 78.6% | −1.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 2.9% | −0.2 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.0%±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.9%±0.3 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.1%±0.3 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.9%±0.4 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.1%±0.8 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 14.7%±0.9 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.5%±0.6 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.5%±0.7 pts | 93.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.9%±1.2 pts | 33.4% | +2.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.3%±0.6 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.9%±0.4 pts | 2.0% | – |
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 Oconto County earn?
Half of Oconto County's 16,811 households earn less than $75,049 a year (±$2,860), against $77,485 in Wisconsin. In 2015-2019 it was $74,959 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Oconto County | Wisconsin | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $75,049±$2,860 | $77,485 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $92,497±$2,567 | $101,466 | – |
| Per capita income | $40,358±$1,183 | $43,373 | +$2,296 |
| People below the poverty line | 8.2%±0.9 pts | 10.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 8.4%±2.1 pts | 12.8% | −4.4 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.0%±1.1 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.9%±1.1 pts | 90.3% | – |
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 Oconto County?
Owners occupy 85.0% of Oconto County's occupied homes and renters 15.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $231,400 by its owner (±$7,144). The median renter pays $791 a month including utilities, and 32.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Oconto County | Wisconsin | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $231,400±$7,144 | $266,500 | +$38,181 |
| Median gross rent | $791±$30 | $1,087 | −$50 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 32.4%±6.4 pts | 35.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,452±$37 | $1,689 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 85.0%±1.5 pts | 67.8% | +2.3 pts |
| Housing units | 24,072±47 | 2,778,572 | −125 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6%±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.4%±2.0 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 82.0%±1.1 pts | 66.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 10.6%±0.8 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.3%±0.4 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 14.4%±1.1 pts | 17.8% | – |
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 Oconto County building?
Builders took permits for 132 new housing units across Oconto County in 2025 (130 single-family), 3.3 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Oconto County get to work?
78.2% of Oconto County's workers drive alone and 12.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.0%.
| Measure | Oconto County | Wisconsin | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.8%±1.2 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.0%±0.6 pts | 3.2% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 78.2%±1.5 pts | 74.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.1%±0.9 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.7%±0.6 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.5%±1.2 pts | 13.1% | +6.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.0 min±0.9 | 22.2 min | +1.4 min |
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 are Oconto County's census tracts?
Oconto County is divided into 12 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $56,068 (Tract 1012) to $109,435 (Tract 1013.01).
| Tract 100355083100300 | 2,817±216 | $71,181 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 100555083100500 | 2,347±232 | $60,280 |
| Tract 100655083100600 | 2,617±194 | $72,796 |
| Tract 100755083100700 | 2,581±197 | $57,196 |
| Tract 100855083100800 | 2,298±183 | $76,172 |
| Tract 100955083100900 | 2,965±237 | $66,029 |
| Tract 101055083101000 | 4,440±326 | $72,292 |
| Tract 101155083101100 | 4,874±286 | $86,007 |
| Tract 101255083101200 | 4,602±361 | $56,068 |
| Tract 1013.0155083101301 | 5,356±291 | $109,435 |
| Tract 1013.0255083101302 | 4,692±317 | $105,000 |
| Tract 990055083990000 | 0±10 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Oconto County compare with Wisconsin's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 38th of 72 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 10th of 72 |
| Residents per square mile | 42nd of 72 |
| Median household income | 28th of 72 |
| Median home value | 32nd of 72 |
| Median gross rent | 59th of 72 |
| Poverty rate | 57th of 72 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 59th of 72 |
| Median age | 19th of 72 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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
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