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Outagamie County, Wisconsin
Outagamie County, Wisconsin. Outagamie County had 195,894 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.7% since 2020, faster than Wisconsin (+1.3%). It holds 35 places (15 cities, villages and boroughs, 19 towns and townships and 1 census-designated) and 47 census tracts. GEOID 55087.
Outagamie County is one of the 2 counties of the Appleton, WI metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
195,894
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 190,705 · ACS 2020-2024: 192,826
Median household income
$85,069
±$2,076 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $77,485
Median home value
$267,300
±$3,297 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $266,500
Median gross rent
$1,057
±$26 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $1,087
How many people live in Outagamie County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 190,705 residents in Outagamie County. The Census Bureau estimates 195,894 for July 1, 2025, up 2.7% since 2020, faster than Wisconsin (+1.3%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 192,826 over 638 square miles of land.
| Measure | Outagamie County | Wisconsin | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 192,826 | 5,914,872 | +7,126 |
| Households | 78,382±385 | 2,479,480 | +4,734 |
| Average household size | 2.42±0.01 | 2.33 | −0.06 |
| Housing units | 80,915±171 | 2,778,572 | +3,899 |
Outagamie County's population since 2000
From 160,971 in 2000 to 195,894 in 2025: up 21.7%. 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 Outagamie County?
Outagamie County holds 35 places: 15 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 19 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Appleton with 75,452 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Appleton | 75,644 | $80,483 |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Chute (town) | 23,831 | $78,105 |
| Kaukauna | 17,089 | $80,365 |
| Greenville | – | $117,977 |
| Little Chute | 11,619 | $87,538 |
| Kimberly | 7,320 | $70,451 |
| Buchanan (town) | 6,857 | $105,478 |
| Freedom (town), Outagamie County | 6,216 | $121,711 |
| Oneida (town) | 4,579 | $76,651 |
| Combined Locks | 3,634 | $93,490 |
| Center (town), Outagamie County | 3,622 | $114,821 |
| Seymour, Outagamie County | 3,546 | $80,602 |
| Ellington (town) | 3,174 | $94,306 |
| Hortonville | 3,028 | $82,063 |
| Dale (town) | 2,869 | $126,250 |
| New London | 7,348 | $60,612 |
| Vandenbroek (town) | 1,627 | $128,594 |
| Black Creek | 1,357 | $67,311 |
| Kaukauna (town) | 1,306 | $121,875 |
| Black Creek (town) | 1,251 | $90,972 |
| Osborn (town) | 1,200 | $92,727 |
| Seymour (town), Outagamie County | 1,191 | $88,224 |
| Bovina (town) | 1,153 | $94,643 |
| Hortonia (town) | 1,052 | $102,813 |
| Cicero (town) | 1,008 | $82,350 |
| Shiocton | 939 | $60,313 |
| Maine (town) | 851 | $80,893 |
| Liberty (town), Outagamie County | 826 | $93,500 |
| Deer Creek (town), Outagamie County | 630 | $79,750 |
| Maple Creek (town)GEOID 5508748775 | 591 | $84,444 |
| DaleGEOID 5518500 | 570 | $128,036 |
| Bear Creek | 427 | $66,250 |
| NicholsGEOID 5557375 | 290 | $62,604 |
| Wrightstown | 3,179 | $93,125 |
| Howard | 19,950 | $85,477 |
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 Outagamie County?
The median resident of Outagamie County is 38.9 years old; 23.0% are under 18 and 16.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 84.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 5.3%. 4.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Outagamie County | Wisconsin | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.9±0.3 | 40.2 | +0.6 |
| Under 18 years | 23.0% | 21.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.6%±0.1 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.3% | 8.0% | +1.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 84.9%±0.2 pts | 78.6% | −2.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.5%±0.2 pts | 5.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.7%±0.2 pts | 2.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.1 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 | 3.5%±0.4 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.3%±0.3 pts | 5.2% | +0.7 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.6%±0.5 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.0%±0.4 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 11.6%±0.5 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.0%±0.4 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.0%±0.5 pts | 93.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 32.7%±1.0 pts | 33.4% | +3.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.3%±0.6 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5%±0.2 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 Outagamie County earn?
Half of Outagamie County's 78,382 households earn less than $85,069 a year (±$2,076), against $77,485 in Wisconsin. In 2015-2019 the median was $80,699 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $4,370 after inflation. 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Outagamie County | Wisconsin | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $85,069±$2,076 | $77,485 | +$4,370 |
| Mean household income | $114,086±$8,212 | $101,466 | – |
| Per capita income | $47,256±$3,337 | $43,373 | +$6,371 |
| People below the poverty line | 6.3%±0.6 pts | 10.6% | −1.5 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.0%±1.3 pts | 12.8% | −4.0 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.2%±0.8 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.8%±0.7 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 Outagamie County?
Owners occupy 71.5% of Outagamie County's occupied homes and renters 28.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $267,300 by its owner (±$3,297). The median renter pays $1,057 a month including utilities, and 28.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Outagamie County | Wisconsin | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $267,300±$3,297 | $266,500 | +$58,820 |
| Median gross rent | $1,057±$26 | $1,087 | +$64 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 28.0%±2.3 pts | 35.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,637±$25 | $1,689 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.5%±1.0 pts | 67.8% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 80,915±171 | 2,778,572 | +3,899 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.0%±0.9 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.1%±0.9 pts | 66.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.0%±0.2 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.7%±0.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 15.1%±0.7 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 Outagamie County building?
Builders took permits for 1,022 new housing units across Outagamie County in 2025 (412 single-family), 5.2 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 Outagamie County get to work?
77.8% of Outagamie County's workers drive alone and 11.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.7%.
| Measure | Outagamie County | Wisconsin | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.1%±0.7 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.7%±0.4 pts | 3.2% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.8%±1.2 pts | 74.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.1%±0.8 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.9%±0.3 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.5%±0.8 pts | 13.1% | +7.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.5 min±0.4 | 22.2 min | +0.6 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 Outagamie County's census tracts?
Outagamie County is divided into 47 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $41,950 (Tract 101) to $171,867 (Tract 125.03).
All 47 census tracts of Outagamie County, with their figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Outagamie County compare with Wisconsin's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 6th of 72 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 18th of 72 |
| Residents per square mile | 10th of 72 |
| Median household income | 9th of 72 |
| Median home value | 14th of 72 |
| Median gross rent | 14th of 72 |
| Poverty rate | 68th of 72 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15th of 72 |
| Median age | 60th 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
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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