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Winnebago County, Wisconsin
Winnebago County, Wisconsin. Winnebago County had 174,218 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.4% since 2020, in line with Wisconsin (+1.3%). It holds 26 places (7 cities, villages and boroughs, 15 towns and townships and 4 census-designated) and 45 census tracts. GEOID 55139.
Winnebago County is the county of the Oshkosh-Neenah, WI metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
174,218
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 171,730 · ACS 2020-2024: 171,769
Median household income
$74,925
±$1,498 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $77,485
Median home value
$225,800
±$3,761 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $266,500
Median gross rent
$965
±$17 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $1,087
How many people live in Winnebago County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 171,730 residents in Winnebago County. The Census Bureau estimates 174,218 for July 1, 2025, up 1.4% since 2020, in line with Wisconsin (+1.3%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 171,769 over 435 square miles of land.
| Measure | Winnebago County | Wisconsin | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 171,769 | 5,914,872 | +1,358 |
| Households | 72,667±485 | 2,479,480 | +2,073 |
| Average household size | 2.27±0.02 | 2.33 | −0.03 |
| Housing units | 77,318±79 | 2,778,572 | +1,712 |
Winnebago County's population since 2000
From 156,763 in 2000 to 174,218 in 2025: up 11.1%. 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 Winnebago County?
Winnebago County holds 26 places: 7 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 15 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 4 census-designated places. The largest is Oshkosh with 67,460 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Oshkosh | 66,816 | $62,188 |
|---|---|---|
| Neenah | 27,319 | $75,374 |
| Fox Crossing | 18,974 | $79,187 |
| Menasha | 18,268 | $64,698 |
| Algoma (town) | 6,866 | $107,290 |
| Clayton (town), Winnebago County | 4,329 | $133,731 |
| Neenah (town) | 3,702 | $117,255 |
| Omro | 3,652 | $62,000 |
| Winneconne (town) | 2,590 | $110,833 |
| Winneconne | 2,544 | $82,411 |
| Oshkosh (town) | 2,439 | $103,098 |
| Black Wolf (town) | 2,429 | $98,669 |
| Omro (town) | 2,293 | $120,938 |
| Winchester (town), Winnebago County | 1,794 | $93,295 |
| Vinland (town) | 1,769 | $91,094 |
| Rushford (town) | 1,623 | $70,521 |
| Appleton | 75,644 | $80,483 |
| Utica (town), Winnebago County | 1,364 | $113,875 |
| Nekimi (town) | 1,337 | $97,000 |
| Poygan (town) | 1,261 | $98,000 |
| Wolf River (town), Winnebago County | 1,203 | $75,909 |
| Butte des Morts | 1,005 | $121,667 |
| Nepeuskun (town) | 724 | $102,727 |
| Winchester | 649 | $88,190 |
| WaukauGEOID 5584200 | 302 | not published |
| EurekaGEOID 5524475 | 247 | $54,500 |
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 Winnebago County?
The median resident of Winnebago County is 38.7 years old; 20.2% are under 18 and 17.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 84.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 5.1%. 3.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Winnebago County | Wisconsin | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.7±0.2 | 40.2 | +0.4 |
| Under 18 years | 20.2% | 21.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.4%±0.1 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.1% | 8.0% | +1.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 84.9%±0.4 pts | 78.6% | −3.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.7%±0.2 pts | 5.9% | +0.5 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.2%±0.2 pts | 2.9% | +0.4 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±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 | 3.4%±0.4 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.5%±0.4 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.9%±0.4 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.8%±0.5 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 13.0%±0.6 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.5%±0.4 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.4%±0.5 pts | 93.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 31.1%±0.9 pts | 33.4% | +2.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.9%±0.6 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.6%±0.3 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 Winnebago County earn?
Half of Winnebago County's 72,667 households earn less than $74,925 a year (±$1,498), against $77,485 in Wisconsin. In 2015-2019 the median was $72,049 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $2,876 after inflation. 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Winnebago County | Wisconsin | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $74,925±$1,498 | $77,485 | +$2,876 |
| Mean household income | $94,286±$2,133 | $101,466 | – |
| Per capita income | $40,938±$793 | $43,373 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.3%±0.9 pts | 10.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.6%±2.2 pts | 12.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.6%±0.8 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.6%±0.9 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 Winnebago County?
Owners occupy 65.8% of Winnebago County's occupied homes and renters 34.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $225,800 by its owner (±$3,761). The median renter pays $965 a month including utilities, and 32.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Winnebago County | Wisconsin | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $225,800±$3,761 | $266,500 | +$38,119 |
| Median gross rent | $965±$17 | $1,087 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 32.0%±2.6 pts | 35.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,494±$23 | $1,689 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 65.8%±1.2 pts | 67.8% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 77,318±79 | 2,778,572 | +1,712 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.4%±0.9 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.1%±1.2 pts | 66.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.8%±0.4 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.3%±0.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 19.0%±0.9 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 Winnebago County building?
Builders took permits for 682 new housing units across Winnebago County in 2025 (283 single-family), 3.9 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 Winnebago County get to work?
77.3% of Winnebago County's workers drive alone and 11.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.2%.
| Measure | Winnebago County | Wisconsin | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.8%±0.8 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.2%±0.4 pts | 3.2% | −0.9 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 77.3%±1.1 pts | 74.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.4%±0.6 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 2.1%±0.5 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.5%±0.9 pts | 13.1% | +7.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.4 min±0.6 | 22.2 min | +0.9 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 Winnebago County's census tracts?
Winnebago County is divided into 45 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $36,944 (Tract 7) to $131,691 (Tract 36).
All 45 census tracts of Winnebago 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 Winnebago County compare with Wisconsin's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 7th of 72 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 34th of 72 |
| Residents per square mile | 7th of 72 |
| Median household income | 29th of 72 |
| Median home value | 36th of 72 |
| Median gross rent | 24th of 72 |
| Poverty rate | 25th of 72 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18th of 72 |
| Median age | 62nd 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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