Appleton, WI

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2020 Population

73,891

0.335% 1-year decline

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

36.5

1.67% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

10.3%

4.76% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$61,475

5.79% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$157,700

6.7% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

38,738

0.347% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Appleton, WI had a population of 73.9k people with a median age of 36.5 and a median household income of $61,475. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Appleton, WI declined from 74,139 to 73,891, a −0.335% decrease and its median household income grew from $58,112 to $61,475, a 5.79% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Appleton, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (81.3%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (7.32%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.04%), White (Hispanic) (2.79%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.1%).

None of the households in Appleton, WI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.4% of the residents in Appleton, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Appleton, WI are Lawrence University (394 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in Appleton, WI was $157,700, and the homeownership rate was 65.8%.

Most people in Appleton, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Appleton, WI was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Appleton, WI is home to a population of 73.9k people, from which 97.4% are citizens. As of 2018, 7.06% of Appleton, WI residents were born outside of the country (5.24k people).

In 2020, there were 11.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (60.1k people) in Appleton, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.41k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 2.25k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.4%

2020 Citizenship

97.4%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 97.4% of Appleton, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Appleton, WI was 97.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Appleton, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Appleton, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
60.1k ± 887
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
5.41k ± 631
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.25k ± 380

5.64%

Hispanic Population

4.17k people

5.64% of the people in Appleton, WI are hispanic (4.17k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Appleton, WI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Wisconsin.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
83,497 ± 7,043 people
India
23,435 ± 3,751 people
China
16,997 ± 3,196 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wisconsin was Mexico, the natal country of 83,497 Wisconsin residents, followed by India with 23,435 and China with 16,997.

Foreign-Born Population

7.06%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

5.24k people

6.98%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

5.16k people

As of 2018, 7.06% of Appleton, WI residents (5.24k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2017, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Appleton, WI was 6.98%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Appleton, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,132 ± 153
Gulf War (2001-)
651 ± 169
Gulf War (1990s)
469 ± 122

Appleton, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.74 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Appleton, WI employs 38.7k people. The largest industries in Appleton, WI are Manufacturing (8,308 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,953 people), and Retail Trade (4,658 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($93,828), Public Administration ($56,964), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($51,366).

Males in Wisconsin have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,335. The income inequality in Wisconsin (measured using the Gini index) is 0.445, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

38.7k

2020 Value

± 1,322

−0.347%

1 Year decline

± 4.52%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Appleton, WI declined at a rate of −0.347%, from 38.9k employees to 38.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Appleton, WI, are Production Occupations (4,751 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,399 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (3,802 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Appleton, WI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Wisconsin (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

38.7k

2020 Value

± 1,322

−0.347%

1 Year decline

± 4.52%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Appleton, WI declined at a rate of −0.347%, from 38.9k employees to 38.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Appleton, WI, are Manufacturing (8,308 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,953 people), and Retail Trade (4,658 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Appleton, WI, though some of these residents may live in Appleton, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,324

Median earning men ± $1,822

$32,115

Median earning women ± $1,088

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($64,861), Wholesale Trade ($53,669), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,528).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Information ($50,313), Public Administration ($47,045), and Construction ($45,893).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Wisconsin. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Wisconsin.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Wisconsin to other states, or from other states to Wisconsin.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Wisconsin product (by dollars) was Other foodstuffs with $42.6B, followed by Mixed freight ($37.6B) and Machinery ($37.1B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Wisconsin products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$365B

2020 Value in Wisconsin

$615B

Projected 2050 Value in Wisconsin

68.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Wisconsin trade was $365B. This is expected to increase 68.3% to $615B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Wisconsin trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Wisconsin to other states, or from other states to Wisconsin.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$36.6B
Minnesota
$18.2B
Michigan
$17.7B

In 2020, the top outbound Wisconsin domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $36.6B, followed by Minnesota with $18.2B and Michigan and $17.7B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Wisconsin shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing the state of Wisconsin. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Wisconsin

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Ron Johnson

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Tammy Baldwin

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing Wisconsin.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Wisconsin over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Wisconsin

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Wisconsin have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Appleton, WI awarded 394 degrees. The student population of Appleton, WI in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 643 male students and 787 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Appleton, WI are White (248 and 73.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (35 and 10.4%), Asian (30 and 8.9%), and Black or African American (13 and 3.86%).

The largest universities in Appleton, WI by number of degrees awarded are Lawrence University (394 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Appleton, WI are General Psychology (35 and 8.88%), General Economics (34 and 8.63%), and General Music Performance (31 and 7.87%).

The median tuition cost in Appleton, WI for private four year colleges is $50,658.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Appleton, WI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 68.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 1,430 (45% men and 55% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 1,430 students enrolled in Appleton, WI, 45% men and 55% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 850 records, of which 55.6% were women and 44.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
35 degree-majors awarded
General Economics
34 degree-majors awarded
General Music Performance
31 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Appleton, WI was General Psychology with 35 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Appleton, WI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Lawrence University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

394 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lawrence University with 394 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 180 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Appleton, WI, which is 0.841 times less than the 214 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 248 degrees mean that there were 7.09 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 35 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($50,658) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($300) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($900) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2020, 0.628% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.581% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (1.39M), Some college (1.04M), and Bachelors Degree (875k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Appleton, WI was $157,700 in 2020, which is 0.686 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $147,800 to $157,700, a 6.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Appleton, WI is 65.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Appleton, WI have an average commute time of 18.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Appleton, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Appleton, WI is $61,475. In 2020, the place with the highest median household income in Appleton, WI was Census Tract 125.03 with a value of $142,274, followed by Census Tract 129.02 and Census Tract 125.04, with respective values of $86,842 and $80,903.

Housing

Property

$157,700

Median Property Value 2020

±$2,766

$19,556

Median Property Taxes

±$757

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Appleton, WI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Appleton, WI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

65.8%

Homeownership

2020

59.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 65.8% of the housing units in Appleton, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Appleton, WI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 125.03
Census Tract 129.02
Census Tract 125.04

In 2020, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Appleton, WI was Census Tract 125.03 with a value of $142,274, followed by Census Tract 129.02 and Census Tract 125.04, with respective values of $86,842 and $80,903.

The following map shows all of the places in Appleton, WI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$61,475

Median Household Income

± $2,275

29.7k

Number of Households

± 1,132

In 2020, the median household income of the 29.7k households in Appleton, WI grew to $61,475 from the previous year's value of $58,112.

The following chart displays the households in Appleton, WI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Appleton, WI is from Wisconsin.

0.445

2020 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

0.447

2019 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

In 2020, the income inequality in Wisconsin was 0.445 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.51% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Wisconsin was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Wisconsin in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Wisconsin across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (80.7%)
Carpooled (7.73%)
Worked At Home (5.25%)

In 2020, 80.7% of workers in Appleton, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.73%) and those who worked at home (5.25%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

18.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Appleton, WI have a shorter commute time (18.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.69% of the workforce in Appleton, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Appleton, WI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Appleton, WI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Appleton, WI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Appleton, WI (7.35k out of 71.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Appleton, WI is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.4% of the population of Appleton, WI has health coverage, with 58.3% on employee plans, 12.9% on Medicaid, 11.6% on Medicare, 10.7% on non-group plans, and 0.911% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Wisconsin was $8,702 in 2014. This is a 6.26% increase from the previous year ($8,189).

Primary care physicians in Outagamie County, WI see 1157 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.47% decrease from the previous year (1224 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1174 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 458 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Wisconsin. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Wisconsin, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Outagamie County, WI.

1,157 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Outagamie County, WI

Primary care physicians in Outagamie County, WI see an average of 1,157 patients per year. This represents a 5.47% decrease from the previous year (1,224 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Outagamie County, WI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Wisconsin across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.5% under 18 years, 22.5% between 18 and 34 years, 37.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.62%

Uninsured

58.3%

Employer Coverage

12.9%

Medicaid

11.6%

Medicare

10.7%

Non-Group

0.911%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Appleton, WI grew by 8.45% from 5.19% to 5.62%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Appleton, WI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.