Oshkosh-Neenah, WI

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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    2024 Population
    171,769
    US Senator
    Ron Johnson
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Tammy Baldwin
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    38.7
    0.781% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    11.3%
    4.11% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $74,925
    2.82% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $225,800
    8.25% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    90,785
    0.32% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Oshkosh-Neenah, 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.

    98.3% of the residents in Oshkosh-Neenah, WI are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Oshkosh-Neenah, WI are University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh (2,323 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Oshkosh-Neenah, WI was $225,800, and the homeownership rate was 65.8%.

    Most people in Oshkosh-Neenah, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Oshkosh-Neenah, WI was 2 cars per household.

    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI borders Appleton, WI and Fond du Lac, WI.

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    Population & Diversity

    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI is home to a population of 172k people, from which 98.3% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.38% of Oshkosh-Neenah, WI residents were born outside of the country (5.8k people).

    In 2024, there were 26.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (146k people) in Oshkosh-Neenah, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.53k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 4.64k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.3%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.4%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.3% of Oshkosh-Neenah, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Oshkosh-Neenah, WI was 98.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Oshkosh-Neenah, WI
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      146k ± 696
    2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
      5.53k ± 328
    3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      4.64k ± 345
    5.09%
    Hispanic Population
    8.74k people

    In 2024, there were 26.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (146k people) in Oshkosh-Neenah, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.53k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 4.64k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    5.09% of the people in Oshkosh-Neenah, WI are hispanic (8.74k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Oshkosh-Neenah, WI as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Wisconsin.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      90,085 ± 7,313 people
    2. India
      22,216 ± 3,653 people
    3. China
      14,090 ± 2,911 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wisconsin was Mexico, the natal country of 90,085 Wisconsin residents, followed by India with 22,216 and China with 14,090.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    3.38%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    5.8k people
    3.23%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    5.53k people

    As of 2024, 3.38% of Oshkosh-Neenah, WI residents (5.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Oshkosh-Neenah, WI was 3.23%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      3,079 ± 320
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      1,964 ± 357
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      1,493 ± 315

    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.57 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    95.5% of the population of Oshkosh-Neenah, WI has health coverage, with 56.1% on employee plans, 13% on Medicaid, 14% on Medicare, 11.2% on non-group plans, and 1.29% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Wisconsin see 1,251 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,251 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1363 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 375 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.1% were men and 49.9% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

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    1,251 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wisconsin

    Primary care physicians in Wisconsin see an average of 1,251 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,251 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.3% under 18 years, 23% between 18 and 34 years, 37.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.3% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.1% were men and 49.9% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    4.52%
    Uninsured
    56.1%
    Employer Coverage
    13%
    Medicaid
    14%
    Medicare
    11.2%
    Non-Group
    1.29%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Oshkosh-Neenah, WI declined by 5.38% from 4.78% to 4.52%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of Oshkosh-Neenah, WI employs 90.8k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Oshkosh-Neenah, WI were Manufacturing (22,344 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (11,602 people), and Retail Trade (10,900 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($96,875), Utilities ($85,341), and Public Administration ($65,032).

    Employment

    Occupations

    90.8k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,161
    −0.32%
    1 Year decline
    ± 3.4%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Oshkosh-Neenah, WI declined at a rate of −0.32%, from 91.1k employees to 90.8k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Oshkosh-Neenah, WI, are Production Occupations (10,633 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (10,074 people), and Management Occupations (8,871 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Oshkosh-Neenah, WI.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    90.8k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,161
    −0.32%
    1 Year decline
    ± 3.4%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Oshkosh-Neenah, WI declined at a rate of −0.32%, from 91.1k employees to 90.8k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Oshkosh-Neenah, WI, are Manufacturing (22,344 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (11,602 people), and Retail Trade (10,900 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Oshkosh-Neenah, WI, though some of these residents may live in Oshkosh-Neenah, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $54,923
    Median earning men ± $1,413
    $40,251
    Median earning women ± $1,139

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($73,214), Public Administration ($69,774), and Construction ($62,431).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($59,026), Construction ($58,239), and Manufacturing ($51,397).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    1.6%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 2.95M people employed in Wisconsin. This represents a 1.6% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.3%.

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

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 213
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    2. 212
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. 205
      Construction

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $1.63M
      Manufacturing
    2. $705k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. $526k
      Management of Companies and Enterprises

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Donald J. Trump with 49.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.518%).

    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.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (49.6%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (48.7%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (0.518%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Donald J. Trump with 49.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.518%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Wisconsin for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Wisconsin

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    Ron Johnson
    Senator from Wisconsin3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2011
    Tammy Baldwin
    Senator from Wisconsin1
    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.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Oshkosh-Neenah, WI awarded 2,323 degrees. The student population of Oshkosh-Neenah, WI in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 5,327 male students and 7,626 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Oshkosh-Neenah, WI are White (1,928 and 83.5%), Hispanic or Latino (134 and 5.8%), Asian (89 and 3.85%), and Two or More Races (74 and 3.2%).

    The largest universities in Oshkosh-Neenah, WI by number of degrees awarded are University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh (2,323 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Oshkosh-Neenah, WI are Registered Nursing (286 and 12.3%), Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (175 and 7.53%), and General Business Administration & Management (120 and 5.17%).

    The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $7,061 for in-state students and $14,975 for out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Oshkosh-Neenah, WI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 86.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 21.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 12,953 (41.1% men and 58.9% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 12,953 students enrolled in Oshkosh-Neenah, WI, 41.1% men and 58.9% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 10,425 records, of which 59.9% were women and 40.1% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Registered Nursing
      271 degrees awarded
    2. Elementary Education & Teaching
      89 degrees awarded
    3. General Biological Sciences
      71 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Oshkosh-Neenah, WI was Registered Nursing with 271 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    2,323 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh with 2,323 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 895 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Oshkosh-Neenah, WI, which is 0.627 times less than the 1,428 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,928 degrees mean that there were 14.4 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 134 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Public, 4-year or above ($7,061) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($1,471) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Oshkosh-Neenah, WI was $225,800 in 2024, which is 0.679 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $208,600 to $225,800, a 8.25% increase. The homeownership rate in Oshkosh-Neenah, WI is 65.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Oshkosh-Neenah, WI have an average commute time of 19.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Oshkosh-Neenah, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $225,800
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$3,761
    $47,791
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,319

    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 Oshkosh-Neenah, WI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

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    Rent vs Own

    65.8%
    Homeownership
    2024
    61.3%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 65.8% of the housing units in Oshkosh-Neenah, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 65.8%.

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

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $74,925
    Median Household Income
    ± $1,498
    72.7k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,895

    In 2024, the median household income of the 72.7k households in Oshkosh-Neenah, WI grew to $74,925 from the previous year's value of $72,873.

    The following chart displays the households in Oshkosh-Neenah, 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.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Oshkosh-Neenah, WI is from Wisconsin.
    0.439
    2024 Wage GINI in Wisconsin
    0.441
    2023 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

    In 2024, the income inequality in Wisconsin was 0.439 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.364% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Wisconsin was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (77.3%)
    2. Worked At Home (11.5%)
    3. Carpooled (7.36%)

    In 2024, 77.3% of workers in Oshkosh-Neenah, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.5%) and those who carpooled to work (7.36%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    19.4 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Oshkosh-Neenah, WI have a shorter commute time (19.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.89% of the workforce in Oshkosh-Neenah, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    11.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Oshkosh-Neenah, WI (18.7k out of 165k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Oshkosh-Neenah, 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.

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