Oshkosh, WI

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2023 Population

66,247

0.19% 1-year decline

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

34.2

0.588% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

15.9%

1.47% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$61,929

4.63% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$168,400

7.33% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

34,979

0.258% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Oshkosh, WI had a population of 66.2k people with a median age of 34.2 and a median household income of $61,929. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Oshkosh, WI declined from 66,373 to 66,247, a −0.19% decrease and its median household income grew from $59,186 to $61,929, a 4.63% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Oshkosh, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (82.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.38%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.17%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.72%), and White (Hispanic) (2.1%).

None of the households in Oshkosh, 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% of the residents in Oshkosh, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Oshkosh, WI are University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh (2,708 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Oshkosh, WI was $168,400, and the homeownership rate was 54.4%.

Most people in Oshkosh, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Oshkosh, WI was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Oshkosh, WI is home to a population of 66.2k people, from which 98% are citizens. As of 2023, 3.35% of Oshkosh, WI residents were born outside of the country (2.22k people).

In 2023, there were 18.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (54.7k people) in Oshkosh, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.76k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98%

2023 Citizenship

97.9%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98% of Oshkosh, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Oshkosh, WI was 97.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Oshkosh, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
54.7k ± 856
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.9k ± 382
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
2.76k ± 500

4.49%

Hispanic Population

2.98k people

4.49% of the people in Oshkosh, WI are hispanic (2.98k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Oshkosh, 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
84,791 ± 7,097 people
India
23,051 ± 3,720 people
China
15,381 ± 3,041 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wisconsin was Mexico, the natal country of 84,791 Wisconsin residents, followed by India with 23,051 and China with 15,381.

Foreign-Born Population

3.35%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2.22k people

3.67%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

2.44k people

As of 2023, 3.35% of Oshkosh, WI residents (2.22k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Oshkosh, WI was 3.67%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
975 ± 267
Gulf War (2001-)
745 ± 209
Gulf War (1990s)
478 ± 157

Oshkosh, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.31 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Oshkosh, WI employs 35k people. The largest industries in Oshkosh, WI are Manufacturing (7,552 people), Retail Trade (4,796 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (4,716 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($56,739), Manufacturing ($54,570), and Utilities ($52,600).

Males in Wisconsin have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,062. The income inequality in Wisconsin (measured using the Gini index) is 0.443, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

35k

2023 Value

± 1,463

0.258%

1 Year growth

± 5.93%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Oshkosh, WI grew at a rate of 0.258%, from 34.9k employees to 35k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Oshkosh, WI, are Production Occupations (3,979 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,787 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (3,614 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Oshkosh, 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.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

35k

2023 Value

± 1,463

0.258%

1 Year growth

± 5.93%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Oshkosh, WI grew at a rate of 0.258%, from 34.9k employees to 35k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Oshkosh, WI, are Manufacturing (7,552 people), Retail Trade (4,796 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (4,716 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Oshkosh, WI, though some of these residents may live in Oshkosh, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,209

Median earning men ± $2,289

$34,489

Median earning women ± $2,006

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($66,186), Manufacturing ($58,922), and Wholesale Trade ($54,623).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($48,548), Manufacturing ($48,151), and Information ($47,083).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Wisconsin.

Y-Axis

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.

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Oshkosh, WI. Showing the available data for Wisconsin.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.6%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.7%)
Democratic Party
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.

Senator 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 Representative 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 2022, universities in Oshkosh, WI awarded 2,708 degrees. The student population of Oshkosh, WI in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 5,446 male students and 8,259 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Oshkosh, WI are White (2,270 and 84.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (164 and 6.09%), Asian (123 and 4.57%), and Two or More Races (65 and 2.41%).

The largest universities in Oshkosh, WI by number of degrees awarded are University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh (2,708 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Oshkosh, WI are Registered Nursing (307 and 11.3%), Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (268 and 9.9%), and General Business Administration & Management (121 and 4.47%).

The median tuition cost in Oshkosh, WI for a public four year colleges is $6,422 for in-state students and $13,995 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Oshkosh, WI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 88.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 22.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 13,705 (39.7% men and 60.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 13,705 students enrolled in Oshkosh, WI, 39.7% men and 60.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 11,102 records, of which 61.6% were women and 38.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Elementary Education & Teaching
111 degrees awarded
General Psychology
85 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
290 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Oshkosh, WI was Elementary Education & Teaching with 111 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

2,708 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh with 2,708 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 1,060 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Oshkosh, WI, which is 0.643 times less than the 1,648 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,270 degrees mean that there were 13.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 164 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

Public, 4-year or above ($6,422) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,373) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.697% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.597% 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 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.41M), Some college (1.02M), and Bachelors Degree (921k).

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 Oshkosh, WI was $168,400 in 2023, which is 0.555 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $156,900 to $168,400, a 7.33% increase. The homeownership rate in Oshkosh, WI is 54.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Oshkosh, WI have an average commute time of 17.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Oshkosh, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Oshkosh, WI is $61,929. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Oshkosh, WI was Census Tract 18.04 with a value of $115,265, followed by Census Tract 18.01 and Census Tract 17, with respective values of $96,992 and $89,276.

Housing

Property

$168,400

Median Property Value 2023

±$4,685

$14,671

Median Property Taxes

±$810

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

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

Rent vs Own

54.4%

Homeownership

2023

58.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 54.4% of the housing units in Oshkosh, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 55.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Oshkosh, 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 18.04
Census Tract 18.01
Census Tract 17

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Oshkosh, WI was Census Tract 18.04 with a value of $115,265, followed by Census Tract 18.01 and Census Tract 17, with respective values of $96,992 and $89,276.

The following map shows all of the places in Oshkosh, 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.

$61,929

Median Household Income

± $3,089

27k

Number of Households

± 1,200

In 2023, the median household income of the 27k households in Oshkosh, WI grew to $61,929 from the previous year's value of $59,186.

The following chart displays the households in Oshkosh, 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 Oshkosh, WI is from Wisconsin.

0.443

2022 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

0.443

2021 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

In 2022, the income inequality in Wisconsin was 0.443 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.043% decline from 2021 to 2022, 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 2023

Drove Alone (76.9%)
Worked At Home (8.45%)
Carpooled (8.17%)

In 2023, 76.9% of workers in Oshkosh, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.45%) and those who carpooled to work (8.17%).

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

17.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Oshkosh, WI have a shorter commute time (17.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.5% of the workforce in Oshkosh, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Oshkosh, WI (9.56k out of 60.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

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

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

94.5% of the population of Oshkosh, WI has health coverage, with 53.8% on employee plans, 14.8% on Medicaid, 12.4% on Medicare, 12.4% on non-group plans, and 1.14% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Winnebago County, WI see 1253 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.04% increase from the previous year (1228 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1560 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 381 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,253 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Winnebago County, WI

Primary care physicians in Winnebago County, WI see an average of 1,253 patients per year. This represents a 2.04% increase from the previous year (1,228 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.9% under 18 years, 31.3% between 18 and 34 years, 32.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.47%

Uninsured

53.8%

Employer Coverage

14.8%

Medicaid

12.4%

Medicare

12.4%

Non-Group

1.14%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Oshkosh, WI declined by 3.55% from 5.67% to 5.47%.

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

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