Outagamie County, WI

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2021 Population

189,620

1.49% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

38.3

0.26% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

6.87%

3.5% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$72,695

6.22% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$188,800

6.73% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

102,449

1.64% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Outagamie County, WI had a population of 190k people with a median age of 38.3 and a median household income of $72,695. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Outagamie County, WI grew from 186,829 to 189,620, a 1.49% increase and its median household income grew from $68,441 to $72,695, a 6.22% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Outagamie County, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (86.6%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.49%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.62%), White (Hispanic) (1.92%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.5%).

None of the households in Outagamie County, 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.

98.4% of the residents in Outagamie County, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Outagamie County, WI are Fox Valley Technical College (3,502 degrees awarded in 2021), Lawrence University (352 degrees), and The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton (57 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Outagamie County, WI was $188,800, and the homeownership rate was 71.5%.

Most people in Outagamie County, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Outagamie County, WI was 2 cars per household.

Outagamie County, WI borders Brown County, WI, Calumet County, WI, Shawano County, WI, Waupaca County, WI, and Winnebago County, WI.

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Population & Diversity

Outagamie County, WI is home to a population of 190k people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.64% of Outagamie County, WI residents were born outside of the country (6.91k people).

In 2021, there were 24.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (164k people) in Outagamie County, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.61k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 4.97k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.4%

2021 Citizenship

98.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.4% of Outagamie County, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Outagamie County, WI was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Outagamie County, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
164k ± 219
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
6.61k ± 414
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.97k ± 615

4.63%

Hispanic Population

8.77k people

4.63% of the people in Outagamie County, WI are hispanic (8.77k people).

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
83,507 ± 7,044 people
India
24,549 ± 3,839 people
China
15,404 ± 3,043 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wisconsin was Mexico, the natal country of 83,507 Wisconsin residents, followed by India with 24,549 and China with 15,404.

Foreign-Born Population

3.64%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

6.91k people

3.66%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

6.84k people

As of 2021, 3.64% of Outagamie County, WI residents (6.91k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Outagamie County, WI was 3.66%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,065 ± 339
Gulf War (2001-)
1,557 ± 283
Gulf War (1990s)
1,258 ± 223

Outagamie County, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.97 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Outagamie County, WI employs 102k people. The largest industries in Outagamie County, WI are Manufacturing (22,678 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (13,310 people), and Retail Trade (10,051 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($76,806), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($64,107), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($58,125).

Males in Wisconsin have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,441. The income inequality in Wisconsin (measured using the Gini index) is 0.443, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

102k

2021 Value

± 2,290

1.64%

1 Year growth

± 3.06%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Outagamie County, WI grew at a rate of 1.64%, from 101k employees to 102k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Outagamie County, WI, are Production Occupations (11,863 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (11,147 people), and Management Occupations (10,096 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Outagamie County, 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

102k

2021 Value

± 2,290

1.64%

1 Year growth

± 3.06%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Outagamie County, WI grew at a rate of 1.64%, from 101k employees to 102k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Outagamie County, WI, are Manufacturing (22,678 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (13,310 people), and Retail Trade (10,051 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Outagamie County, WI, though some of these residents may live in Outagamie County, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$53,398

Median earning men ± $1,224

$34,776

Median earning women ± $1,100

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($65,800), Manufacturing ($61,411), and Public Administration ($60,068).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($45,305), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($44,415), and Construction ($42,963).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Wisconsin. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

1,792
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
1,510
Manufacturing
1,298
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$4.11M
Manufacturing
$1.94M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$1.12M
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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 $43.6B, followed by Mixed freight ($37.7B) and Machinery ($34.3B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$348B

2020 Value in Wisconsin

$614B

Projected 2050 Value in Wisconsin

76.2% growth

In 2020, total outbound Wisconsin trade was $348B. This is expected to increase 76.2% to $614B 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
$35.8B
Minnesota
$17.7B
Michigan
$15.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Wisconsin domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $35.8B, followed by Minnesota with $17.7B and Michigan and $15.4B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Outagamie County, WI went to Donald J. Trump with 54% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (44.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.45%).

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

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (54%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (44.1%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.45%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Outagamie County, WI for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

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 2021, universities in Outagamie County, WI awarded 3,961 degrees. The student population of Outagamie County, WI in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 7,117 male students and 6,151 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Outagamie County, WI are White (2,996 and 77%), followed by Unknown (402 and 10.3%), Hispanic or Latino (189 and 4.86%), and Asian (164 and 4.21%).

The largest universities in Outagamie County, WI by number of degrees awarded are Fox Valley Technical College (3,502 and 88.4%), Lawrence University (352 and 8.89%), and The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton (57 and 1.44%).

The most popular majors in Outagamie County, WI are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (461 and 11.6%), Welding Technology (194 and 4.9%), and General Business Administration & Management (134 and 3.38%).

The median tuition cost in Outagamie County, WI for private four year colleges is $52,101.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Outagamie County, WI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 75%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 13,268 (53.6% men and 46.4% 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 2021 there were 13,268 students enrolled in Outagamie County, WI, 53.6% men and 46.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 10,000 records, of which 46% were women and 54% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Criminal Justice - Police Science
74 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
72 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
68 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Outagamie County, WI was Criminal Justice - Police Science with 74 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Fox Valley Technical College
3,502 degrees awarded
Lawrence University
352 degrees awarded
The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton
57 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Fox Valley Technical College with 3,502 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,909 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Outagamie County, WI, which is 0.93 times less than the 2,052 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,996 degrees mean that there were 7.45 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 402 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 ($52,101) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($516) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,974) 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 2021, 0.664% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.589% 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 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.4M), Some college (1.03M), and Bachelors Degree (900k).

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 Outagamie County, WI was $188,800 in 2021, which is 0.771 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $176,900 to $188,800, a 6.73% increase. The homeownership rate in Outagamie County, WI is 71.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Outagamie County, WI have an average commute time of 20.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Outagamie County, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Outagamie County, WI is $72,695. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Outagamie County, WI was Census Tract 125.03 with a value of $146,991, followed by Census Tract 126.02 and Census Tract 129.02, with respective values of $103,819 and $100,000.

In 2022, 10.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Outagamie County, WI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.22%.

Housing

Property

$188,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,578

$54,205

Median Property Taxes

±$1,408

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

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

Rent vs Own

71.5%

Homeownership

2021

63.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 71.5% of the housing units in Outagamie County, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Outagamie County, 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 126.02
Census Tract 129.02

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Outagamie County, WI was Census Tract 125.03 with a value of $146,991, followed by Census Tract 126.02 and Census Tract 129.02, with respective values of $103,819 and $100,000.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Outagamie County, 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.

$72,695

Median Household Income

± $1,666

75.8k

Number of Households

± 1,967

In 2021, the median household income of the 75.8k households in Outagamie County, WI grew to $72,695 from the previous year's value of $68,441.

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

0.443

2021 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

0.445

2020 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

In 2021, the income inequality in Wisconsin was 0.443 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.429% decline from 2020 to 2021, 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 2021

Drove Alone (82.1%)
Worked At Home (7.71%)
Carpooled (6.13%)

In 2021, 82.1% of workers in Outagamie County, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.71%) and those who carpooled to work (6.13%).

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

20.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Outagamie County, WI have a shorter commute time (20.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.55% of the workforce in Outagamie County, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 10.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Outagamie County, WI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.22%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

6.87% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Outagamie County, WI (12.8k out of 186k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Outagamie County, WI is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 7.7% of the children was living in poverty in Outagamie County, WI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.4%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 153 in Outagamie County, WI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 7.06 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

95.4% of the population of Outagamie County, WI has health coverage, with 62.5% on employee plans, 9.81% on Medicaid, 11.8% on Medicare, 10.2% on non-group plans, and 0.986% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Outagamie County, WI see 1146 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.951% decrease from the previous year (1157 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1144 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 427 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,146 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Outagamie County, WI

Primary care physicians in Outagamie County, WI see an average of 1,146 patients per year. This represents a 0.951% decrease from the previous year (1,157 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.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25% under 18 years, 20.2% between 18 and 34 years, 40.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.63%

Uninsured

62.5%

Employer Coverage

9.81%

Medicaid

11.8%

Medicare

10.2%

Non-Group

0.986%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Outagamie County, WI declined by 3.55% from 4.8% to 4.63%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 45.5 in Outagamie County, WI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Outagamie County, WI.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 33.6% in Outagamie County, WI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Outagamie County, WI.

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