Winnebago County, WI

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2023 Population

171,357

0.0935% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

38.4

0% 1-year change

2023 Poverty Rate

10.9%

0.622% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$72,873

4.04% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$208,600

9.44% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

91,076

0.494% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Winnebago County, WI had a population of 171k people with a median age of 38.4 and a median household income of $72,873. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Winnebago County, WI grew from 171,197 to 171,357, a 0.0935% increase and its median household income grew from $70,041 to $72,873, a 4.04% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Winnebago County, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (85.8%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.2%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.93%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.5%), and White (Hispanic) (2.07%).

None of the households in Winnebago 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 Winnebago County, WI are U.S. citizens.

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

In 2023, the median property value in Winnebago County, WI was $208,600, and the homeownership rate was 65.8%.

Most people in Winnebago County, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Winnebago County, WI was 2 cars per household.

Winnebago County, WI borders Calumet County, WI, Fond du Lac County, WI, Green Lake County, WI, Outagamie County, WI, Waupaca County, WI, and Waushara County, WI.

United States Wisconsin Oshkosh-Neenah, WI

Population & Diversity

Winnebago County, WI is home to a population of 171k people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2023, 3.23% of Winnebago County, WI residents were born outside of the country (5.53k people).

In 2023, there were 26.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (147k people) in Winnebago County, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.48k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 5.02k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.4%

2023 Citizenship

98.4%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.4% of Winnebago County, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Winnebago County, WI was 98.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Winnebago County, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
147k ± 549
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
5.48k ± 253
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
5.02k ± 707

4.94%

Hispanic Population

8.46k people

4.94% of the people in Winnebago County, WI are hispanic (8.46k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Winnebago 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
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

3.23%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

5.53k people

3.28%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

5.62k people

As of 2023, 3.23% of Winnebago County, WI residents (5.53k 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 Winnebago County, WI was 3.28%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,046 ± 325
Gulf War (2001-)
2,009 ± 423
Gulf War (1990s)
1,514 ± 293

Winnebago County, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.52 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Winnebago County, WI employs 91.1k people. The largest industries in Winnebago County, WI are Manufacturing (22,030 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (11,637 people), and Retail Trade (10,980 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($94,688), Utilities ($74,485), and Public Administration ($60,825).

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

91.1k

2023 Value

± 2,194

0.494%

1 Year growth

± 3.39%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Winnebago County, WI grew at a rate of 0.494%, from 90.6k employees to 91.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Winnebago County, WI, are Production Occupations (10,361 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (10,095 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (9,005 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Winnebago 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

91.1k

2023 Value

± 2,194

0.494%

1 Year growth

± 3.39%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Winnebago County, WI grew at a rate of 0.494%, from 90.6k employees to 91.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Winnebago County, WI, are Manufacturing (22,030 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (11,637 people), and Retail Trade (10,980 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Winnebago County, WI, though some of these residents may live in Winnebago County, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$52,753

Median earning men ± $1,573

$39,112

Median earning women ± $1,372

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($69,063), Manufacturing ($62,686), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,511).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($53,203), Construction ($50,500), and Manufacturing ($50,344).

Employment by Industry Sector

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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.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

213
Other Services (except Public Administration)
212
Health Care and Social Assistance
205
Construction

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

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.63M
Manufacturing
$705k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$526k
Management of Companies and Enterprises

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Winnebago County, WI went to Donald J. Trump with 50.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.73%).

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 (50.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.9%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.73%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Winnebago 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 2022, universities in Winnebago County, WI awarded 2,708 degrees. The student population of Winnebago County, WI in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 5,446 male students and 8,259 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Winnebago County, 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 Winnebago County, WI by number of degrees awarded are University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh (2,708 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Winnebago County, 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 Winnebago County, 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 Winnebago County, 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 Winnebago County, 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 Winnebago County, WI was Elementary Education & Teaching with 111 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Winnebago County, 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 Winnebago County, 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 Winnebago County, WI was $208,600 in 2023, which is 0.688 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $190,600 to $208,600, a 9.44% increase. The homeownership rate in Winnebago County, WI is 65.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Winnebago County, WI have an average commute time of 18.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Winnebago County, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Winnebago County, WI is $72,873. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Winnebago County, WI was Census Tract 36 with a value of $128,078, followed by Census Tract 23 and Census Tract 18.04, with respective values of $122,593 and $115,265.

In 2023, 11.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Winnebago County, WI. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.35%.

Housing

Property

$208,600

Median Property Value 2023

±$4,601

$47,341

Median Property Taxes

±$1,284

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

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

Rent vs Own

65.8%

Homeownership

2023

60.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 65.8% of the housing units in Winnebago County, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 66%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Winnebago 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 36
Census Tract 23
Census Tract 18.04

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Winnebago County, WI was Census Tract 36 with a value of $128,078, followed by Census Tract 23 and Census Tract 18.04, with respective values of $122,593 and $115,265.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Winnebago 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.

$72,873

Median Household Income

± $1,743

72k

Number of Households

± 1,847

In 2023, the median household income of the 72k households in Winnebago County, WI grew to $72,873 from the previous year's value of $70,041.

The following chart displays the households in Winnebago 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 Winnebago County, 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 (77.8%)
Worked At Home (10.4%)
Carpooled (7.61%)

In 2023, 77.8% of workers in Winnebago County, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.4%) and those who carpooled to work (7.61%).

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

18.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Winnebago County, WI have a shorter commute time (18.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.44% of the workforce in Winnebago County, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Winnebago 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 Winnebago County, WI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Winnebago County, WI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 11.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Winnebago County, WI. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.35%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

10.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Winnebago County, WI (17.9k out of 164k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower 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 Winnebago County, WI is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

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 2023, 11.9% of the children was living in poverty in Winnebago County, WI. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.4%.

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.

Health

95.2% of the population of Winnebago County, WI has health coverage, with 56.3% on employee plans, 12.5% on Medicaid, 13.9% on Medicare, 11.4% on non-group plans, and 1.19% 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.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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 22.6% under 18 years, 22.9% between 18 and 34 years, 37.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.78%

Uninsured

56.3%

Employer Coverage

12.5%

Medicaid

13.9%

Medicare

11.4%

Non-Group

1.19%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Winnebago County, WI grew by 1.86% from 4.69% to 4.78%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 49.3 in Winnebago County, WI.

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

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, 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 35.6% in Winnebago County, WI.

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