Winnebago County, Wisconsin
Encyclopedia
Winnebago County is a county
in the U.S. state
of Wisconsin
. As of 2009, the population estimate was 163,370. Its county seat
is Oshkosh
. Winnebago County is included in the Oshkosh, Wisconsin
-Neenah, Wisconsin
, Metropolitan Statistical Area.
, the county has a total area of 579 square miles (1,500 km²), of which 439 square miles (1,137 km²) is land and 140 square miles (363 km²) is water.
As of the census
of 2000, there were 156,763 people, 61,157 households, and 39,568 families residing in the county. The population density
was 357 /sqmi. There were 64,721 housing units at an average density of 148 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the county was 94.92% White
, 1.12% Black
or African American
, 0.46% Native American
, 1.84% Asian
, 0.02% Pacific Islander
, 0.72% from other races
, and 0.92% from two or more races. 1.96% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race. 52.4% were of German, 6.2% Irish
and 5.7% Polish ancestry according to Census 2000. 94.6% spoke English
, 2.5% Spanish
and 1.0% Hmong
as their first language.
There were 61,157 households out of which 31.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.00% were married couples
living together, 8.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.30% were non-families. 27.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.99.
By age, 23.80% of the population was under 18, 11.80% from 18 to 24, 30.40% from 25 to 44, 21.50% from 45 to 64, and 12.50% were 65 or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 99.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.80 males.
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County (United States)
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in the U.S. state
U.S. state
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of Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
. As of 2009, the population estimate was 163,370. Its county seat
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
is Oshkosh
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
As of the census of 2000, there were 62,916 people, 24,082 households, and 13,654 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,662.2 people per square mile . There were 25,420 housing units at an average density of 1,075.6 per square mile...
. Winnebago County is included in the Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
As of the census of 2000, there were 62,916 people, 24,082 households, and 13,654 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,662.2 people per square mile . There were 25,420 housing units at an average density of 1,075.6 per square mile...
-Neenah, Wisconsin
Neenah, Wisconsin
Neenah is a city on Lake Winnebago in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States. Its population was 24,507 at the 2000 census. The city is bordered by, but is politically independent of, the Town of Neenah. Neenah is the southwestern-most of the Fox Cities of Northeast Wisconsin...
, Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the county has a total area of 579 square miles (1,500 km²), of which 439 square miles (1,137 km²) is land and 140 square miles (363 km²) is water.
Adjacent counties
- Waupaca CountyWaupaca County, Wisconsin-Demographics: As of the census of 2000, there were 51,731 people, 19,863 households, and 13,884 families residing in the county. The population density was . There were 22,508 housing units at an average density of...
- northwest - Outagamie CountyOutagamie County, WisconsinOutagamie is a county in the northeast region of the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Its county seat is Appleton. As of the 2009 census estimate, its population was 177,155....
- northeast - Calumet CountyCalumet County, WisconsinCalumet County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. It is included in the Appleton, Wisconsin, Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2010, the county's population was 48,971. The county seat is Chilton.-History:...
- east - Fond du Lac CountyFond du Lac County, WisconsinFond du Lac County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population was 97,296. Its county seat is Fond du Lac. The United States Census Bureau's Fond du Lac Metropolitan Statistical Area includes all of Fond du Lac County. The county name is French for "bottom of the...
- south - Green Lake CountyGreen Lake County, WisconsinGreen Lake County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population was 19,105. Its county seat is Green Lake. The center of population of Wisconsin is located in Green Lake County in the city of Markesan.-Geography:...
- southwest - Waushara County - west
Major highways
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 Wisconsin Highway 47 Wisconsin Highway 76 Wisconsin Highway 91 Wisconsin Highway 114 Wisconsin Highway 116 Wisconsin Highway 441 |
U.S. Highway 41
U.S. Highway 45
U.S. Highway 10
Wisconsin Highway 21
Wisconsin Highway 26
Wisconsin Highway 44Demographics
As of the census
Census
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of 2000, there were 156,763 people, 61,157 households, and 39,568 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 357 /sqmi. There were 64,721 housing units at an average density of 148 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the county was 94.92% White
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 1.12% Black
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or African American
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.46% Native American
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 1.84% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.02% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.72% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.92% from two or more races. 1.96% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
of any race. 52.4% were of German, 6.2% Irish
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
and 5.7% Polish ancestry according to Census 2000. 94.6% spoke English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
, 2.5% Spanish
Spanish language
Spanish , also known as Castilian , is a Romance language in the Ibero-Romance group that evolved from several languages and dialects in central-northern Iberia around the 9th century and gradually spread with the expansion of the Kingdom of Castile into central and southern Iberia during the...
and 1.0% Hmong
Hmong language
Hmong or Mong is the common name for a dialect continuum of the West Hmongic branch of the Hmong–Mien/Miao–Yao language family spoken by the Hmong people of Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou, Guangxi, northern Vietnam, Thailand, and Laos...
as their first language.
There were 61,157 households out of which 31.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.00% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 8.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.30% were non-families. 27.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.99.
By age, 23.80% of the population was under 18, 11.80% from 18 to 24, 30.40% from 25 to 44, 21.50% from 45 to 64, and 12.50% were 65 or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 99.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.80 males.
Government
Winnebago County is governed by the Winnebago County Board of SupervisorsWinnebago County Board
The Winnebago County Board of Supervisors is the legislative branch of the government of Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States. Supervisors serve two year terms and are elected to the board in a nonpartisan election held the first Tuesday of April in even numbered years. There are currently 36...
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Cities, villages, and towns
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Omro, Wisconsin Omro is a city in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 3,177 at the 2000 census. The city is located along the Fox River, approximately 10 miles west of Oshkosh, Wisconsin.-1853 description:OMRO, P... Oshkosh (town), Wisconsin Oshkosh is a town in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 3,234 at the 2000 census. The City of Oshkosh is located adjacent to and partially within the town... Oshkosh, Wisconsin As of the census of 2000, there were 62,916 people, 24,082 households, and 13,654 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,662.2 people per square mile . There were 25,420 housing units at an average density of 1,075.6 per square mile... Poygan, Wisconsin Poygan is a town in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,037 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 41.7 square miles , of which, 23.3 square miles of it is land and 18.3 square miles of... Rushford, Wisconsin Rushford is a town in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,471 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Eureka, and Waukau are located in the town... Utica, Winnebago County, Wisconsin Utica is a town in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,168 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Elo, Fisk, and Pickett is located in the town.-Geography:... Vinland, Wisconsin Vinland is a town in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,849 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of Allenville is located in the town.-Geography:... Winchester, Winnebago County, Wisconsin Winchester is a town in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,676 at the 2000 census. The census-designated place of Winchester is located in the town... Winneconne (town), Wisconsin Winneconne is a town in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,145 at the 2000 census. The Village of Winneconne is located within the town... Winneconne, Wisconsin Winneconne is a village in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,401 at the 2000 census. The village is located within the Town of Winneconne... Wolf River, Winnebago County, Wisconsin Wolf River is a town in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,223 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Orihula and Zittau are located in the town... |
Unincorporated communities
- AllenvilleAllenville, WisconsinAllenville is an unincorporated community located in the town of Vinland, Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States....
- Butte des MortsButte des Morts, WisconsinButte des Morts is an unincorporated census-designated place in the town of Winneconne, in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population is 962. The community is located at the north side of Lake Butte des Morts on the former route of Wisconsin Highway 110. The...
- Clarks PointClarks Point, WisconsinClarks Point is an unincorporated community located in the town of Winchester, Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States....
- EloElo, WisconsinElo is an unincorporated community located in the town of Utica, Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States....
- EurekaEureka, Winnebago County, WisconsinEureka is an unincorporated census-designated place in the town of Rushford, in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States. It is located on the Fox River at the intersection of county highways K & E southwest of Omro...
- FiskFisk, WisconsinFisk is an unincorporated community located in the town of Utica, Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States....
- Harbor SpringsHarbor Springs, WisconsinHarbor Springs is an unincorporated community located in the town of Omro, Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States....
- Highland ShoreHighland Shore, WisconsinHighland Shore is an unincorporated community located in the town of Algoma, Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States....
- Indian ShoresIndian Shores, WisconsinIndian Shores is an unincorporated community located in the town of Winchester, Winnebago County, Wisconsin....
- LarsenLarsen, WisconsinLarsen is an unincorporated community in the town of Clayton, in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States.-Notes:...
- Leonards PointLeonards Point, WisconsinLeonards Point is an unincorporated community located in the town of Algoma, Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States....
- KoroKoro, WisconsinKoro is an unincorporated community located in the town of Nepeuskun, Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States....
- Medina JunctionMedina Junction, WisconsinMedina Junction is an unincorporated community located in the town of Clayton, Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States....
- MetzMetz, WisconsinMetz is an unincorporated community in Waushara, and Winnebago counties. Metz is located 6.5 miles south of Fremont, in the towns of Bloomfield, and Wolf River.-Notes:...
(partial) - MikesvilleMikesville, WisconsinMikesville is an unincorporated community in the town of Clayton, in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States. It is located at the intersection of County Highway T and Oakridge Road.-Notes:...
- MindenMinden, WisconsinMinden is a ghost town in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States. It possessed a post office in 1887.-References:...
- Nichols Shore AcresNichols Shore Acres, WisconsinNichols Shore Acres is an unincorporated community located in the town of Oshkosh, Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States....
- OakwoodOakwood, WisconsinOakwood is an unincorporated community located in the town of Algoma, Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States....
- OrihulaOrihula, WisconsinOrihula is an unincorporated community located in the town of Wolf River, Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States....
- PiacenzaPiacenza, WisconsinPiacenza is an unincorporated community located in the town of Winchester, Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States....
- PickettPickett, WisconsinPickett is an unincorporated community located in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States. Pickett is located on Wisconsin Highway 44 northeast of Ripon, in the town of Utica. Pickett has a post office with ZIP code 54964....
- ReighmoorReighmoor, WisconsinReighmoor is an unincorporated community located in the town of Omro, Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States....
- RingRing, WisconsinRing is an unincorporated community located in the town of Nekimi, Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States....
- RivermoorRivermoor, WisconsinRivermoor is an unincorporated community located in the town of Omro, Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States....
- Rush LakeRush Lake, WisconsinRush Lake is an unincorporated community located in the town of Nepeuskun, Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States. Rush Lake is located at the junction of County Highway E and County Highway V north of Ripon. Rush Lake is located to the east of the community, and the Mascoutin Valley State...
- WaukauWaukau, WisconsinWaukau is an unincorporated census-designated place in the town of Rushford, in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States. The community is located on Wisconsin Highway 116 at its south terminus at Wisconsin Highway 91...
- Waverly BeachWaverly Beach, WisconsinWaverly Beach is an unincorporated community located in Calumet and Winnebago Counties, United States. The Calumet County portion of Waverly Beach is located in the town of Harrison, while the Winnebago County portion is in the town of Menasha. Waverly Beach is located on the north shore of Lake...
(partial) - Winchester
- WinnebagoWinnebago, WisconsinWinnebago is an unincorporated community in the town of Oshkosh in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States. It is located just outside of the northeast edge of the city of Oshkosh. The Winnebago Mental Health Institute is located in Winnebago. The Zip Code is: 54985. U.S...
- ZionZion, WisconsinZion is an unincorporated community located in the town of Omro, Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States....
- ZittauZittau, WisconsinZittau is an unincorporated community located in the town of Wolf River, Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States....