Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Neenah, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

27,336

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

82.5%22,553

Hispanic/Latino

8.5%2,330

Two or More

3.9%1,054

Asian

2.7%725

Black

1.7%463

Other

0.6%164

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%47

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.5%850

High School Diploma

22%4,161

Some College (<1 yr)

5.9%1,124

Some College (1+ yr)

13.8%2,613

Associate's Degree

12.5%2,365

Bachelor's Degree

23.2%4,384

Master's Degree

8.5%1,612

Professional Degree

3%560

Doctorate

1.1%205

HS or Higher

94.6%

BA or Higher

35.8%

Graduate+

12.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$210,700

Median Renti

$1,006

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

66.2%7,531

Renter-Occupied

33.8%3,844

Total Units

11,941

Homeownership

66.2%

Vacancy Rate

4.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.6%124

$50K–$100K

3.8%288

$100K–$150K

16.5%1,242

$150K–$200K

24.6%1,856

$200K–$300K

24.1%1,818

$300K–$500K

20.9%1,571

$500K–$1M

7.3%548

$1M+

1.1%84

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$75,374

Mean Household Incomei

$101,875

Per Capita Incomei

$43,377

Poverty Ratei

8.6%

Unemploymenti

2.2%

Labor Forcei

14,791

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.8%322

$10K–$15K

2.7%302

$15K–$20K

2.4%274

$20K–$25K

2.8%324

$25K–$30K

5.5%627

$30K–$35K

3.8%428

$35K–$40K

4%453

$40K–$45K

4%456

$45K–$50K

3.9%443

$50K–$60K

7.6%859

$60K–$75K

10.3%1,167

$75K–$100K

12.4%1,408

$100K–$125K

11.4%1,296

$125K–$150K

6.7%761

$150K–$200K

9.3%1,062

$200K+

10.5%1,193

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

392

Residentsi

698

Avg. Tenant Renti

$428/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

20 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing14 homes98% occupied$746/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers90 homes82% occupied$457/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8249 homes89% occupied$402/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC38 homes98% occupied$408/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $75,374/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $23K/yr

79.3%

Very low income$23K–$38K/yr

18.8%

Low income$38K–$60K/yr

1.1%

Moderate / aboveOver $60K/yr

0.8%

Who Receives This Housing

75% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

16.8% of subsidized households are minority

30.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

37.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

9203.4%

By Region

Top Countries

China

267

Mexico

196

India

Korea

Canada

United Kingdom

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

14,256

Avg. Commutei

18.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

14,440

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,302(6.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.4%Insured

5.6%Uninsured