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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.

Oshkosh, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

66,729

Median Agei

34.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

81.6%54,429

Black

4.9%3,276

Two or More

4.4%2,906

Asian

4.3%2,876

Hispanic/Latino

4.3%2,842

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%246

Other

0.1%88

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%66

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.7%2,878

High School Diploma

27.3%11,773

Some College (<1 yr)

7%3,011

Some College (1+ yr)

13.1%5,637

Associate's Degree

11.7%5,026

Bachelor's Degree

18.5%7,960

Master's Degree

6.7%2,884

Professional Degree

0.8%355

Doctorate

1.4%590

HS or Higher

93.1%

BA or Higher

27.3%

Graduate+

8.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$177,700

Median Renti

$935

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

55%15,094

Renter-Occupied

45%12,357

Total Units

29,423

Homeownership

55%

Vacancy Rate

6.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.2%490

$50K–$100K

6.9%1,042

$100K–$150K

18.6%2,802

$150K–$200K

30.5%4,609

$200K–$300K

26.8%4,044

$300K–$500K

11.9%1,799

$500K–$1M

1.9%280

$1M+

0.2%28

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$62,188

Mean Household Incomei

$77,040

Per Capita Incomei

$33,003

Poverty Ratei

15.9%

Unemploymenti

2.8%

Labor Forcei

36,020

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.5%1,501

$10K–$15K

2.6%720

$15K–$20K

4.6%1,256

$20K–$25K

3.9%1,059

$25K–$30K

4.9%1,339

$30K–$35K

4.3%1,175

$35K–$40K

4.2%1,164

$40K–$45K

4.8%1,316

$45K–$50K

3.9%1,064

$50K–$60K

9.4%2,580

$60K–$75K

11%3,032

$75K–$100K

14.6%4,001

$100K–$125K

10.7%2,940

$125K–$150K

7.1%1,950

$150K–$200K

5.4%1,475

$200K+

3.2%879

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

1,176

Residentsi

1,750

Avg. Tenant Renti

$417/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

33 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing325 homes99% occupied$426/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers31 homes82% occupied$449/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8505 homes91% occupied$410/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC15 homes93% occupied$457/mo rent

811/PRAC14 homes98% occupied$363/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $62,188/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

74.4%

Very low income$19K–$31K/yr

23.3%

Low income$31K–$50K/yr

1.9%

Moderate / aboveOver $50K/yr

0.4%

Who Receives This Housing

66.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

17% of subsidized households are minority

33.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

49.2% 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

2,5053.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

346

Philippines

122

Germany

Korea

Canada

United Kingdom

Guatemala

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

34,039

Avg. Commutei

18.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

35,017

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

3,243(5.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.9%Insured

5.1%Uninsured