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Outagamie County, Wisconsin Demographics 2026

Outagamie County, Wisconsin has a population of 191,537, the 6th most populous county in Wisconsin. The median household income is $82,857 and the median home value is $244,100. The poverty rate is 6.4%.

Outagamie County Quick Facts

Population 191,537
Median Household Income $82,857
Median Home Value $244,100
Poverty Rate 6.4%
Unemployment Rate 3.0%
Median Age 38.7 years
Homeownership Rate 71.7%
Affordability Ratio 2.9x
Bachelor's Degree+ 32.0%
High School Graduation 94.8%
Cities/Places 14
Population 191,537 6th of 72
Median Income $82,857 9% higher state
Poverty Rate 6.4%
Unemployment 3.0%

Economy & Housing

Employment

3.0% Unemployment Rate State: 3.3% | National: 5.2%
69.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 71.7%
Renter 28.3%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
2.9x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

26out of 100
Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 36 | National average: 60

Education

Cities & Places in Outagamie County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Howard village20,261$84,8965.4%$286,200
Kaukauna city17,237$78,3538.0%$198,800
Harrison village13,345$118,0472.9%$314,200
Greenville village12,911$110,1032.3%$337,100
Little Chute village11,930$79,2604.3%$223,400
Kimberly village7,432$68,2959.6%$196,900
Combined Locks village3,633$89,3101.7%$235,800
Seymour city3,532$80,7877.0%$167,500
Wrightstown village3,330$100,7691.2%$274,800
Hortonville village3,180$90,4464.8%$231,700
Black Creek village1,263$63,8945.6%$173,800
Shiocton village776$56,14610.7%$165,800
Nichols village278$56,87513.7%$145,300
Bear Creek village271$63,75015.1%$98,600

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Population Overview

Outagamie County is located in Wisconsin with a total population of 191,537. It is the 6th most populous county out of 72 in Wisconsin. The county encompasses 14 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Outagamie County is 38.7 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Outagamie County is $82,857. This is 9% higher than the state median of $75,670. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 5% higher. The poverty rate stands at 6.4%. This is 39% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.0%. This is 10% lower than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $244,100. Housing costs are 1% lower than the state median of $247,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Outagamie County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Outagamie County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.1%. The Black or African American population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 6.0%.

Education

32.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 2% lower than the state rate of 32.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.8%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Outagamie County, Wisconsin?

Outagamie County has a population of 191,537, making it the 6th most populous county in Wisconsin.

What is the median income in Outagamie County?

The median household income in Outagamie County is $82,857 with a poverty rate of 6.4%.

How many cities are in Outagamie County, Wisconsin?

Outagamie County contains 14 Census-designated places.