Outagamie County, Wisconsin Demographics 2026

Name: Outagamie County, Wisconsin Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Outagamie County, Wisconsin has a population of 192,826, the 6th most populous county in Wisconsin. The median household income is $85,069 and the median home value is $267,300. The poverty rate is 6.3%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Outagamie County Quick Facts

Population 192,826

Median Household Income $85,069

Median Home Value $267,300

Poverty Rate 6.3%

Unemployment Rate 2.7%

Median Age 38.9 years

Homeownership Rate 71.5%

Affordability Ratio 3.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 32.7%

High School Graduation 95.0%

Cities/Places 13

Population 192,826 6th of 72

Median Income $85,069 10% higher than state

Poverty Rate 6.3%

Unemployment 2.7%

How Outagamie County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	191,537	192,826	+0.7%
Median household income	$82,857	$85,069	+2.7%
Median home value	$244,100	$267,300	+9.5%

Median Household Income

Outagamie

$85,069

$77,485

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Outagamie

$267,300

$266,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 9.5%

$25K-$50K 16.0%

$50K-$100K 32.3%

$100K+ 42.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

2.8%

$10K-$15K

2.1%

$15K-$20K

2.3%

$20K-$25K

2.3%

$25K-$30K

3.1%

$30K-$35K

3.1%

$35K-$40K

3.1%

$40K-$45K

3.2%

$45K-$50K

3.5%

$50K-$60K

7.1%

$60K-$75K

10.5%

$75K-$100K

14.6%

$100K-$125K

12.9%

$125K-$150K

9.4%

$150K-$200K

9.9%

$200K+

10.1%

Employment

2.7% Unemployment Rate State: 3.3%|National: 5.2%

69.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 71.5%

Renter 28.5%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,057/mo 14.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.9%

18-34

21.3%

35-54

25.6%

55-74

23.5%

75+

6.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

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

State average: 37 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Outagamie County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Appleton	75,023	$80,483	8.3%	$231,400
Kaukauna	17,706	$80,365	7.8%	$225,700
Little Chute	11,754	$87,538	5.7%	$245,800
New London	7,726	$60,612	21.0%	$174,800
Kimberly	7,447	$70,451	9.9%	$228,100
Combined Locks	3,622	$93,490	2.0%	$246,000
Seymour	3,570	$80,602	4.5%	$184,600
Hortonville	3,256	$82,063	4.4%	$263,900
Black Creek	1,262	$67,311	6.5%	$190,800
Shiocton	825	$60,313	8.2%	$173,700
Dale	707	$128,036	0.0%	$250,400
Nichols	332	$62,604	13.9%	$184,400
Bear Creek	307	$66,250	3.9%	$104,200

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Population Overview

Outagamie County is located in Wisconsin with a total population of 192,826. It is the 6th most populous county out of 72 in Wisconsin. The county encompasses 13 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Outagamie County is 38.9 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Outagamie County is $85,069. This is 10% higher than the state median of $77,485. It is also 5% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.3%. This is 40% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. The unemployment rate is 2.7%. This is 16% lower than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $267,300. Housing costs are about the same as the state median of $266,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 71.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 67.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Outagamie County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.3%. The Black or African American population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 5.9%.

Education

32.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 2% lower than the state rate of 33.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Outagamie County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Wisconsin and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Outagamie County, Wisconsin?

Outagamie County has a population of 192,826, 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 $85,069 with a poverty rate of 6.3%.

How many cities are in Outagamie County, Wisconsin?

Outagamie County contains 13 Census-designated places.