Winnebago County, Wisconsin Demographics 2026
Winnebago County, Wisconsin has a population of 171,769, the 7th most populous county in Wisconsin. The median household income is $74,925 and the median home value is $225,800. The poverty rate is 11.3%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Winnebago County Quick Facts
How Winnebago 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 | 171,357 | 171,769 | +0.2% |
| Median household income | $72,873 | $74,925 | +2.8% |
| Median home value | $208,600 | $225,800 | +8.2% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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 Winnebago County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oshkosh | 66,729 | $62,188 | 17.5% | $177,700 |
| Neenah | 27,336 | $75,374 | 8.6% | $210,700 |
| Fox Crossing | 19,131 | $79,187 | 8.2% | $248,100 |
| Menasha | 18,273 | $64,698 | 12.0% | $191,800 |
| Omro | 3,642 | $62,000 | 8.1% | $197,900 |
| Winneconne | 2,511 | $82,411 | 5.4% | $218,100 |
| Butte des Morts | 1,064 | $121,667 | 1.9% | $404,100 |
| Winchester | 569 | $88,190 | 5.3% | $222,700 |
| Waukau | 325 | N/A | 1.8% | $189,400 |
| Eureka | 167 | $54,500 | 1.2% | $164,500 |
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Population Overview
Winnebago County is located in Wisconsin with a total population of 171,769. It is the 7th most populous county out of 72 in Wisconsin. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Winnebago County is 38.7 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 40.2 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Winnebago County is $74,925. This is 3% lower than the state median of $77,485. It is also 7% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.3%. This is 7% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. The unemployment rate is 2.2%. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $225,800. Housing costs are 15% lower than the state median of $266,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 65.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% lower than the state average of 67.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Winnebago County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.1%. The Black or African American population (2.7%) is well below the state average of 5.9%.
Education
31.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 7% 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 94.4%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Winnebago 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 Winnebago County, Wisconsin?
Winnebago County has a population of 171,769, making it the 7th most populous county in Wisconsin.
What is the median income in Winnebago County?
The median household income in Winnebago County is $74,925 with a poverty rate of 11.3%.
How many cities are in Winnebago County, Wisconsin?
Winnebago County contains 10 Census-designated places.