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Oshkosh, WI

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

66,729population

34.4median age

This community is a community of 66,729 with a median age of 34.4. The population is predominantly White (81.6%) with a significant Black community (4.9%). Median household income is $62,188. 93.1% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 27.3% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 55%, with a median home value of $177,700.

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

$177,700median home value

$935median rent

55%homeownership

29,423total units

6.7%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 55%

Renter 45%

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

Rent Distribution

Under $500

900

$500–$750

1,814

$750–$1,000

4,346

$1,000–$1,250

2,589

$1,250–$1,500

1,226

$1,500–$2,000

641

$2,000+

543

Year Built

2020 or later

1.1%317

2010–2019

5.7%1,664

2000–2009

10.6%3,108

1990–1999

13%3,813

1980–1989

10.4%3,062

1970–1979

11%3,231

1960–1969

8%2,340

1950–1959

8.7%2,572

1940–1949

4.8%1,398

1939 or earlier

26.9%7,918

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

72.8%19,987

Electricity

23%6,319

Bottled/LP Gas

1.5%414

Other

1.2%339

No Fuel

1%278

Fuel Oil

0.2%60

Wood

0.2%54

Household Economyi

$62,188median household income

$33,003per capita income

15.9%poverty rate

2.8%unemployment

36,020labor force

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