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Appleton, WI


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Appleton, Wisconsin

Appleton, Wisconsin, in Outagamie county, is 88 miles N of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Appleton - Oshkosh - Neenah metropolitan area. Appleton contains a population of approximately 70,087.

The People and Families of Appleton

In Appleton, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Appleton had a median family income of $57,097. The typical family in Appleton is better off than most in Wisconsin. Interestingly, lots of people in the city have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Appleton favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $37,105. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Appleton Housing

Appleton has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 69% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Appleton, 92% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the city -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Appleton can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

Appleton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyAppleton Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Appleton Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 12%Appleton College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 13%Appleton Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 16%Appleton Well-Paid Single Women
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Appleton Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 18%Appleton Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Appleton, WI

Comparing Appleton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Men79
Well-Paid Single Women79
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Senior Citizens52
Age of the Population42
Female Share of the Population44
Racial Diversity310

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size58

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty87
People in Middle Class or Better77
College Educated Adults79
Median Family Income69

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work98
Working at Home43
Public Transportation Use49

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents84
People Living Alone64
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Housing Recently Built46
Affordability of Property Taxes44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals36

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime73
Low Property Crime74

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Historic Appleton

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Appleton (Lawrence University) between 1880 and 1899

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Appleton (Lawrence University) between 1880 and 1899

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Appleton (mills from across river) between 1880 and 1899

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