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Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin

Introduction to Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin

Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin, in Brown county, is located 3 miles SW of Green Bay, Wisconsin (center to center) and is 100 miles N of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The village is included in the Green Bay metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 17,634 people resided in Ashwaubenon.

Ashwaubenon History

Ashwaubenon was originally inhabited by the Sioux Indians. In fact, it was named after a Sioux chief called Chief Ashwaubamy. In the 1850s and 60's, the US Military purchased most of the western side of the Green Bay, Wisconsin. However, the area now known as the Village of Ashwaubenon still belonged to Ashwaubamy's two daughters. The land was sold to the local farmers in the late 1800s. The village is located in Brown County, which was founded in 1818 and was named after Major General Jacob Brown.

Ashwaubenon and nearby Attractions

  • Bay Park Square Shopping Center
  • National Railroad Museum
  • Ashwaubeon Historical Society Museum
  • Bay Beach Amusement Park
  • Heritage Hill State Park
  • Hazelwood

Things To Do In Ashwaubenon

Ashwaubenon is home to many parks and playgrounds. One can visit the Fort Howard Park, Canterbury Park, Ashwaumobay Memorial Park, Smith Park, and Cooke Park. The local museums like National Railroad Museum and Ashwaubeon Historical Society Museum provide absorbing insights into the history of this area. One can shop at the Bay Park Square Shopping Center. The Bay Beach Amusement Park is few miles away. One can also plan a day trip to the Heritage Hill State Park and Plamann County Park.

Ashwaubenon Transportation

Austin Straubel International Airport is nearby.

Ashwaubenon Higher Education

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, and Saint Norbert College are in the neighborhood.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Ashwaubenon Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 9%Ashwaubenon Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 13%Ashwaubenon Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 15%Ashwaubenon Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 17%Ashwaubenon College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 19%Ashwaubenon Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Ashwaubenon, WI

Comparing Ashwaubenon 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
Well-Paid Single Women810
Well-Paid Single Men89
Male Share of the Population75
Age of the Population55
Female Share of the Population56
Senior Citizens32
Racial Diversity39
Children Under 5 Years Old34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
People in Middle Class or Better89
Median Family Income89
College Educated Adults79

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work65
Public Transportation Use69
Working at Home32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Housing Recently Built89
Affordability of Rents64
People Living Alone65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Affordability of Property Taxes33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime85
Low Property Crime42
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