Ashwaubenon, WI

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):

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

Comparative Profile of Ashwaubenon, WI

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Ashwaubenon Almanac

Ashwaubenon Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Ashwaubenon Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Ashwaubenon, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Ashwaubenon Colleges

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