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Oshkosh, WI


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Oshkosh, Wisconsin

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, in Winnebago county, is 75 miles NW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city is conveniently located inside the Appleton - Oshkosh - Neenah metropolitan area. There are an estimated 62,916 people in Oshkosh.

The People and Families of Oshkosh

In Oshkosh, about 43% of adults are married.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Oshkosh than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Oshkosh had a median family income of $48,843. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Oshkosh.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($16,565) in Oshkosh. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Oshkosh Housing

Approximately 58% of housing in Oshkosh is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Oshkosh, 90% of commuters drive to work. The city is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. The commute to work is less of a chore in Oshkosh than other cities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 8%Oshkosh Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 9%Oshkosh Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Oshkosh Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Oshkosh Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Oshkosh Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Oshkosh, WI

Comparing Oshkosh 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 Population99
Well-Paid Single Men67
Senior Citizens64
Well-Paid Single Women57
Age of the Population31
Female Share of the Population23
Racial Diversity210
Children Under 5 Years Old23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married32
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty53
College Educated Adults59
People in Middle Class or Better54
Median Family Income55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Walking and Biking to Work109
Public Transportation Use410
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents95
People Living Alone87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65
Affordability of Property Taxes56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals58
Housing Recently Built34

Crime

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

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