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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.
In Oshkosh, about 43% of adults are married.
Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Oshkosh than in most places.
In 2000, Oshkosh had a median family income of $48,843. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Oshkosh.
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.
Approximately 58% of housing in Oshkosh is owner-occupied.
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.
Oshkosh strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):
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| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 8% |  |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Oshkosh to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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