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Population Review

Outagamie County, Wisconsin Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 6th-largest in Wisconsin

The population of Outagamie County, Wisconsin is 191,537 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 6th-largest county in Wisconsin. The median household income is $82,857, the median home value is $244,100, and the median age is 38.7.

The population of Outagamie County has grown 10.5% since 2010 (176,843 → 195,390), a +0.71% annualized rate.

Outagamie County within Wisconsin · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

191,537

Population

+0.71%

Annual growth

300

People / sq mi

$82,857

Median Income

$244,100

Median Home Value

Outagamie County covers 638 sq mi of land at 300.4 people per square mile.

About Outagamie County, WI

The poverty rate is what most separates Outagamie County from the typical county: 4.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. Outagamie County is a county in Wisconsin with a population of 191,537. It is the #6-largest of all counties in Wisconsin nationally.

The typical household earns $82,857 a year, above the US median of $78,538. Hardship is rare relative to US counties: a poverty rate of just 4.2%, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $244,100, with typical rent around $998.

College attainment is above the local norm at 32.0%, below the national 35.0%. About 10.3% of workers primarily work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 21 minutes each way.

Outagamie County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Outagamie County had a population of 176,843 in 2010 and 195,390 in 2024, a 10.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 195,390 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.72%.

2024 · 195K20102024
Outagamie County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

195,390

Population (2024)

176,843

Population (2010)

195,390

Peak (2024)

0.72%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
2010176,843
2011177,877
2012178,960
2013180,301
2014182,127
2015183,311
2016184,606
2017185,834
2018187,012
2019187,927
2020190,973
2021191,380
2022192,561
2023193,828
2024195,390

Race & Ethnicity

White86.6%
Black or African American1.6%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.4%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

38.7

Median Age

49.8%

Female

50.2%

Male

16.0%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.9%
5–9
7.0%
10–14
6.2%
15–19
6.5%
20–24
6.0%
25–34
13.0%
35–44
13.5%
45–54
12.2%
55–59
7.1%
60–64
6.6%
65–74
9.7%
75–84
4.4%
85+
1.9%

Children (under 15): 19.1% · Seniors (65+): 16.0%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$82,857+$7,187 vs state
Mean household income$110,546
Per-capita income$45,323
Poverty rate4.2%-2.4% vs state
Unemployment rate2.1%
Employment-to-population67.6%

Top Industries by Employment

Manufacturing
21.8%
Professional & business services
20.4%
Finance & real estate
9.1%
Construction
7.6%
Information
7.0%
Education & health care
6.8%
Retail trade
4.9%
Arts, entertainment & food
4.0%

The largest employment sector in Outagamie County is manufacturing, accounting for 21.8% of workers.

How residents commute

0.4%

Drive alone

2.0%

Carpool

78.9%

Public transit

10.3%

Work from home

20.5 min

Avg commute

Housing

$244,100$-3,300 vs state

Median home value

$998

Median rent

71.7%

Homeownership rate

79,900

Total housing units

96.7%

Occupied

3.3%

Vacant

28.3%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

95.6%

With health insurance

95.0%

With broadband internet

17.7%

Foreign-born

6.4%

Veterans (18+)

10.9%

With a disability

93.1%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

94.8%

High School+

32.0%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Outagamie County, Wisconsin has a population of 191,537 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 6th-largest county in Wisconsin. Population density is 300 people per square mile.

The population of Outagamie County has grown 10.5% since 2010 (176,843 → 195,390), a +0.71% annualized rate.

The median household income in Outagamie County, Wisconsin is $82,857, with mean (average) household income of $110,546 and per-capita income of $45,323. 4.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Outagamie County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (86.6%), Hispanic or Latino (2.4%), Black or African American (1.6%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Outagamie County, Wisconsin is 38.7 years. Residents are 49.8% female and 50.2% male.

The median home value in Outagamie County is $244,100 and median monthly rent is $998. 71.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 79,900 total housing units, 3.3% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Outagamie County, Wisconsin is manufacturing, employing 21.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.1%.

Milwaukee is among the largest cities associated with Outagamie County, Wisconsin, with a population of 569,756.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.