Census ACS · #262 MSA
Oshkosh Metro Area
The Oshkosh-Neenah, Wi Metropolitan Statistical Area has 171,357 residents. The median household income is $72,873 and the median home value is $208,600.
171,357
Population
394
People / sq mi
$72,873
Median Income
$208,600
Median Home Value
The Oshkosh CBSA covers 435 sq mi of land at 394.2 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 87.8% |
| Black or African American | 2.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% |
Economy & Income
$72,873
Median Household Income
$40,072
Per Capita Income
5.2%
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Oshkosh metro's price level is 92.9 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 7.1% lower the US average. The local median income of $72,873 has the buying power of $78,418 in average-priced US metros.
92.9
Price Level (US = 100)
$78,418
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$72,873
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$208,600
Median Home Value
$924
Median Rent
65.8%
Homeownership
Education
94.5%
High School+
31.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.6%
Drive Alone
10.4%
Work From Home
18.8 min
Avg Commute
18.1%
Foreign Born
Oshkosh spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Oshkosh-Neenah, Wi Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 171,357 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #262 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Oshkosh metro area is $72,873, with a per capita income of $40,072.
The Oshkosh-Neenah, Wi CBSA spans the state of Wisconsin.
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Data for the Oshkosh-Neenah, Wi CBSA (36780) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
The poverty rate is what most separates Oshkosh from the typical metro area: 5.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. Oshkosh is a metro area in WI with a population of 171,357.
The typical household earns $72,873 a year, below the US median of $78,538. Hardship is rare relative to US metro areas: a poverty rate of just 5.2%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $208,600, with typical rent around $924.
About 31.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, below the 35.0% national figure.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.