Appleton, WI

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2022 Population
75,133
0.51% 1-year growth
US Senator
Ron Johnson
Republican Party
US Senator
Tammy Baldwin
Democratic Party
2022 Median Age
36.5
0% 1-year change
2022 Poverty Rate
8.8%
8.07% 1-year decrease
2022 Median Household Income
$75,469
10.4% 1-year growth
2022 Median Property Value
$192,200
15.9% 1-year growth
2022 Employed Population
40,342
0.86% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Appleton, WI had a population of 75.1k people with a median age of 36.5 and a median household income of $75,469. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Appleton, WI grew from 74,752 to 75,133, a 0.51% increase and its median household income grew from $68,364 to $75,469, a 10.4% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Appleton, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (80.7%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (6.18%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.5%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.82%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.62%).

None of the households in Appleton, WI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.1% of the residents in Appleton, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Appleton, WI are Lawrence University (404 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Appleton, WI was $192,200, and the homeownership rate was 66.4%.

Most people in Appleton, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Appleton, WI was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Appleton, WI is home to a population of 75.1k people, from which 97.1% are citizens. As of 2022, 6.52% of Appleton, WI residents were born outside of the country (4.9k people).

In 2022, there were 13.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (60.7k people) in Appleton, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.64k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 2.63k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

97.1%
2022 Citizenship
97.5%
2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 97.1% of Appleton, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Appleton, WI was 97.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Appleton, WI
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    60.7k ± 900
  2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    4.64k ± 552
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    2.63k ± 447
6.43%
Hispanic Population
4.83k people

In 2022, there were 13.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (60.7k people) in Appleton, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.64k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 2.63k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

6.43% of the people in Appleton, WI are hispanic (4.83k people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    84,791 ± 7,097 people
  2. India
    23,051 ± 3,720 people
  3. China
    15,381 ± 3,041 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wisconsin was Mexico, the natal country of 84,791 Wisconsin residents, followed by India with 23,051 and China with 15,381.

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Foreign-Born Population

6.52%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
4.9k people
6.55%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
4.9k people

As of 2022, 6.52% of Appleton, WI residents (4.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Appleton, WI was 6.55%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    1,218 ± 235
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    770 ± 204
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    417 ± 148

Appleton, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.58 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Appleton, WI employs 40.3k people. The largest industries in Appleton, WI are Manufacturing (8,335 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,167 people), and Retail Trade (4,777 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($126,250), Construction ($59,665), and Public Administration ($59,387).

Males in Wisconsin have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,062. The income inequality in Wisconsin (measured using the Gini index) is 0.443, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

40.3k
2022 Value
± 1,442
0.86%
1 Year growth
± 4.93%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Appleton, WI grew at a rate of 0.86%, from 40k employees to 40.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Appleton, WI, are Production Occupations (4,603 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,578 people), and Management Occupations (3,768 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Appleton, WI.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

40.3k
2022 Value
± 1,442
0.86%
1 Year growth
± 4.93%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Appleton, WI grew at a rate of 0.86%, from 40k employees to 40.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Appleton, WI, are Manufacturing (8,335 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,167 people), and Retail Trade (4,777 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Appleton, WI, though some of these residents may live in Appleton, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$51,321
Median earning men ± $2,144
$38,541
Median earning women ± $1,768

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Public Administration ($64,464), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($63,494), and Construction ($60,540).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Construction ($53,170), Public Administration ($52,292), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,833).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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1.6%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.95M people employed in Wisconsin. This represents a 1.6% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.3%.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.17%).

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing the state of Wisconsin. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Wisconsin

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Ron Johnson
Senator from Wisconsin3
Assumed office on January 3, 2011
Tammy Baldwin
Senator from Wisconsin1
Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing Wisconsin.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Wisconsin over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from Wisconsin

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Wisconsin have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Appleton, WI awarded 404 degrees. The student population of Appleton, WI in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 658 male students and 768 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Appleton, WI are White (246 and 69.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (45 and 12.7%), Black or African American (26 and 7.37%), and Asian (19 and 5.38%).

The largest universities in Appleton, WI by number of degrees awarded are Lawrence University (404 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Appleton, WI are General Music Performance (39 and 9.65%), General Biological Sciences (35 and 8.66%), and General Psychology (30 and 7.43%).

The median tuition cost in Appleton, WI for private four year colleges is $53,667.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2022 in Appleton, WI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 72.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 1,426 (46.1% men and 53.9% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 1,426 students enrolled in Appleton, WI, 46.1% men and 53.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 859 records, of which 54.7% were women and 45.3% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 39 degrees awarded
  2. 35 degrees awarded
  3. 30 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Appleton, WI was General Music Performance with 39 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
404 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lawrence University with 404 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 165 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Appleton, WI, which is 0.69 times less than the 239 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 246 degrees mean that there were 5.47 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 45 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($53,667) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($312) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($900) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 0.697% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.597% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.41M), Some college (1.02M), and Bachelors Degree (921k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Appleton, WI was $192,200 in 2022, which is 0.682 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $165,900 to $192,200, a 15.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Appleton, WI is 66.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Appleton, WI have an average commute time of 19.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Appleton, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Appleton, WI is $75,469. In 2022, the place with the highest median household income in Appleton, WI was Census Tract 125.03 with a value of $159,834, followed by Census Tract 129.02 and Census Tract 125.04, with respective values of $108,958 and $95,691.

Property

$192,200
Median Property Value 2022
±$3,791
$20,307
Median Property Taxes
±$896

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Rent vs Own

66.4%
Homeownership
2022
62.2%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2022

In 2022, 66.4% of the housing units in Appleton, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 66.9%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 125.03
  2. Census Tract 129.02
  3. Census Tract 125.04

In 2022, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Appleton, WI was Census Tract 125.03 with a value of $159,834, followed by Census Tract 129.02 and Census Tract 125.04, with respective values of $108,958 and $95,691.

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Household Income

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$75,469
Median Household Income
± $2,621
30.6k
Number of Households
± 1,187

In 2022, the median household income of the 30.6k households in Appleton, WI grew to $75,469 from the previous year's value of $68,364.

The following chart displays the households in Appleton, WI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Appleton, WI is from Wisconsin.
0.443
2022 Wage GINI in Wisconsin
0.443
2021 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

In 2022, the income inequality in Wisconsin was 0.443 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.043% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Wisconsin was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Wisconsin in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022
  1. Drove Alone (76%)
  2. Worked At Home (9.96%)
  3. Carpooled (8.42%)

In 2022, 76% of workers in Appleton, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.96%) and those who carpooled to work (8.42%).

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Commute Time

19.4 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Appleton, WI have a shorter commute time (19.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 2.1% of the workforce in Appleton, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Poverty & Diversity

8.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Appleton, WI (6.41k out of 72.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Appleton, WI is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

94.9% of the population of Appleton, WI has health coverage, with 59.3% on employee plans, 12.6% on Medicaid, 11.2% on Medicare, 10.9% on non-group plans, and 1.01% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Outagamie County, WI see 1137 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.785% decrease from the previous year (1146 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1140 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 397 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,137 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Outagamie County, WI

Primary care physicians in Outagamie County, WI see an average of 1,137 patients per year. This represents a 0.785% decrease from the previous year (1,146 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Outagamie County, WI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.2% under 18 years, 22.9% between 18 and 34 years, 37.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

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Uninsured People

5.07%
Uninsured
59.3%
Employer Coverage
12.6%
Medicaid
11.2%
Medicare
10.9%
Non-Group
1.01%
Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Appleton, WI declined by 2.35% from 5.2% to 5.07%.

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