Neenah is a city located in Winnebago County Wisconsin. Neenah has a 2024 population of 27,479. Neenah is currently growing at a rate of 0.09% annually and its population has increased by 0.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 27,373 in 2020.
The average household income in Neenah is $92,444 with a poverty rate of 10.29%. The median age in Neenah is 36.9 years: 35.8 years for males, and 38 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Neenah was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,343 | 89.14% |
| Two or more races | 1,229 | 4.5% |
| Black or African American | 956 | 3.5% |
| Asian | 602 | 2.2% |
| Native American | 90 | 0.33% |
| Other race | 89 | 0.33% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,262 | 2.41 | 64.9 | 35.1 |
| Married | 4,974 | 3.1 | 86.4 | 13.6 |
| Non Family | 4,199 | 1.19 | 48.6 | 51.4 |
| Female | 1,481 | 3.28 | 44 | 56 |
| Male | 608 | 3.09 | 51.6 | 48.4 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
64.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 734 | 3.99% |
| Associates Degree | 2,431 | 13.2% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,129 | 22.42% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,955 | 10.62% |
| High School Graduate | 5,303 | 28.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 167 | 0.91% |
| Some College | 3,698 | 20.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16,657 | 15,965 | 5,764 |
| Hispanic | 543 | 450 | 28 |
| 2+ Races | 542 | 509 | 45 |
| Asian | 399 | 373 | 186 |
| Black | 359 | 314 | 51 |
| Other Race | 82 | 68 | 0 |
| Native American | 65 | 58 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.85%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 46.62%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,470 | $66,719 | $52,139 |
| Graduate Degree | $78,292 | $96,645 | $65,341 |
| High School Graduate | $34,427 | $41,127 | $29,463 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,750 | $45,952 | $0 |
| Overall | $47,533 | $57,508 | $39,834 |
| Some College | $45,196 | $58,639 | $36,202 |
$47,533
Average Earnings
$57,508
Average Male
$39,834
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.67% of Neenah residents speak only English, while 5.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.12% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 23,261 | 1,934 | 8.31% |
| Black | 952 | 307 | 32.25% |
| Multiple | 1,221 | 257 | 21.05% |
| Hispanic | 1,392 | 239 | 17.17% |
| Asian | 602 | 137 | 22.76% |
| Other | 89 | 19 | 21.35% |
| Native | 89 | 1 | 1.12% |
10.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.73%
Male Poverty Rate
9.83%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Neenah is Black, with 32.25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Neenah is Native, with 1.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.08%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.53%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.76%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.17% |
| High School | 12.54% |
| Some College | 7.27% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.72% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 39.11% |
| Male Unemployed | 33.5% |
| Male Employed | 5.46% |
| Female Employed | 3.99% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $92,679 | $113,873 |
| Households | $71,280 | $92,444 |
| Married Families | $111,892 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,398 | $50,975 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.8%
Male Marriage Rate
45.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,413
Number of Veterans
1,330
Male Veterans
83
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 497 |
| Second Gulf War | 311 |
| First Gulf War | 259 |
| World War II | 94 |
| Korea | 35 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 464 |
| 55 to 64 | 306 |
| 35 to 54 | 245 |
| 65 to 74 | 235 |
| 18 to 34 | 163 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,365 | 7.28% |
| 2+ Races | 38 | 5.18% |
| Asian | 6 | 1.44% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 0.74% |
| Native American | 4 | 6.15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.81%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.45%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.5%
Labor Force Participation
67.7%
Employment Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
73.7%
Born in Neenah
96.87%
Native Born
3.13%
Foreign Born
1.03%
Non Citizen
2.11%
Naturalized
96.87% of Neenah residents were born in the United States, with 73.7% having been born in Wisconsin. 1.03% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 27,613 | 27 | 0.1% |
| 2028 | 27,586 | 27 | 0.1% |
| 2027 | 27,559 | 26 | 0.09% |
| 2026 | 27,533 | 27 | 0.1% |
| 2025 | 27,506 | 27 | 0.1% |
| 2024 | 27,479 | 26 | 0.09% |
| 2023 | 27,453 | 92 | 0.34% |
| 2022 | 27,361 | -216 | -0.78% |
| 2021 | 27,577 | 204 | 0.75% |
| 2020 | 27,373 | 1,112 | 4.23% |
| 2019 | 26,261 | 258 | 0.99% |
| 2018 | 26,003 | 59 | 0.23% |
| 2017 | 25,944 | 93 | 0.36% |
| 2016 | 25,851 | 129 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 25,722 | -83 | -0.32% |
| 2014 | 25,805 | -19 | -0.07% |
| 2013 | 25,824 | 130 | 0.51% |
| 2012 | 25,694 | 133 | 0.52% |
| 2011 | 25,561 | 62 | 0.24% |
| 2010 | 25,499 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 24,507 | 1,288 | 5.55% |
| 1990 | 23,219 | 787 | 3.51% |
| 1980 | 22,432 | -470 | -2.05% |
| 1970 | 22,902 | 4,845 | 26.83% |
| 1960 | 18,057 | 5,620 | 45.19% |
| 1950 | 12,437 | 1,792 | 16.83% |
| 1940 | 10,645 | 1,494 | 16.33% |
| 1930 | 9,151 | 1,980 | 27.61% |
| 1920 | 7,171 | 1,437 | 25.06% |
| 1910 | 5,734 | -220 | -3.69% |
| 1900 | 5,954 | 871 | 17.14% |
| 1890 | 5,083 | 881 | 20.97% |
| 1880 | 4,202 | 1,547 | 58.27% |
| 1870 | 2,655 | -24,958 | -90.38% |