Oneida County, WI Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Oneida County | Wisconsin Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 36,941 | 5,859,674 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 29.9 | 89.4 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.95% | 0.33% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 53.5 | 40.1 | 37.1 |
| Households | 16,772 | 2,445,541 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Oneida County grew by 4.8% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 38,007 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Oneida County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Oneida County | Wisconsin Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $69,236 | $75,766 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.85% | 4.67% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.2% | 3.3% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Oneida County is about 9% lower than in Wisconsin.
Housing
| Metric | Oneida County | Wisconsin Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $140,625 | $176,921 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $867 | $1,045 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 84.0% | 67.9% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Oneida County is about 13.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $867 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Oneida County spend about 32 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 132 hours, about 5.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Oneida County | Wisconsin Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 15.8 | 18.8 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 31.6 | 37.6 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 132 | 156 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,087 | $4,851 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 8.5% | 11.6% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,925 | 6,703 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 483 | 811 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Wisconsin:
Ashland County (12.5 min), Door County (13.8 min), Eau Claire County (15.3 min).
Slowest:
Oconto County (26.4 min), Pierce County (25.0 min), Columbia County (23.8 min).
The average commute time in Oneida County is 16 minutes, shorter than the 19 minutes in Wisconsin.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Oneida County has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Oneida County | Wisconsin Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.0% | 29.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.23 | 2.35 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Wisconsin:
Dane County (0.4), Ozaukee County (0.4), Waukesha County (0.4).
Lowest:
Clark County (0.2), Adams County (0.2), Juneau County (0.2).
Health
Oneida County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Oneida County | Wisconsin Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.7 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 12.4% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.1% | 18.5% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Wisconsin:
Dane County (0.8), Waukesha County (0.8), Ozaukee County (0.8).
Lowest:
Menominee County (0.8), Clark County (0.8), Forest County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Oneida County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Oneida County, Wisconsin?
The population of Oneida County, Wisconsin is 36,941, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Oneida County, Wisconsin?
The population density of Oneida County, Wisconsin is 29.9 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Oneida County, Wisconsin?
The median household income in Oneida County, Wisconsin is $69,236, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Oneida County, Wisconsin?
The median home price in Oneida County, Wisconsin is $140,625, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Oneida County, Wisconsin?
The unemployment rate in Oneida County, Wisconsin is 2.2%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.