Oshkosh, Wisconsin Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Oshkosh, WI Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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D
Income Well below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Oshkosh | Wisconsin Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 50,259 | 5,910,864 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1758.3 | 90.2 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.13% | 0.34% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 31.2 | 40.4 | 37.3 |
| Households | 21,103 | 2,477,189 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Oshkosh grew by 5.2% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 50,259 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Oshkosh is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 32.5% of residents. That is 11.2 points above Wisconsin as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 16,354 32.5% +11.2 pts
- Millennials 29–44 9,677 19.3% -1.5 pts
- Gen X 45–60 8,594 17.1% -3.6 pts
- Boomers 61–79 6,916 13.8% -4.1 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Wisconsin, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 51.2% of the people living in Oshkosh and men 48.8%.
- Women 51.2% Wisconsin 50.0%
- Men 48.8% Wisconsin 50.0%
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Economy
Oshkosh has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Oshkosh | Wisconsin Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,009 | $77,698 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.43% | 4.41% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.3% | 3.2% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Oshkosh is about 21% lower than in Wisconsin.
Housing
| Metric | Oshkosh | Wisconsin Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $129,753 | $170,479 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $928 | $1,087 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 54.4% | 67.8% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Oshkosh is about 11.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $928 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Oshkosh spend about 27 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 114 hours, about 4.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Oshkosh | Wisconsin Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 13.7 | 18.8 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 27.3 | 37.5 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 114 | 156 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,531 | $4,846 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 10.2% | 13.1% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 8,870 | 6,703 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,025 | 811 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Oshkosh is 14 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
Oshkosh has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Oshkosh | Wisconsin Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.4% | 29.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.22 | 2.33 | 2.53 |
Health
Oshkosh has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Oshkosh | Wisconsin Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.1 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 13.1% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.4% | 18.5% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
How many people live in Oshkosh, Wisconsin?
About 50,259 people live in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, in 21,103 households of 2.2 people on average. The median age is 31.2, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 6 years.
How densely populated is Oshkosh, Wisconsin?
Averaged over its land area, Oshkosh, Wisconsin has 1,758 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 20 times the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Oshkosh, Wisconsin?
The median home costs 2.1 times the median household income ($129,753 against $61,009), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $928 a month takes about 18% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Oshkosh, Wisconsin?
Unemployment in Oshkosh, Wisconsin is only 2.3%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What share of adults in Oshkosh, Wisconsin have a college degree?
22.4% of adults in Oshkosh, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 4), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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