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Outagamie County, Wisconsin | |
Outagamie County Administration Complex
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Location in the state of Wisconsin | |
Wisconsin's location in the U.S. | |
Founded | 1852 |
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Seat | Appleton |
Largest city | Appleton |
Area - Total - Land - Water |
645 sq mi (1,671 km²) 638 sq mi (1,652 km²) 7.1 sq mi (18 km²), 1.1% |
Population - (2020) - Density |
190,705 |
Congressional district | 8th |
Time zone | Central: UTC-6/-5 |
Website | http://www.outagamie.org/ |
Outagamie /ˌaʊtəˈɡeɪmi/ is a county in the northeast region of the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2020 census, the population was 190,705.[1] Its county seat is Appleton.[2]
Outagamie County is included in the Appleton, WI Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Appleton-Neenah-Oshkosh, WI Combined Statistical Area. It was named for the historic Meskwaki (Fox) Indians.
History[]
"Outagamie," a French transliteration of the Anishinaabe term for the Meskwaki (Fox) Indians, meant "dwellers of other shore" or "dwellers on the other side of the stream," referring to their historic habitation along the St. Lawrence River and south of the Great Lakes. They had occupied considerable territory in Wisconsin prior to colonization.[3] Outagamie County was created in 1851 and organized in 1852.[4]
Geography[]
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 645 square miles (1,670 km2), of which 638 square miles (1,650 km2) is land and 7.1 square miles (18 km2) (1.1%) is water.[5]
Adjacent counties[]
- Shawano County - north
- Brown County - east
- Calumet County - southeast
- Winnebago County - southwest
- Waupaca County - west
Rivers[]
- Wolf River - The Wolf River runs through the city of New London and the village of Shiocton along western half of the county.
- Fox River - The Fox River follows the south-eastern corner of the county, running through the cities of Appleton and Kaukauna
- Shioc River - This river runs merges with the Wolf River in the village of Shiocton.
- Embarrass River - The Embarrass River runs through the city of New London and merges with the Wolf River there.
Lakes[]
- Black Otter Lake - Located in Hortonville, it receives much recreational use by anglers for being the only lake within the county.
Government[]
Outagamie County's government consists of an elected County Board of Supervisors, a County Executive, and 36 county agencies and departments.[6][7]
County Executive[]
The county executive serves as its chief executive officer, participating in the legislative process with the County Board of Supervisors and exercising administrative authority and control over the county's operations, departments, offices, boards, programs, and communications.[8]
Department heads are appointed by the county executive, subject to the approval of the board of supervisors. The county executive also appoints members to the county's boards and commissions. The county executive sets the annual budget in consultation with and subject to the approval of the board of supervisors.[9][10]
County Executive Tom Nelson was first elected in 2011.[11]
Transportation[]
Major Highways[]
County Highways[]
County A
County AA
County B
County BB
County C
County CA
County CB
County CC
County CE
County D
County DD
County E
County EE
County F
County FF
County G
County GG
County GV
County H
County HH
County I
County J
County JJ
County K
County KK
County M
County MM
County N
- County NC
County O
County OO
County P
County PP
County Q
County S
County T
County TT
County U
County UU
County VV
County W
County WW
County X
County XX
County Y
County Z
County ZZ
Airports[]
- Appleton International Airport (KATW) serves the county and surrounding communities. It is served by 4 airlines to 11 destinations.
- Shiocton Airport (W34) is a grass strip airport located in Shiocton, Wisconsin
Demographics[]
Historical populations | |||
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
1860 | 9,587 | ||
1870 | 18,430 | 92.2% | |
1880 | 28,716 | 55.8% | |
1890 | 38,690 | 34.7% | |
1900 | 46,247 | 19.5% | |
1910 | 49,102 | 6.2% | |
1920 | 55,113 | 12.2% | |
1930 | 62,790 | 13.9% | |
1940 | 70,032 | 11.5% | |
1950 | 81,722 | 16.7% | |
1960 | 101,794 | 24.6% | |
1970 | 119,356 | 17.3% | |
1980 | 128,799 | 7.9% | |
1990 | 140,510 | 9.1% | |
2000 | 160,971 | 14.6% | |
2010 | 176,695 | 9.8% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[13] 1790–1960[14] 1900–1990[15] 1990–2000[16] 2010–2020[1] |
2000 Census Age Pyramid for Outagamie County |
As of the census[17] of 2000, there were 160,971 people, 60,530 households, and 42,189 families residing in the county. The population density was 251 per square mile (97 /km2). There were 62,614 housing units at an average density of 98 per square mile (38 /km2). The racial makeup of the county was 93.87% White, 0.54% Black or African American, 1.54% Native American, 2.23% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.81% from other races, and 0.98% from two or more races. 1.99% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 47.7% were of German, 9.4% Dutch, 6.2% Irish and 5.2% American and French-Canadian ancestry.
Of the 60,530 households, 36.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.90% were married couples living together, 7.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.30% were non-families. 24.20% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.14.
By age, 27.70% of the population was under 18, 8.90% from 18 to 24, 31.90% from 25 to 44, 20.70% from 45 to 64, and 10.90% were 65 or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 99.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.90 males.
In 2017, there were 2,204 births, giving a general fertility rate of 64.0 births per 1000 women aged 15–44, the 34th highest rate out of all 72 Wisconsin counties.[18] Additionally, there were 136 reported induced abortions performed on women of Outagamie County residence in 2017.[19]
Communities[]

Outagamie County Fairgrounds grandstands in Seymour

Municipality Boundaries in Outagamie County, Wisconsin
Cities[]
- Appleton (county seat; partly in Calumet County and Winnebago County)
- Kaukauna (partially in Calumet County)
- New London (mostly in Waupaca County)
- Seymour
Villages[]
- Bear Creek
- Black Creek
- Combined Locks
- Harrison (mostly in Calumet County)
- Hortonville
- Howard (mostly in Brown County)
- Kimberly
- Little Chute
- Nichols
- Shiocton
- Wrightstown (mostly in Brown County)
Towns[]
- Black Creek
- Bovina
- Buchanan
- Center
- Cicero
- Dale
- Deer Creek
- Ellington
- Freedom
- Grand Chute
- Greenville
- Hortonia
- Kaukauna
- Liberty
- Maine
- Maple Creek
- Minersville, Wisconsin
- Oneida
- Osborn
- Seymour
- Vandenbroek
Census-designated place[]
- Dale
Unincorporated communities[]
- Apple Creek
- Binghamton
- Center Valley
- Chicago Corners
- Cicero
- Darboy
- Five Corners
- Freedom
- Greenville
- Hamples Corner
- Isaar
- Leeman
- Mackville
- Medina
- Murphy Corner
- Oneida
- Sniderville (partial)
- Stephensville
- Sugar Bush
- Twelve Corners
- Minersville, Wisconsin
Ghost towns/neighborhoods[]
- Grand Chute
- Lawesburg
- Lime Rock
- Wakefield
- Minersville, Wisconsin
Native American community[]
- Oneida Nation of Wisconsin (partial)
Politics[]
Outagamie County has voted for the Republican presidential candidate in seventeen of the last twenty presidential elections.
Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party | |||
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No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
2020 | 58,385 | 54.05% | 47,667 | 44.13% | 1,970 | 1.82% |
2016 | 49,879 | 53.10% | 38,068 | 40.53% | 5,986 | 6.37% |
2012 | 47,372 | 50.08% | 45,659 | 48.27% | 1,565 | 1.65% |
2008 | 39,677 | 43.33% | 50,294 | 54.93% | 1,592 | 1.74% |
2004 | 48,903 | 54.31% | 40,169 | 44.61% | 978 | 1.09% |
2000 | 39,460 | 52.10% | 32,735 | 43.22% | 3,547 | 4.68% |
1996 | 27,758 | 42.78% | 28,815 | 44.41% | 8,316 | 12.82% |
1992 | 30,370 | 41.65% | 23,735 | 32.55% | 18,806 | 25.79% |
1988 | 33,113 | 54.04% | 27,771 | 45.32% | 394 | 0.64% |
1984 | 36,773 | 64.54% | 19,790 | 34.73% | 416 | 0.73% |
1980 | 31,500 | 52.99% | 21,284 | 35.81% | 6,657 | 11.20% |
1976 | 28,363 | 54.02% | 23,079 | 43.95% | 1,065 | 2.03% |
1972 | 27,533 | 59.84% | 17,447 | 37.92% | 1,028 | 2.23% |
1968 | 25,080 | 59.29% | 14,224 | 33.63% | 2,997 | 7.08% |
1964 | 18,595 | 46.26% | 21,556 | 53.62% | 47 | 0.12% |
1960 | 24,146 | 58.15% | 17,287 | 41.63% | 89 | 0.21% |
1956 | 26,090 | 76.56% | 7,725 | 22.67% | 262 | 0.77% |
1952 | 26,603 | 73.86% | 9,373 | 26.02% | 44 | 0.12% |
1948 | 16,161 | 58.40% | 11,233 | 40.59% | 278 | 1.00% |
1944 | 18,294 | 64.44% | 9,955 | 35.07% | 140 | 0.49% |
1940 | 17,733 | 58.98% | 12,168 | 40.47% | 166 | 0.55% |
1936 | 9,485 | 34.66% | 16,163 | 59.07% | 1,716 | 6.27% |
1932 | 8,517 | 33.91% | 16,186 | 64.44% | 415 | 1.65% |
1928 | 12,378 | 49.58% | 12,474 | 49.97% | 112 | 0.45% |
1924 | 6,426 | 35.39% | 1,255 | 6.91% | 10,479 | 57.70% |
1920 | 11,140 | 74.69% | 3,121 | 20.93% | 654 | 4.38% |
1916 | 5,302 | 52.97% | 4,442 | 44.38% | 265 | 2.65% |
1912 | 2,384 | 28.82% | 4,139 | 50.04% | 1,748 | 21.13% |
1908 | 5,079 | 52.34% | 4,286 | 44.17% | 339 | 3.49% |
1904 | 5,949 | 63.65% | 3,143 | 33.63% | 254 | 2.72% |
1900 | 5,245 | 55.15% | 4,008 | 42.14% | 258 | 2.71% |
1896 | 5,433 | 55.42% | 4,096 | 41.78% | 275 | 2.80% |
1892 | 2,733 | 35.91% | 4,545 | 59.72% | 333 | 4.38% |
See also[]
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Outagamie County, Wisconsin
References[]
- ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/55/55087.html.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx.
- ^ "Outagamie", Dictionary of Wisconsin History
- ^ "Wisconsin: Individual County Chronologies". The Newberry Library. 2007. http://publications.newberry.org/ahcbp/documents/WI_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm.
- ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. http://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/counties_list_55.txt.
- ^ "About Us | Outagamie County, WI". https://www.outagamie.org/how-to/about-us.
- ^ "County Board of Supervisors | Outagamie County, WI". https://www.outagamie.org/government/departments-f-m/legislative-services/county-board-of-supervisors.
- ^ "County Executive Office | Outagamie County, WI". https://www.outagamie.org/government/departments-a-e/county-executive-office.
- ^ News, Ashley Kaster, FOX 11 (November 3, 2020). "Outagamie County Board approves 2021 budget". https://fox11online.com/news/local/outagamie-county-board-approves-2021-budget.
- ^ "About Us | Outagamie County, WI". https://www.outagamie.org/how-to/about-us.
- ^ "Tom Nelson edges Jack Voight in Outagamie County Executive race | Appleton Post Crescent | postcrescent.com". April 11, 2011. http://www.postcrescent.com/article/20110406/APC0101/104060639/Story-photos-videos-Nelson-edges-Voight-tight-Outagamie-executive-race?odyssey=tab%7Ctopnews%7Ctext%7CFRONTPAGE.
- ^ "ArcGIS Web Application". https://ocgis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=f6a8d84e4e9a4bbd8e0b2166d3202a42.
- ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html.
- ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu.
- ^ Forstall, Richard L., ed (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/wi190090.txt.
- ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000". United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov.
- ^ "Annual Wisconsin Birth and Infant Mortality Report, 2017 P-01161-19 (June 2019): Detailed Tables". https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/publication/p01161-2019-tb.xlsx.
- ^ Reported Induced Abortions in Wisconsin, Office of Health Informatics, Division of Public Health, Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Section: Trend Information, 2013-2017, Table 18, pages 17-18
- ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS.
Further reading[]
- Commemorative Biographical Record of the Fox River Valley Counties of Brown, Outagamie and Winnebago. Chicago: J. H. Beers, 1895.
- Ryan, Thomas H. (ed.). History of Outagamie County Wisconsin. Chicago: Goodspeed Historical Association, 1911.
External links[]
- Outagamie County government
- Outagamie County map from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation
- Outagamie County entry on Wisconsin Online
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