Oconto County, Wisconsin
WI · FIPS 55083 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 39,589 | — | #1,218 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $75,049 | -0.1% | #836 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 47.5 years | +22.1% | #408 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $231,400 | -17.9% | #1,070 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $791 | -32.0% | #2,170 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.2% | -34.9% | #406 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Oconto County has a population of 39,589, making it the #1,218 most populous county in the US. The median age is 47.5 years, which is 22.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Oconto County is $75,049, ranking #836 out of 3,222 counties — 0.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 8.2% and unemployment stands at 2.0%.
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The median home value in Oconto County is $231,400 (-17.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $791/mo and the homeownership rate is 85.0%.
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96.5% of residents in Oconto County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.2% above the national rate.
About Oconto County, Wisconsin
Oconto County, Wisconsin has a total population of 39,589, making it the 1,218th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Oconto County is 47.5 years, which is 22.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Oconto County is $75,049, which ranks #836 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 0.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0%.
The median home value in Oconto County is $231,400, 17.9% below the national median. Renters in Oconto County pay a median gross rent of $791 per month. The homeownership rate is 85.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Oconto County, 18.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 43.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.1 min.
Oconto County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.3% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.3%).
All data for Oconto County, Wisconsin comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.