The 2000 Census showed that Outagamie County had a population of 160,971 people. This represented 3% of the total population of Wisconsin, making it the state's 6th most populous county (out of 72 counties).
From the Census Estimates for 2009<1>, Outagamie had a population of 177,155 people. This is an increase of 10.05% since the 2000 Census.
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 176,695 | +9.77% | -0.26% since 2009 |
2009 | 177,155 | +10.05% | +1.17% since 2008 |
2008 | 175,113 | +8.79% | +0.8% since 2007 |
2007 | 173,723 | +7.92% | +1% since 2006 |
2006 | 172,004 | +6.85% | +1.16% since 2005 |
2005 | 170,038 | +5.63% | +0.97% since 2004 |
2004 | 168,408 | +4.62% | +0.91% since 2003 |
2003 | 166,882 | +3.67% | +0.78% since 2002 |
2002 | 165,593 | +2.87% | +1.05% since 2001 |
2001 | 163,875 | +1.8% | +1.8% since 2000 |
--- | | | 2000 | 160,971 | The Last Census |
Outagamie County had 62,614 Housing Units<2> at the time of the 2000 Census.
The 2000 Census shows that Outagamie County has a total area<3> of 644 square miles [1,668 km²]. Of this total, only a minor amount of that area is covered by water (4.06 square miles [10.5 km²]).
Using the above population and land area values, Outagamie County had a population density of 251.4 people per square mile [97.1 people/km²], making it the state's 10th most densely populated county (out of 72 counties).
US Census QuickFacts
The Census Bureau has created documents containing demographic information that are called QuickFacts. A QuickFact that is specific to Outagamie County is available. The QuickFact also contains a comparison between Outagamie and the state of Wisconsin. Click here for the Outagamie County QuickFact (QF-55087).
Below are some of the communities that are located in Outagamie County:
Community | Census QuickFact | Population (2009 Est) | Population (2000 Census) | Change in Population |
Appleton | QF-5502375 | 70,893 | 70,087 | 1.15% |
Grand Chute | QF-5530075 | 20,917 | 18,392 | 13.73% |
Kaukauna | QF-5538800 | 15,658 | 12,983 | 20.6% |
Little Chute | QF-5544950 | 11,167 | 10,476 | 6.6% |
Greenville | QF-5531550 | 10,012 | 6,844 | 46.29% |
Buchanan | QF-5510750 | 7,247 | 5,827 | 24.37% |
Kimberly | QF-5539650 | 6,494 | 6,146 | 5.66% |
Freedom | QF-5527650 | 5,830 | 5,241 | 11.24% |
Below are the counties that adjoin and form the boundaries of Outagamie County. A link to their specific Census QuickFact has been provided.
County | Census QuickFact | Direction | Population (2009 Est.) | Population (2000 Census) | Change in Population |
Brown | QF-55009 | NE | 247,319 | 226,778 | 9.06% |
Calumet | QF-55015 | SE | 44,739 | 40,631 | 10.11% |
Shawano | QF-55115 | NW | 41,166 | 40,664 | 1.23% |
Waupaca | QF-55135 | W | 51,665 | 51,731 | -0.13% |
Winnebago | QF-55139 | SW | 163,370 | 156,763 | 4.21% |
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