Time Zone: Winnebago County lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Oshkosh is the Seat for Winnebago County.
Winnebago County was founded in 1840.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Winnebago had a population of 163,370 people. This is an increase of 4.21% since the last Census (which gave a population of 156,763 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Winnebago represented 2.92% of the total population of Wisconsin, making it the state's 7th most populous county (out of 72 counties).
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 | 166,994 | +6.53% | +2.22% since 2009 |
2009 | 163,370 | +4.21% | +0.78% since 2008 |
2008 | 162,099 | +3.4% | +0.39% since 2007 |
2007 | 161,470 | +3% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 156,763 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Winnebago County Census Page for Winnebago County. .
Below are some of the communities located in Winnebago County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for Winnebago County):
Community | 2009 Population | 2000 Population | Change (2009vs. 2000) |
Oshkosh | 64,306 | 62,916 | 2.21% increase |
Neenah | 25,530 | 24,507 | 4.17% increase |
Menasha | 17,346 | 15,858 | 9.38% increase |
Menasha | 16,985 | 16,331 | 4% increase |
Algoma | 6,413 | 5,702 | 12.47% increase |
Websites for Winnebago County
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