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75,133
TOTAL POPULATION
37,554
MALE POPULATION
37,579
FEMALE POPULATION
99.93
MALES / 100 FEMALES
100.07
FEMALES / 100 MALES
36.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$45,469
PER CAPITA INCOME
$94,234
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$75,469
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
25.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
74.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$9,301
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.49
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
42,034
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
70.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Appleton Area Codes

Race in Appleton

The most populous races in Appleton are White / Caucasian (62,055 | 82.6%), Hispanic or Latino (4,831 | 6.4%), and Two or more Races (4,750 | 6.3%).
Race in Appleton
Race# Population% Population
Asian4,6436.2%
Black / African American2,0792.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific670.1%
Hispanic or Latino4,8316.4%
Native / Alaskan3580.5%
White / Caucasian62,05582.6%
Two or more Races4,7506.3%
Some other Race1,1811.6%
Total75,133100.0%

Ancestry in Appleton

The most populous ancestries reported in Appleton are German (29,757 | 39.6%), Irish (8,113 | 10.8%), Polish (5,420 | 7.2%), English (4,688 | 6.2%), and Dutch (3,886 | 5.2%), together accounting for 69.0% of all Appleton residents.
Ancestry in Appleton
Ancestry# Population% Population
African280.0%
American2,5063.3%
Arab1560.2%
Argentinean160.0%
Armenian80.0%
Austrian2140.3%
Bangladeshi2,9654.0%
Belgian7090.9%
Bhutanese950.1%
Brazilian60.0%
British3230.4%
Burmese2440.3%
Cambodian140.0%
Canadian1570.2%
Central American4910.6%
Central American Indian130.0%
Cherokee640.1%
Chippewa1480.2%
Colombian700.1%
Costa Rican170.0%
Creek60.0%
Croatian1950.3%
Cuban460.1%
Czech7170.9%
Czechoslovakian620.1%
Danish4770.6%
Dominican520.1%
Dutch3,8865.2%
Eastern European2780.4%
Ecuadorian380.1%
English4,6886.2%
Ethiopian290.0%
European1,4942.0%
Filipino90.0%
Finnish4660.6%
French2,3973.2%
French American Indian70.0%
French Canadian5500.7%
German29,75739.6%
Greek1630.2%
Guatemalan3260.4%
Haitian90.0%
Honduran1060.1%
Hungarian2550.3%
Indian (Asian)4920.6%
Iraqi430.1%
Irish8,11310.8%
Iroquois2160.3%
Italian1,8392.5%
Jamaican210.0%
Japanese1140.2%
Korean4410.6%
Laotian90.0%
Latvian80.0%
Lebanese1050.1%
Liberian70.0%
Lithuanian1420.2%
Lumbee100.0%
Luxembourger330.0%
Macedonian200.0%
Malaysian2170.3%
Menominee1340.2%
Mexican3,3214.4%
Mexican American Indian180.0%
Native Hawaiian1070.1%
Nigerian190.0%
Northern European560.1%
Norwegian2,6963.6%
Pakistani110.0%
Palestinian80.0%
Panamanian30.0%
Pennsylvania German100.0%
Polish5,4207.2%
Portuguese410.1%
Potawatomi300.0%
Puerto Rican3510.5%
Romanian690.1%
Russian2900.4%
Salvadoran390.1%
Scandinavian5420.7%
Scotch-Irish2180.3%
Scottish6050.8%
Serbian260.0%
Slavic130.0%
Slovak1080.1%
Slovene380.1%
South American1510.2%
South American Indian160.0%
Spaniard2280.3%
Spanish650.1%
Sri Lankan1500.2%
Subsaharan African3100.4%
Swedish1,4081.9%
Swiss2900.4%
Thai5480.7%
Turkish350.1%
Ukrainian1360.2%
Venezuelan270.0%
Vietnamese160.0%
Welsh2180.3%
Yugoslavian460.1%
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Immigrants in Appleton

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Appleton came from Asia (2,849 | 3.8%), South Eastern Asia (1,839 | 2.5%), Latin America (953 | 1.3%), Central America (824 | 1.1%), and Laos (705 | 0.9%), together accounting for 9.6% of all Appleton residents.
Immigrants in Appleton
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa4080.5%
Asia2,8493.8%
Australia1070.1%
Austria130.0%
Bangladesh160.0%
Belarus230.0%
Brazil120.0%
Cameroon170.0%
Canada2090.3%
Caribbean260.0%
Central America8241.1%
China2330.3%
Colombia490.1%
Congo120.0%
Costa Rica170.0%
Croatia210.0%
Cuba10.0%
Czechoslovakia80.0%
Eastern Africa1500.2%
Eastern Asia3500.5%
Eastern Europe1010.1%
Ecuador150.0%
El Salvador390.1%
England1020.1%
Ethiopia290.0%
Europe3920.5%
France180.0%
Germany800.1%
Greece70.0%
Guatemala800.1%
Haiti40.0%
Hong Kong650.1%
Hungary160.0%
India3750.5%
Indonesia50.0%
Italy90.0%
Jamaica210.0%
Japan100.0%
Korea1070.1%
Laos7050.9%
Latin America9531.3%
Liberia70.0%
Malaysia90.0%
Mexico6880.9%
Middle Africa1840.2%
Nepal1810.2%
Netherlands260.0%
Nigeria190.0%
Northern Europe1310.2%
Oceania1070.1%
Pakistan310.0%
Philippines3300.4%
Russia290.0%
Serbia40.0%
South Africa170.0%
South America1030.1%
South Central Asia6030.8%
South Eastern Asia1,8392.5%
Southern Europe160.0%
Switzerland70.0%
Taiwan90.0%
Thailand6430.9%
Turkey570.1%
Venezuela270.0%
Vietnam1470.2%
Western Africa570.1%
Western Asia570.1%
Western Europe1440.2%
Zaire1550.2%
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Sex and Age in Appleton

Sex and Age in Appleton

The most populous age groups in Appleton are 35 to 39 Years (2,967 | 7.9%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (2,805 | 7.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Appleton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,442 (6.5%)2,326 (6.2%)
5 to 9 Years2,410 (6.4%)2,594 (6.9%)
10 to 14 Years2,486 (6.6%)2,000 (5.3%)
15 to 19 Years2,853 (7.6%)2,563 (6.8%)
20 to 24 Years2,388 (6.4%)2,741 (7.3%)
25 to 29 Years2,950 (7.9%)2,477 (6.6%)
30 to 34 Years2,873 (7.6%)2,805 (7.5%)
35 to 39 Years2,967 (7.9%)2,715 (7.2%)
40 to 44 Years2,078 (5.5%)2,052 (5.5%)
45 to 49 Years2,422 (6.5%)1,957 (5.2%)
50 to 54 Years2,322 (6.2%)2,482 (6.6%)
55 to 59 Years2,338 (6.2%)2,438 (6.5%)
60 to 64 Years2,087 (5.6%)2,083 (5.5%)
65 to 69 Years1,563 (4.2%)1,925 (5.1%)
70 to 74 Years1,469 (3.9%)1,487 (4.0%)
75 to 79 Years712 (1.9%)977 (2.6%)
80 to 84 Years606 (1.6%)877 (2.3%)
85 Years and over588 (1.6%)1,080 (2.9%)
Total37,554 (100.0%)37,579 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Appleton

Median Family Size in Appleton

The median family size in Appleton is 3.01 persons per family, with married-couple families (14,417 | 77.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.09 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (2,838 | 15.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.72 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Appleton
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple14,417 (77.3%)3.09
Single Male/Father1,401 (7.5%)2.76
Single Female/Mother2,838 (15.2%)2.72
Total Families18,656 (100.0%)3.01

Median Household Size in Appleton

The median household size in Appleton is 2.38 persons per household, with single male/father households (1,401 | 4.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.3 persons per household. non-family households (11,924 | 39.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.24 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Appleton
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple14,417 (47.1%)3.11
Single Male/Father1,401 (4.6%)3.30
Single Female/Mother2,838 (9.3%)2.98
Non-family11,924 (39.0%)1.24
Total Households30,580 (100.0%)2.38

Household Size by Marriage Status in Appleton

Out of a total of 30,580 households in Appleton, 18,656 (61.0%) are family households, while 11,924 (39.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 8,710, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 9,685.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Appleton
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-9,685 (31.7%)
2-Person Households8,710 (28.5%)1,872 (6.1%)
3-Person Households3,479 (11.4%)263 (0.9%)
4-Person Households3,855 (12.6%)72 (0.2%)
5-Person Households1,698 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households745 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households169 (0.5%)32 (0.1%)
Total18,656 (61.0%)11,924 (39.0%)

Female Fertility in Appleton

Fertility by Age in Appleton

Average fertility rate in Appleton is 73.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 109.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 67.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Appleton
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years873 (67.7%)109.0
35 to 50 years417 (32.3%)58.0
Total1,290 (100.0%)73.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Appleton

64.5% of women with births (1,290) in Appleton are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 36.3% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 33.8% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Appleton
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years556 (63.7%)317 (36.3%)
35 to 50 years276 (66.2%)141 (33.8%)
Total832 (64.5%)458 (35.5%)

Fertility by Education in Appleton

Average fertility rate in Appleton is 73.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of less than high school have the highest fertility rate of 91.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the lowest fertility at 42.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 34.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Appleton
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School239 (18.5%)91.0
High School Diploma150 (11.6%)42.0
College or Associate's Degree446 (34.6%)80.0
Bachelor's Degree301 (23.3%)73.0
Graduate Degree154 (11.9%)83.0
Total1,290 (100.0%)73.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Appleton

35.5% of women with births in Appleton are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 94.8% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 84.9% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Appleton
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School36 (15.1%)203 (84.9%)
High School Diploma54 (36.0%)96 (64.0%)
College or Associate's Degree321 (72.0%)125 (28.0%)
Bachelor's Degree275 (91.4%)26 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree146 (94.8%)8 (5.2%)
Total832 (64.5%)458 (35.5%)

Income in Appleton

Income Overview in Appleton

Per Capita Income in Appleton is $45,469, while median incomes of families and households are $94,234 and $75,469 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income75,133$45,469
Median Family Income18,656$94,234
Mean Family Income18,656$116,445
Median Household Income30,580$75,469
Mean Household Income30,580$109,957
Income Deficit18,656$9,301
Wage / Income Gap (%)75,13325.90%
Wage / Income Gap ($)75,13374.10¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index75,1330.49

Earnings by Sex in Appleton

Average Earnings in Appleton are $42,252, $48,952 for men and $36,274 for women, a difference of 25.9%.
Earnings by Sex in Appleton
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male22,929 (51.5%)$48,952
Female21,580 (48.5%)$36,274
Total44,509 (100.0%)$42,252

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Appleton

The most common earnings brackets in Appleton are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (2,944 | 12.8%) and $35,000 to $39,999 for women (1,850 | 8.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Appleton
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less1,091 (4.8%)1,625 (7.5%)
$2,500 to $4,999703 (3.1%)735 (3.4%)
$5,000 to $7,499870 (3.8%)790 (3.7%)
$7,500 to $9,999344 (1.5%)543 (2.5%)
$10,000 to $12,499571 (2.5%)826 (3.8%)
$12,500 to $14,999410 (1.8%)568 (2.6%)
$15,000 to $17,499391 (1.7%)764 (3.5%)
$17,500 to $19,999231 (1.0%)529 (2.5%)
$20,000 to $22,499432 (1.9%)526 (2.4%)
$22,500 to $24,999575 (2.5%)448 (2.1%)
$25,000 to $29,999910 (4.0%)1,215 (5.6%)
$30,000 to $34,9991,279 (5.6%)1,685 (7.8%)
$35,000 to $39,9991,124 (4.9%)1,850 (8.6%)
$40,000 to $44,9991,230 (5.4%)1,331 (6.2%)
$45,000 to $49,9991,548 (6.8%)1,323 (6.1%)
$50,000 to $54,9991,201 (5.2%)1,262 (5.9%)
$55,000 to $64,9992,509 (10.9%)1,598 (7.4%)
$65,000 to $74,9991,899 (8.3%)958 (4.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,944 (12.8%)1,641 (7.6%)
$100,000+2,667 (11.6%)1,363 (6.3%)
Total22,929 (100.0%)21,580 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Appleton

Average earnings in Appleton are $55,442 for men and $40,974 for women, a difference of 26.1%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $80,278, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $37,633. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $72,540, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $28,500.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Appleton
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$37,633$28,500
High School Diploma$46,661$33,390
College or Associate's Degree$53,528$35,434
Bachelor's Degree$65,189$51,341
Graduate Degree$80,278$72,540
Total$55,442$40,974

Family Income in Appleton

Family Income Brackets in Appleton

According to the Appleton family income data, there are 4,907 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 26.3% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 261 families (1.4%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Appleton
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002611.4%
$10,000 to $14,9992801.5%
$15,000 to $24,9995973.2%
$25,000 to $34,9991,0075.4%
$35,000 to $49,9991,6428.8%
$50,000 to $74,9993,20917.2%
$75,000 to $99,9993,00416.1%
$100,000 to $149,9994,90726.3%
$150,000 to $199,9992,08911.2%
$200,000+1,6989.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Appleton

5-person families (1,412 | 7.6%) account for the highest median family income in Appleton with $114,167 per family, while 2-person families (9,280 | 49.7%) have the highest median income of $40,544 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Appleton
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families9,280 (49.7%)$81,089
3-Person Families3,500 (18.8%)$103,542
4-Person Families3,612 (19.4%)$103,571
5-Person Families1,412 (7.6%)$114,167
6-Person Families695 (3.7%)$101,174
7+ Person Families157 (0.8%)$100,990
Total18,656 (100.0%)$94,234

Family Income by Number of Earners in Appleton

The median family income in Appleton is $94,234, with families comprising 3+ earners (2,363) having the highest median family income of $138,931, while families with 1 earner (5,387) have the lowest median family income of $58,959, accounting for 12.7% and 28.9% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Appleton
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners2,444 (13.1%)$67,826
1 Earner5,387 (28.9%)$58,959
2 Earners8,462 (45.4%)$112,011
3+ Earners2,363 (12.7%)$138,931
Total18,656 (100.0%)$94,234

Household Income in Appleton

Household Income Brackets in Appleton

With 6,116 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Appleton, accounting for 20.0% of all households. In contrast, only 887 households (2.9%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Appleton
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0008872.9%
$10,000 to $14,9991,0093.3%
$15,000 to $24,9991,5905.2%
$25,000 to $34,9992,2027.2%
$35,000 to $49,9993,63911.9%
$50,000 to $74,9995,87119.2%
$75,000 to $99,9994,83215.8%
$100,000 to $149,9996,11620.0%
$150,000 to $199,9992,2637.4%
$200,000+2,2027.2%

Household Income by Householder Age in Appleton

The median household income in Appleton is $75,469, with the highest median household income of $86,576 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 10,726 households (35.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $53,951, with 7,395 households (24.2%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Appleton
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years1,348 (4.4%)$59,929
25 to 44 Years11,111 (36.3%)$79,807
45 to 64 Years10,726 (35.1%)$86,576
65+ Years7,395 (24.2%)$53,951
Total30,580 (100.0%)$75,469

Poverty in Appleton

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Appleton

With 8.2% poverty level for males and 9.4% for females among the residents of Appleton, 15 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 116 males (17.1%) and 568 females (17.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Appleton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years336 (14.2%)266 (11.4%)
5 Years46 (10.3%)32 (7.2%)
6 to 11 Years424 (14.7%)255 (9.4%)
12 to 14 Years157 (10.5%)213 (16.7%)
15 Years116 (17.1%)15 (3.1%)
16 and 17 Years85 (7.4%)48 (5.3%)
18 to 24 Years259 (9.6%)568 (17.4%)
25 to 34 Years428 (7.4%)557 (10.6%)
35 to 44 Years422 (8.5%)375 (7.9%)
45 to 54 Years302 (6.4%)234 (5.3%)
55 to 64 Years199 (4.5%)303 (6.7%)
65 to 74 Years105 (3.5%)279 (8.3%)
75 Years and over91 (5.0%)291 (10.8%)
Total2,970 (8.2%)3,436 (9.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Appleton

According to the poverty statistics in Appleton, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 96.5% of males and 96.9% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Appleton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,030 (85.8%)2,060 (88.6%)
5 Years400 (89.7%)410 (92.8%)
6 to 11 Years2,457 (85.3%)2,466 (90.6%)
12 to 14 Years1,344 (89.5%)1,063 (83.3%)
15 Years563 (82.9%)474 (96.9%)
16 and 17 Years1,065 (92.6%)851 (94.7%)
18 to 24 Years2,453 (90.4%)2,693 (82.6%)
25 to 34 Years5,324 (92.6%)4,718 (89.4%)
35 to 44 Years4,543 (91.5%)4,388 (92.1%)
45 to 54 Years4,385 (93.6%)4,205 (94.7%)
55 to 64 Years4,187 (95.5%)4,203 (93.3%)
65 to 74 Years2,864 (96.5%)3,065 (91.7%)
75 Years and over1,745 (95.0%)2,413 (89.2%)
Total33,360 (91.8%)33,009 (90.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Appleton

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Appleton show that 2.7% or 395 of the total 14,417 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 30.6%, comprising of 22 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.9%, which includes 74 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Appleton
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children8,258 (99.1%)74 (0.9%)
1 or 2 Children4,439 (97.4%)121 (2.6%)
3 or 4 Children1,275 (87.7%)178 (12.2%)
5 or more Children50 (69.4%)22 (30.6%)
Total14,022 (97.3%)395 (2.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Appleton

According to the poverty data in Appleton, 12.8% or 179 single-father households and 18.6% or 527 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 84 households (48.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 106 households (24.4%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Appleton
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children32 (7.3%)50 (5.9%)
1 or 2 Children63 (8.0%)371 (23.9%)
3 or 4 Children84 (48.0%)106 (24.4%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total179 (12.8%)527 (18.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Appleton

The poverty data for Appleton shows that 395 of the married-couple family households (2.7%) and 706 of the single-parent households (16.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 22 households (30.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 190 household (31.1%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Appleton
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children74 (0.9%)82 (6.4%)
1 or 2 Children121 (2.6%)434 (18.6%)
3 or 4 Children178 (12.2%)190 (31.1%)
5 or more Children22 (30.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total395 (2.7%)706 (16.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Appleton

Employment by Class of Employer in Appleton

Among the 39,881 employed individuals in Appleton, private company employees (29,630 | 74.3%), not-for-profit organizations (4,392 | 11.0%), and local government employees (2,304 | 5.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Appleton
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees29,63074.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)9512.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1,5223.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations4,39211.0%
Local Government Employees2,3045.8%
State Government Employees7541.9%
Federal Government Employees2830.7%
Unpaid Family Workers450.1%
Total39,881100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Appleton

According to the labor force statistics for Appleton, out of the total population over 16 years of age (59,707), 70.4% or 42,034 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.9% or 1,639 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 92.8% or 5,036 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 7.0% or 282 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Appleton
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years2,430 (57.2%)134 (5.5%)
20 to 24 Years4,026 (78.5%)282 (7.0%)
25 to 29 Years5,036 (92.8%)191 (3.8%)
30 to 34 Years4,991 (87.9%)115 (2.3%)
35 to 44 Years8,899 (90.7%)329 (3.7%)
45 to 54 Years8,127 (88.5%)325 (4.0%)
55 to 59 Years3,897 (81.6%)195 (5.0%)
60 to 64 Years2,531 (60.7%)56 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years1,779 (27.6%)14 (0.8%)
75 Years and over315 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total42,034 (70.4%)1,639 (3.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Appleton

According to labor force statistics for Appleton, 85.7% of individuals (33,462) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (39,046) are in the labor force, with 3.6% or 1,205 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 90.9% or 13,659 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.6% or 108 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Appleton
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School1,637 (68.2%)158 (6.6%)
High School Diploma7,122 (83.6%)324 (3.8%)
College / Associate Degree11,057 (84.4%)576 (4.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher13,659 (90.9%)391 (2.6%)
Total33,462 (85.7%)1,406 (3.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Appleton

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Appleton are Community & Social Service (4,168 | 10.3%), Management (3,768 | 9.3%), Computers, Engineering & Science (2,870 | 7.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (2,490 | 6.2%), and Business & Financial (2,450 | 6.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Appleton

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Appleton, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (78.8%), Computers, Engineering & Science (71.6%), and Computers & Mathematics (69.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (83.3%), Health Technologists (83.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (69.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Appleton
OccupationMaleFemale
Management2,059 (54.6%)1,709 (45.4%)
Business & Financial1,283 (52.4%)1,167 (47.6%)
Computers, Engineering & Science2,056 (71.6%)814 (28.4%)
Computers & Mathematics977 (69.8%)423 (30.2%)
Architecture & Engineering826 (78.8%)222 (21.2%)
Life, Physical & Social Science253 (60.0%)169 (40.1%)
Community & Social Service 1,556 (37.3%)2,612 (62.7%)
Education, Arts & Media306 (42.8%)409 (57.2%)
Legal Services & Support143 (41.4%)202 (58.6%)
Education Instruction & Library740 (30.3%)1,698 (69.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment367 (54.8%)303 (45.2%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating415 (16.7%)2,075 (83.3%)
Health Technologists319 (17.1%)1,552 (83.0%)
Total (Category)7,369 (46.8%)8,377 (53.2%)
Total (Overall)20,926 (51.9%)19,416 (48.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Appleton are Food Preparation & Serving (2,260 | 5.6%), Healthcare Support (1,364 | 3.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (1,304 | 3.2%), Personal Care & Service (687 | 1.7%), and Security & Protection (523 | 1.3%).
Services Occupations in Appleton

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Appleton, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Security & Protection (84.7%), and Firefighting & Prevention (76.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (83.1%), Personal Care & Service (83.1%), and Food Preparation & Serving (59.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Appleton
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support230 (16.9%)1,134 (83.1%)
Security & Protection443 (84.7%)80 (15.3%)
Firefighting & Prevention261 (76.5%)80 (23.5%)
Law Enforcement182 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving925 (40.9%)1,335 (59.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance926 (71.0%)378 (29.0%)
Personal Care & Service116 (16.9%)571 (83.1%)
Total (Category)2,640 (43.0%)3,498 (57.0%)
Total (Overall)20,926 (51.9%)19,416 (48.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Appleton are Office & Administration (4,578 | 11.4%), and Sales & Related (3,700 | 9.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Appleton

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Appleton
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related1,833 (49.5%)1,867 (50.5%)
Office & Administration1,180 (25.8%)3,398 (74.2%)
Total (Category)3,013 (36.4%)5,265 (63.6%)
Total (Overall)20,926 (51.9%)19,416 (48.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Appleton are Construction & Extraction (1,305 | 3.2%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (1,202 | 3.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (54 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Appleton

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Appleton
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry54 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction1,254 (96.1%)51 (3.9%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair1,090 (90.7%)112 (9.3%)
Total (Category)2,398 (93.6%)163 (6.4%)
Total (Overall)20,926 (51.9%)19,416 (48.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Appleton are Production (4,603 | 11.4%), Material Moving (1,787 | 4.4%), and Transportation (1,229 | 3.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Appleton

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Appleton
OccupationMaleFemale
Production3,095 (67.2%)1,508 (32.8%)
Transportation1,089 (88.6%)140 (11.4%)
Material Moving1,322 (74.0%)465 (26.0%)
Total (Category)5,506 (72.3%)2,113 (27.7%)
Total (Overall)20,926 (51.9%)19,416 (48.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Appleton

Employment Industries in Appleton

The major employment industries in Appleton include Manufacturing (8,335 | 20.7%), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,167 | 12.8%), Retail Trade (4,777 | 11.8%), Educational Services (3,304 | 8.2%), and Accommodation & Food Services (2,912 | 7.2%).
Employment Industries in Appleton

Employment Industries by Sex in Appleton

The Appleton industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Enterprise Management (91.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (79.9%), and Educational Services (68.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Appleton
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting118 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Construction1,731 (87.1%)257 (12.9%)
Manufacturing5,676 (68.1%)2,659 (31.9%)
Wholesale Trade578 (62.7%)344 (37.3%)
Retail Trade2,717 (56.9%)2,060 (43.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing1,040 (66.7%)519 (33.3%)
Utilities167 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information370 (63.5%)213 (36.5%)
Finance & Insurance887 (35.7%)1,597 (64.3%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing262 (46.9%)296 (53.0%)
Professional & Scientific1,344 (60.2%)890 (39.8%)
Enterprise Management67 (91.8%)6 (8.2%)
Administrative & Support1,261 (61.9%)777 (38.1%)
Educational Services1,027 (31.1%)2,277 (68.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance1,038 (20.1%)4,129 (79.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation266 (42.8%)356 (57.2%)
Accommodation & Food Services1,194 (41.0%)1,718 (59.0%)
Public Administration381 (49.0%)396 (51.0%)
Total20,926 (51.9%)19,416 (48.1%)

Education in Appleton

School Enrollment in Appleton

The most common levels of schooling among the 18,725 students in Appleton are high school (4,411 | 23.6%), college / undergraduate (4,179 | 22.3%), and elementary school (3,939 | 21.0%).
School Enrollment in Appleton
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1,0915.8%
Kindergarten1,0415.6%
Elementary School3,93921.0%
Middle School3,51718.8%
High School4,41123.6%
College / Undergraduate4,17922.3%
Graduate / Professional5472.9%
Total18,725100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Appleton

Out of a total of 18,725 students who are enrolled in schools in Appleton, 3,820 (20.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 14,905 (79.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 819 (44.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 2,884 (91.8% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Appleton
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds617 (70.4%)260 (29.6%)
5 to 9 Year Old4,174 (87.0%)624 (13.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds3,608 (82.9%)742 (17.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds2,884 (91.8%)256 (8.2%)
18 to 19 Year Olds1,010 (55.2%)819 (44.8%)
20 to 24 Year Olds1,059 (60.3%)698 (39.7%)
25 to 34 Year Olds890 (85.4%)152 (14.6%)
35 Years and over667 (71.6%)265 (28.4%)
Total14,905 (79.6%)3,820 (20.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Appleton

Business (3,892 | 19.2%), education (2,658 | 13.1%), science & technology (2,026 | 10.0%), engineering (1,541 | 7.6%), and arts & humanities (1,419 | 7.0%) are the most common fields of study among 20,248 individuals in Appleton who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Appleton
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics7193.5%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1,2596.2%
Physical & Health Sciences6023.0%
Psychology1,0665.3%
Social Sciences1,3666.8%
Engineering1,5417.6%
Multidisciplinary Studies1360.7%
Science & Technology2,02610.0%
Business3,89219.2%
Education2,65813.1%
Literature & Languages1,0185.0%
Liberal Arts & History8264.1%
Visual & Performing Arts7773.8%
Communications9434.7%
Arts & Humanities1,4197.0%
Total20,248100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Appleton

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Appleton

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Appleton are males with 2 vehicles (10,257, accounting for 50.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (9,467, making up 54.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Appleton
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle542 (2.7%)420 (2.2%)
1 Vehicle3,859 (19.0%)4,098 (21.8%)
2 Vehicles10,257 (50.4%)9,467 (50.4%)
3 Vehicles4,007 (19.7%)3,541 (18.8%)
4 Vehicles1,309 (6.4%)968 (5.1%)
5 or more Vehicles363 (1.8%)298 (1.6%)
Total20,337 (100.0%)18,792 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Appleton

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Appleton are 10 to 14 minutes (8,077 commuters, 22.5%), 15 to 19 minutes (8,031 commuters, 22.4%), and 5 to 9 minutes (5,467 commuters, 15.2%).
Commute Time in Appleton
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1,0352.9%
5 to 9 Minutes5,46715.2%
10 to 14 Minutes8,07722.5%
15 to 19 Minutes8,03122.4%
20 to 24 Minutes5,09114.2%
25 to 29 Minutes1,7514.9%
30 to 34 Minutes2,8678.0%
35 to 39 Minutes9052.5%
40 to 44 Minutes6981.9%
45 to 59 Minutes6511.8%
60 to 89 Minutes5821.6%
90 or more Minutes7532.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Appleton

The most common commute times in Appleton are 15 to 19 minutes (4,215 commuters, 22.6%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (4,231 commuters, 24.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Appleton
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes509 (2.7%)526 (3.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes2,416 (12.9%)3,051 (17.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes3,846 (20.6%)4,231 (24.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes4,215 (22.6%)3,816 (22.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes2,750 (14.7%)2,341 (13.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes932 (5.0%)819 (4.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes1,716 (9.2%)1,151 (6.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes542 (2.9%)363 (2.1%)
40 to 44 Minutes412 (2.2%)286 (1.7%)
45 to 59 Minutes456 (2.4%)195 (1.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes429 (2.3%)153 (0.9%)
90 or more Minutes441 (2.4%)312 (1.8%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Appleton

The most frequent times of departure to work in Appleton are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (2,467, 13.2%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (3,117, 18.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Appleton
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM1,383 (7.4%)705 (4.1%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM919 (4.9%)489 (2.8%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM1,160 (6.2%)431 (2.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM1,400 (7.5%)949 (5.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM2,026 (10.9%)1,860 (10.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM2,467 (13.2%)3,117 (18.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM2,412 (12.9%)2,818 (16.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM1,433 (7.7%)1,592 (9.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM607 (3.3%)793 (4.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM931 (5.0%)1,325 (7.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM374 (2.0%)307 (1.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM198 (1.1%)153 (0.9%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM1,921 (10.3%)1,332 (7.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM1,433 (7.7%)1,373 (8.0%)
Total18,664 (100.0%)17,244 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Appleton

Occupancy by Ownership in Appleton

Of the total 30,580 dwellings in Appleton, owner-occupied units account for 20,307 (66.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 10,273 (33.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Appleton
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units20,30766.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units10,27333.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units30,580100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Appleton

Occupancy by Household Size in Appleton
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household9,68531.7%
2-Person Household10,58234.6%
3-Person Household3,74212.2%
4+ Person Household6,57121.5%
Total Housing Units30,580100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Appleton

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Appleton
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household4,954 (51.1%)4,731 (48.8%)
2-Person Household7,791 (73.6%)2,791 (26.4%)
3-Person Household2,699 (72.1%)1,043 (27.9%)
4+ Person Household4,863 (74.0%)1,708 (26.0%)
Total Housing Units20,307 (66.4%)10,273 (33.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Appleton

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Appleton
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School799 (50.6%)779 (49.4%)
High School Diploma4,230 (57.3%)3,154 (42.7%)
College/Associate Degree6,589 (64.2%)3,674 (35.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher8,689 (76.5%)2,666 (23.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Appleton

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Appleton
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years6,77822.2%
35 to 44 Years5,68118.6%
45 to 54 Years5,37317.6%
55 to 64 Years5,35317.5%
65 to 74 Years4,11313.5%
75 to 84 Years2,0156.6%
85 Years and Over1,2674.1%
Total30,580100.0%

Housing Finances in Appleton

Median Income by Occupancy in Appleton

Median Income by Occupancy in Appleton
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied20,307 (66.4%)$90,358
Renter-Occupied10,273 (33.6%)$48,517
Average30,580 (100.0%)$75,469

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Appleton

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Appleton
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00090 (0.4%)420 (4.1%)
$5,000 to $9,99983 (0.4%)281 (2.7%)
$10,000 to $14,999323 (1.6%)680 (6.6%)
$15,000 to $19,999290 (1.4%)416 (4.1%)
$20,000 to $24,999362 (1.8%)533 (5.2%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,042 (5.1%)1,166 (11.4%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,730 (8.5%)1,895 (18.4%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,899 (19.2%)1,963 (19.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,389 (16.7%)1,447 (14.1%)
$100,000 to $149,9995,069 (25.0%)1,047 (10.2%)
$150,000 or more4,030 (19.9%)425 (4.1%)
Total20,307 (100.0%)10,273 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Appleton

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Appleton
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300154 (0.8%)193 (1.9%)
$300 to $4991,267 (6.2%)433 (4.2%)
$500 to $7994,249 (20.9%)2,868 (27.9%)
$800 to $9992,151 (10.6%)2,399 (23.4%)
$1,000 to $1,4996,930 (34.1%)3,205 (31.2%)
$1,500 to $1,9992,907 (14.3%)588 (5.7%)
$2,000 to $2,4991,288 (6.3%)144 (1.4%)
$2,500 to $2,999790 (3.9%)46 (0.4%)
$3,000 or more571 (2.8%)122 (1.2%)
Total20,307 (100.0%)10,273 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Appleton

Housing Structures in Appleton

Housing Structures in Appleton
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached20,67267.6%
Single Unit, Attached2,1046.9%
2 Unit Apartments1,7905.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments8752.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,7585.8%
10 or more Apartments3,22910.6%
Mobile Home / Other1520.5%
Total30,580100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Appleton

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Appleton
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached18,614 (90.0%)2,058 (10.0%)
Single Unit, Attached1,128 (53.6%)976 (46.4%)
2 Unit Apartments202 (11.3%)1,588 (88.7%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments136 (15.5%)739 (84.5%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments35 (2.0%)1,723 (98.0%)
10 or more Apartments73 (2.3%)3,156 (97.7%)
Mobile Home / Other119 (78.3%)33 (21.7%)
Total20,307 (66.4%)10,273 (33.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Appleton

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Appleton
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room41 (0.2%)286 (2.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms226 (1.1%)2,335 (22.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms4,951 (24.4%)5,757 (56.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms8,503 (41.9%)1,397 (13.6%)
8 or more Rooms6,586 (32.4%)498 (4.9%)
Total20,307 (100.0%)10,273 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Appleton

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Appleton
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas17,490 (86.1%)5,630 (54.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas486 (2.4%)238 (2.3%)
Electricity1,748 (8.6%)3,650 (35.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene435 (2.1%)71 (0.7%)
Coal or Coke8 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels116 (0.6%)470 (4.6%)
No Fuel Used24 (0.1%)214 (2.1%)
Total20,307 (100.0%)10,273 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Appleton

Household Vehicle Usage in Appleton
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle479 (2.4%)1,299 (12.6%)
1 Vehicle5,623 (27.7%)5,226 (50.9%)
2 Vehicles10,053 (49.5%)3,118 (30.3%)
3 or more Vehicles4,152 (20.4%)630 (6.1%)
Total20,307 (100.0%)10,273 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Appleton

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Appleton

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units6,88513,422
Median Property Value$194,400$190,800
Median Household Income$73,986$2,937
Monthly Housing Costs$624$549
Real Estate Taxes$3,487$83

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Appleton

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Appleton
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000215 (3.1%)182 (1.4%)
$50,000 to $99,999207 (3.0%)598 (4.5%)
$100,000 to $299,9995,177 (75.2%)10,183 (75.9%)
$300,000 to $499,999981 (14.2%)1,944 (14.5%)
$500,000 to $749,999182 (2.6%)387 (2.9%)
$750,000 to $999,99954 (0.8%)77 (0.6%)
$1,000,000 or more69 (1.0%)51 (0.4%)
Total6,885 (100.0%)13,422 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Appleton

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Appleton
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000135 (2.0%)128 (0.9%)
$10,000 to $24,999554 (8.1%)38 (0.3%)
$25,000 to $34,999635 (9.2%)421 (3.1%)
$35,000 to $49,999784 (11.4%)407 (3.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,414 (20.5%)946 (7.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,094 (15.9%)2,485 (18.5%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,176 (17.1%)2,295 (17.1%)
$150,000 or more1,093 (15.9%)3,893 (29.0%)
Total6,885 (100.0%)13,422 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Appleton

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Appleton
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x2,208 (32.1%)100,625 (749.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x1,462 (21.2%)6,601 (49.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x973 (14.1%)3,838 (28.6%)
4.0x or more2,237 (32.5%)1,422 (10.6%)
Total6,885 (100.0%)13,422 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Appleton

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Appleton
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800198 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499155 (2.2%)219 (1.6%)
$800 to $1,4996,444 (93.6%)414 (3.1%)
Total6,885 (100.0%)13,422 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Appleton

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Appleton

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Appleton
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years5,560 (97.8%)128 (2.2%)
6 to 18 Years12,539 (96.3%)477 (3.7%)
19 to 25 Years6,392 (91.8%)573 (8.2%)
26 to 34 Years9,166 (91.3%)872 (8.7%)
35 to 44 Years9,070 (93.2%)658 (6.8%)
45 to 54 Years8,643 (94.7%)483 (5.3%)
55 to 64 Years8,312 (93.5%)580 (6.5%)
65 to 74 Years6,313 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older4,540 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total70,535 (94.9%)3,771 (5.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Appleton

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Appleton
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born5,560 (97.8%)128 (2.2%)
Foreign Born, Citizen12,539 (96.3%)477 (3.7%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen6,392 (91.8%)573 (8.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Appleton

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Appleton
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0004,785 (93.1%)354 (6.9%)
$25,000 to $49,9999,955 (92.2%)845 (7.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99911,394 (92.9%)875 (7.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99911,591 (93.9%)757 (6.1%)
$100,000 and over31,113 (97.2%)913 (2.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Appleton

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Appleton
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 61,854 (32.6%)4,116 (72.4%)
6 to 18 Years3,661 (28.1%)9,738 (74.8%)
19 to 25 Years871 (12.5%)5,692 (81.7%)
25 to 34 Years1,330 (13.3%)8,185 (81.5%)
35 to 44 Years1,656 (17.0%)7,839 (80.6%)
45 to 54 Years1,040 (11.4%)7,838 (85.9%)
55 to 64 Years1,302 (14.6%)7,230 (81.3%)
65 to 74 Years6,132 (97.1%)3,162 (50.1%)
75 Years and over4,520 (99.6%)2,589 (57.0%)
Total22,366 (30.1%)56,389 (75.9%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Appleton

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Appleton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years233 (3.5%)204 (3.4%)
18 to 34 Years779 (8.6%)861 (9.4%)
35 to 64 Years1,394 (9.9%)1,227 (8.9%)
65 to 74 Years574 (19.3%)745 (22.3%)
75 Years and over821 (44.7%)1,429 (52.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Appleton

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Appleton: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years40 (0.6%)48 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years61 (0.7%)58 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years332 (2.4%)134 (1.0%)
65 to 74 Years284 (9.6%)354 (10.6%)
75 Years and over487 (26.5%)353 (13.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Appleton: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years23 (0.3%)60 (1.0%)
18 to 34 Years86 (0.9%)134 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years201 (1.4%)99 (0.7%)
65 to 74 Years92 (3.1%)102 (3.0%)
75 Years and over189 (10.3%)223 (8.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Appleton: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years198 (2.9%)148 (2.5%)
18 to 34 Years599 (6.6%)622 (6.8%)
35 to 64 Years627 (4.5%)441 (3.2%)
65 to 74 Years71 (2.4%)58 (1.7%)
75 Years and over157 (8.6%)206 (7.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Appleton: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years13 (0.1%)110 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years501 (3.6%)697 (5.1%)
65 to 74 Years206 (6.9%)395 (11.8%)
75 Years and over438 (23.9%)873 (32.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Appleton: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years31 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years103 (1.1%)46 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years195 (1.4%)256 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years17 (0.6%)78 (2.3%)
75 Years and over210 (11.4%)360 (13.3%)

Technology Access in Appleton

Computing Device Access in Appleton

Computing Device Access in Appleton
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop25,30682.8%
Smartphone26,95588.1%
Tablet20,23666.2%
No Computing Device1,4664.8%
Total30,580100.0%

Internet Access in Appleton

Internet Access in Appleton
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet490.2%
Broadband Home24,62480.5%
Cellular Data Only2,8669.4%
Satellite Internet1,7585.8%
No Internet2,1106.9%
Total30,580100.0%

Appleton Summary

Appleton, Wisconsin is a city located in Outagamie County, Wisconsin, United States. It is situated on the Fox River, 30 miles southwest of Green Bay and 100 miles north of Milwaukee. As of the 2010 census, the population of Appleton was 72,623, making it the largest city in the county.

History

Appleton was founded in 1847 by Amos Storey, a New Englander who had moved to the area in 1844. Storey named the city after his hometown of Appleton, Maine. The city was incorporated in 1853 and was the first city in Outagamie County.
In the late 19th century, Appleton was a major center of the paper industry, with several paper mills located in the city. The city was also home to the first hydroelectric central station in the world, which was built in 1882.
In the early 20th century, Appleton was a major center of the automobile industry, with several car manufacturers located in the city. The city was also home to the first commercial radio station in the United States, which was established in 1922.

Geography

Appleton is located at 44°18'N 88°24'W (44.30, -88.40). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 24.2 square miles (62.7 km2), of which, 23.9 square miles (61.8 km2) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.8 km2) is water.
The Fox River runs through the city, and is a major source of recreation for the area. The city is also home to several parks, including Memorial Park, Telulah Park, and Pierce Park.

Economy

Appleton's economy is largely based on the paper industry, with several paper mills located in the city. The city is also home to several technology companies, including Appleton Papers, Inc., and Plexus Corporation.
The city is also home to several retail stores, including the Fox River Mall, which is the largest shopping mall in the Fox Valley region.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 72,623 people, 28,945 households, and 17,945 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,037.2 people per square mile (1,174.2/km2). There were 30,717 housing units at an average density of 1,285.2 per square mile (495.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 90.2% White, 2.7% African American, 0.7% Native American, 3.7% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.
Appleton is home to a large number of immigrants, with the largest groups being from Mexico, India, and Laos. The city also has a large population of Hmong Americans.
The median income for a household in the city was $45,945, and the median income for a family was $56,945. The per capita income for the city was $24,945. About 5.2% of families and 8.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.2% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Appleton?
Total Population of Appleton is 75,133.
What is the Total Male Population of Appleton?
Total Male Population of Appleton is 37,554.
What is the Total Female Population of Appleton?
Total Female Population of Appleton is 37,579.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Appleton?
There are 99.93 Males per 100 Females in Appleton.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Appleton?
There are 100.07 Females per 100 Males in Appleton.
What is the Median Population Age in Appleton?
Median Population Age in Appleton is 36.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Appleton
Average Family Size in Appleton is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Appleton
Average Household Size in Appleton is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Appleton?
Per Capita income in Appleton is $45,469.
What is the Median Family Income in Appleton?
Median Family Income in Appleton is $94,234.
What is the Median Household income in Appleton?
Median Household Income in Appleton is $75,469.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Appleton?
Income or Wage Gap in Appleton is 25.9%.
Women in Appleton earn 74.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Appleton?
Family Income Deficit in Appleton is $9,301.
Families that are below poverty line in Appleton earn $9,301 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Appleton?
Inequality or Gini Index in Appleton is 0.49.
How Large is the Labor Force in Appleton?
There are 42,034 People in the Labor Forcein in Appleton.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Appleton?
70.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Appleton.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Appleton?
Unemployment Rate in Appleton is 3.9%.