Menasha, WI Demographics

A map of Menasha's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	14,393	14,423	78.8%	79.0%
Hispanic	2,255	1,873	12.3%	10.3%
Multiracial	624	721	3.4%	3.9%
Asian	529	691	2.9%	3.8%
Black	278	396	1.5%	2.2%
Native American/Other	194	164	1.1%	0.9%

Menasha, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 18,273, a less than 1% change from the 18,268 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.8% White, 12.3% Hispanic, 3.4% Multiracial, 2.9% Asian, 1.5% Black, and 1.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Menasha, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Menasha is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is slightly less diverse than Wisconsin overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Menasha, that probability was 36.3% in 2020 and 36.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Menasha is ranked the 47th most populous place in Wisconsin, out of 808 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Menasha was ranked the 46th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Menasha's White Population

14,393 residents of Menasha, or 78.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Menasha is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Menasha ranks 715th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Menasha's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Menasha's population has remained roughly unchanged at 78.8%.

Menasha is less White than neighboring Fox Crossing (86.1% White), Neenah (82.5% White), Appleton (79.5% White), Kimberly (89% White), and Combined Locks (82.6% White).

Menasha's Black Population

278 residents of Menasha, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Menasha is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Menasha ranks 74th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Menasha's Black population has declined by an estimated 29.8%. Black residents' share of Menasha's population has decreased from 2.2% to 1.5%.

Menasha is more Black than neighboring Fox Crossing (1.3% Black), and Kimberly (0.3% Black). Menasha is less Black than neighboring Neenah (1.7% Black), Appleton (2.8% Black), and Combined Locks (3.7% Black).

Menasha's Asian Population

529 residents of Menasha, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Menasha is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Menasha ranks 51st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Menasha's Asian population has declined by an estimated 23.4%. Asian residents' share of Menasha's population has decreased from 3.8% to 2.9%.

Menasha is more Asian than neighboring Fox Crossing (2.7% Asian), Neenah (2.7% Asian), Kimberly (2.1% Asian), and Combined Locks (0% Asian). Menasha is less Asian than neighboring Appleton (6.6% Asian).

Menasha's Hispanic Population

2,255 residents of Menasha, or 12.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Menasha is slightly higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Menasha ranks 78th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Menasha's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 20.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Menasha's population has increased from 10.3% to 12.3%.

Menasha is more Hispanic than neighboring Fox Crossing (5.4% Hispanic), Neenah (8.5% Hispanic), Appleton (6.6% Hispanic), Kimberly (4.4% Hispanic), and Combined Locks (8.8% Hispanic).

Menasha's Native American/Other Population

194 residents of Menasha, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Menasha is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Menasha ranks 261st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Menasha's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 18.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Menasha's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Menasha is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fox Crossing (0.3% Native American/Other), Neenah (0.8% Native American/Other), Appleton (0.4% Native American/Other), Kimberly (0% Native American/Other), and Combined Locks (0.3% Native American/Other).

Menasha's Multiracial Population

624 residents of Menasha, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Menasha is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Menasha ranks 208th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Menasha's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 13.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Menasha's population has decreased from 3.9% to 3.4%.

Menasha is less Multiracial than neighboring Fox Crossing (4.2% Multiracial), Neenah (3.9% Multiracial), Appleton (4.1% Multiracial), Kimberly (4.2% Multiracial), and Combined Locks (4.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.