Oconto, WI Demographics

A map of Oconto's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,247	4,169	91.8%	90.5%
Hispanic	215	141	4.6%	3.1%
Multiracial	91	168	2.0%	3.6%
Black	38	24	0.8%	0.5%
Native American/Other	34	89	0.7%	1.9%
Asian	0	18	0.0%	0.4%

Oconto, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 4,625, a less than 1% change from the 4,609 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.8% White, 4.6% Hispanic, 2.0% Multiracial, 0.8% Black, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Oconto, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Oconto has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Oconto, that probability was 17.9% in 2020 and 15.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oconto is ranked the 163rd 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). Oconto was ranked the 159th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Oconto's White Population

4,247 residents of Oconto, or 91.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oconto is considerably higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Oconto ranks 425th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oconto's White population has grown by an estimated 1.9%. White residents' share of Oconto's population has increased from 90.5% to 91.8%.

Oconto is more White than neighboring Lena (89.9% White), and Coleman (89.4% White). Oconto is less White than neighboring Peshtigo (93.1% White), Abrams (99.3% White), and Sobieski (100% White).

Oconto's Black Population

38 residents of Oconto, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oconto is lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Oconto ranks 368th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oconto's Black population has grown by an estimated 58.3%. Black residents' share of Oconto's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Oconto is more Black than neighboring Lena (0% Black), Peshtigo (0% Black), Abrams (0% Black), Coleman (0.6% Black), and Sobieski (0% Black).

Oconto's Asian Population

0 residents of Oconto, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oconto is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Oconto ranks 444th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oconto's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Oconto's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Oconto's Hispanic Population

215 residents of Oconto, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oconto is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Oconto ranks 398th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oconto's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 52.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Oconto's population has increased from 3.1% to 4.6%.

Oconto is more Hispanic than neighboring Lena (0.8% Hispanic), Abrams (0% Hispanic), and Sobieski (0% Hispanic). Oconto is less Hispanic than neighboring Peshtigo (5.2% Hispanic), and Coleman (7.6% Hispanic).

Oconto's Native American/Other Population

34 residents of Oconto, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Oconto is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Oconto ranks 106th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oconto's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 61.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Oconto's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.7%.

Oconto is more Native American/Other than neighboring Peshtigo (0% Native American/Other), Abrams (0% Native American/Other), Coleman (0.2% Native American/Other), and Sobieski (0% Native American/Other). Oconto is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lena (1.2% Native American/Other).

Oconto's Multiracial Population

91 residents of Oconto, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oconto is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Oconto ranks 270th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oconto's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 45.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Oconto's population has decreased from 3.6% to 2.0%.

Oconto is more Multiracial than neighboring Peshtigo (1.7% Multiracial), Abrams (0.7% Multiracial), and Sobieski (0% Multiracial). Oconto is less Multiracial than neighboring Lena (8.1% Multiracial), and Coleman (2.1% 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.