Oshkosh, WI Demographics

A map of Oshkosh's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	54,429	54,329	81.6%	81.3%
Black	3,276	3,443	4.9%	5.2%
Multiracial	2,906	2,472	4.4%	3.7%
Asian	2,876	2,955	4.3%	4.4%
Hispanic	2,842	2,965	4.3%	4.4%
Native American/Other	400	652	0.6%	1.0%

Oshkosh, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 66,729, a less than 1% change from the 66,816 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.6% White, 4.9% Black, 4.4% Multiracial, 4.3% Asian, 4.3% Hispanic, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Oshkosh, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Oshkosh is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is 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 Oshkosh, that probability was 33.1% in 2020 and 32.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oshkosh is ranked the 9th 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). Oshkosh was ranked the 9th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Oshkosh's White Population

54,429 residents of Oshkosh, or 81.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oshkosh is slightly higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Oshkosh ranks 696th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oshkosh's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Oshkosh's population has remained roughly unchanged at 81.6%.

Oshkosh is less White than neighboring Butte des Morts (96.4% White), Van Dyne (98.1% White), Neenah (82.5% White), Winneconne (92.1% White), and Omro (95.6% White).

Oshkosh's Black Population

3,276 residents of Oshkosh, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oshkosh is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Oshkosh ranks 27th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oshkosh's Black population has declined by an estimated 4.9%. Black residents' share of Oshkosh's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.9%.

Oshkosh is more Black than neighboring Butte des Morts (1.1% Black), Van Dyne (0% Black), Neenah (1.7% Black), Winneconne (0.4% Black), and Omro (0% Black).

Oshkosh's Asian Population

2,876 residents of Oshkosh, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oshkosh is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Oshkosh ranks 42nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oshkosh's Asian population has declined by an estimated 2.7%. Asian residents' share of Oshkosh's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.3%.

Oshkosh is more Asian than neighboring Butte des Morts (0.3% Asian), Van Dyne (0% Asian), Neenah (2.7% Asian), Winneconne (0.2% Asian), and Omro (0.7% Asian).

Oshkosh's Hispanic Population

2,842 residents of Oshkosh, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oshkosh is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Oshkosh ranks 251st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oshkosh's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 4.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Oshkosh's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.3%.

Oshkosh is more Hispanic than neighboring Butte des Morts (1.8% Hispanic), Van Dyne (1.9% Hispanic), and Omro (0.7% Hispanic). Oshkosh is less Hispanic than neighboring Neenah (8.5% Hispanic), and Winneconne (6.9% Hispanic).

Oshkosh's Native American/Other Population

400 residents of Oshkosh, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Oshkosh is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Oshkosh ranks 238th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oshkosh's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 38.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Oshkosh's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Oshkosh is more Native American/Other than neighboring Butte des Morts (0% Native American/Other), Van Dyne (0% Native American/Other), and Winneconne (0% Native American/Other). Oshkosh is less Native American/Other than neighboring Neenah (0.8% Native American/Other).

Oshkosh's Multiracial Population

2,906 residents of Oshkosh, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oshkosh is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Oshkosh ranks 253rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oshkosh's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 17.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Oshkosh's population has increased from 3.7% to 4.4%.

Oshkosh is more Multiracial than neighboring Butte des Morts (0.4% Multiracial), Van Dyne (0% Multiracial), Neenah (3.9% Multiracial), Winneconne (0.3% Multiracial), and Omro (2.4% 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.