Neenah, Wisconsin | |
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.jpg) James Duane Doty's cabin onDoty Island | |
| Nickname: The Paper City | |
| Motto: "Our future, our Neenah" | |
 Location of Neenah in Winnebago County, Wisconsin. | |
  Neenah  Neenah | |
| Coordinates:44°10′27″N88°28′7″W / 44.17417°N 88.46861°W /44.17417; -88.46861 | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Winnebago |
| Mission | 1835 |
| Incorporated | 13 March 1873 (city)[1] |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-council |
| • Mayor | Jane B. Lang |
| Area | |
• Total | 9.75 sq mi (25.24 km2) |
| • Land | 9.37 sq mi (24.27 km2) |
| • Water | 0.37 sq mi (0.96 km2) |
| Elevation | 750 ft (230 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 27,319 |
| • Density | 2,915/sq mi (1,125.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes | 54956 |
| Area code | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-55750 |
| Website | www |
Neenah (/ˈniːnə/NEE-nə) is a city inWinnebago County, Wisconsin, United States. It is situated on the banks ofLake Winnebago,Little Lake Butte des Morts, and theFox River approximately 10 miles (16 km) northeast ofOshkosh and 40 miles (64 km) southwest ofGreen Bay. Neenah's population was 27,319 at the 2020 census.[3]
Neenah is within the geographic boundaries of theTown of Neenah, but is politically independent. The city is the southwesternmost of theFox Cities of northeast Wisconsin. It is a principal city of the Oshkosh–Neenahmetropolitan statistical area, which consists of all of Winnebago County and had 171,730 residents in 2020. It is sometimes referred to as a twin city withMenasha, with which it sharesDoty Island.
Neenah was named by GovernorJames Duane Doty from theHoocąk word for "water" or "running water".[4] It was the site of aHo-Chunk village in the late 18th century. It isNįįňą in the Hoocąk language.[5]
The government initially designated this area in 1835 as an industrial and agricultural mission to theMenominee people of the area. Early settlement by European Americans began a few years later, stimulated in large part by the proximity of the area to the Fox River.[6]
Kimberly-Clark corporation was formed here in 1872.[7] It founded a majorpaper mill here in 1873, as the region had become a center of lumbering.[8] Profits from lumber stimulated the development of businesses and a variety of professions. Some people relocated to Neenah after the disastrous fire in Oshkosh in 1875.
Neenah is located at44°10′26″N88°28′6″W / 44.17389°N 88.46833°W /44.17389; -88.46833 (44.174035, −88.468508).[9]
According to theUnited States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.74 square miles (25.23 km2), of which, 9.37 square miles (24.27 km2) is land and 0.37 square miles (0.96 km2) is water.[10]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 1860 | 1,296 | — | |
| 1870 | 2,655 | 104.9% | |
| 1880 | 4,202 | 58.3% | |
| 1890 | 5,083 | 21.0% | |
| 1900 | 5,954 | 17.1% | |
| 1910 | 5,734 | −3.7% | |
| 1920 | 7,171 | 25.1% | |
| 1930 | 9,151 | 27.6% | |
| 1940 | 10,645 | 16.3% | |
| 1950 | 12,437 | 16.8% | |
| 1960 | 18,057 | 45.2% | |
| 1970 | 22,902 | 26.8% | |
| 1980 | 22,432 | −2.1% | |
| 1990 | 23,219 | 3.5% | |
| 2000 | 24,507 | 5.5% | |
| 2010 | 25,501 | 4.1% | |
| 2020 | 27,319 | 7.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[11] | |||
As of thecensus of 2020,[12] the population was 27,319. Thepopulation density was 2,915 inhabitants per square mile (1,125/km2). There were 12,164 housing units at an average density of 1,298 per square mile (501/km2). Ethnically, the population was 4.8%Hispanic orLatino of any race. When grouping both Hispanic and non-Hispanic people together by race, the city was 88.0%White, 2.3%Asian, 1.8%Black orAfrican American, 0.7%Native American, 0.1%Pacific Islander, 1.5% fromother races, and 5.8% from two or more races.
According to theAmerican Community Survey estimates for 2016–2020, the median income for a household in the city was $59,778, and the median income for a family was $77,229. Male full-time workers had a median income of $52,352 versus $40,085 for female workers. Theper capita income for the city was $33,420. About 8.6% of families and 11.8% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 18.7% of those under age 18 and 9.3% of those age 65 or over.[13] Of the population age 25 and over, 94.9% were high school graduates or higher and 32.1% had a bachelor's degree or higher.[14]
As of thecensus[15] of 2010, there were 25,501 people, 10,694 households, and 6,700 families living in the city. Thepopulation density was 2,762.8 inhabitants per square mile (1,066.7/km2). There were 11,313 housing units at an average density of 1,225.7 units per square mile (473.2 units/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.7%White, 1.3%African American, 0.7%Native American, 1.4%Asian, 1.3% fromother races, and 1.5% from two or more races.Hispanic orLatino of any race were 3.8% of the population.
There were 10,694 households, of which 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.6% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.3% were non-families. 30.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.96.
The median age in the city was 37.1 years. 25% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.6% were from 25 to 44; 27% were from 45 to 64; and 12.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.9% male and 51.1% female.
As of the census[16] of 2000, there were 24,507 people, 9,834 households and 6,578 families living in the city. Thepopulation density was 2,971.7 people per square mile (1,147.4 people/km2). There were 10,198 housing units at an average density of 1,236.6 units per square mile (477.5 units/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.08%White, 0.34%Black orAfrican American, 0.55%Native American, 0.96%Asian, 0.86% fromother races, and 1.20% from two or more races. 2.02% of the population wereHispanic orLatino of any race.
Thirty-five percent of the households had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.1% were non-families. 27.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.03.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.5% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 32.0% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $45,773, and the median income for a family was $55,329. Males had a median income of $39,140 versus $25,666 for females. Theper capita income for the city was $24,280. About 3.3% of families and 5.4% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 6.4% of those under age 18 and 7.2% of those age 65 or over.
There is a song about Neenah called “Neenah, Wisconsin” by Enunci8 and one called “Neenah Menasha” by Sponge. The latter is on Spotify.[citation needed]
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Neenah hosts significant paper and steel industries. Some paper companies includeEssity andKimberly-Clark. Kimberly-Clark was founded in Neenah and maintains significant operations there, though its headquarters moved to Irving, Texas in the 1980s.Manhole covers manufactured atNeenah Foundry can be found throughout the central and southern United States and parts of Europe.
Neenah is the headquarters of Plexus, a developer and manufacturer of electronic products, which also has engineering and manufacturing operations in the city. Also headquartered here areCobblestone Hotel Group, J. J. Keller & Associates, Miron Construction, Menasha Corporation.Theda Clark Hospital, NM Transfer, and Checker Logistics.
Founded in 1959, Neenah's Bergstrom-Mahler Museum has a collection ofglass art comprising over 5,000 pieces. It concentrates in glass paperweights, Germanic drinking vessels, and contemporary studio glass sculpture.[17]
Interstate 41 runs south to north through the center of the city. Bus service is operated byValley Transit.
Appleton International Airport provides commercial airline service for the city.Brennand Airport supportsgeneral aviation service.
Earlier served by theChicago & Northwestern, theSoo Line and theMilwaukee Road, Neenah today is on theCanadian National Railway's line fromChicago toInternational Falls.[18]
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