Oneida County

As of the 2020 Census, Oneida County, WI, has a population of approximately 37,845. The racial makeup is about 94.8% White, 1.8% Native American, 1.0% Asian, 0.6% African American, and 1.8% Hispanic or Latino. The median age is around 50 years. Households average 2.3 persons and median household income is $53,152, with about 9.1% of the population below the poverty line.

As of 2023, Oneida County, WI has a median home value of approximately $210,000. The median rent is around $850 per month. The homeownership rate stands at about 75%, with a vacancy rate of 15%. The county has around 20,000 housing units, with the majority being single-family homes. The average household size is 2.3 people. Property taxes average around 1.7% of home value annually. Housing prices have seen a modest annual appreciation rate of about 4% over recent years.

Note: Data is approximate and subject to change.

Oneida County, WI most recently held elections in November 2022, which included races for U.S. Senate, House of Representatives, State Senate, State Assembly, and local positions.

For the U.S. Senate, incumbent Republican Ron Johnson faced Democrat Mandela Barnes. Johnson received 52% of the vote, while Barnes secured 48%. In the House of Representatives 7th District race, Republican Tom Tiffany won with 62% against Democrat Richard Ausman, who got 38%.

State Senate District 12 saw Republican incumbent Mary Felzkowski re-elected with 61% over Democrat Jane Kundert's 39%. The State Assembly District 34 race was won by Republican incumbent Rob Swearingen, who received 65%, compared to Democrat Kirk Bangstad's 35%.

Local positions, such as County Board Supervisors, had various candidates depending on the district, with mixed results typically favoring incumbents. Voter turnout for the county was around 70%, reflecting robust civic participation.

As of recent data, Oneida County, WI, has an adult high school graduation rate of approximately 93.3%, which is higher than the national average of around 88%. About 25% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of about 33% and the Wisconsin state average of about 30%. This shows that, while Oneida County excels in high school graduation rates, it lags behind both the state and national averages for higher education attainment.

As of the most recent data, Oneida County, WI has a labor force participation rate of around 61.5%, with an unemployment rate fluctuating between 3% to 4%, generally aligning with the national average of around 3.8% as of 2023. The county has about 18,000 employed individuals.

Top industries in Oneida County include Health Care and Social Assistance (approximately 18% of employment), Retail Trade (around 13%), and Manufacturing (about 10%). These figures contrast slightly with national averages, where Health Care and Social Assistance is about 14.8%, Retail Trade is around 10.9%, and Manufacturing is about 8.5%. Compared to the state of Wisconsin, Oneida County shows a higher employment percentage in Health Care and Retail relative to Manufacturing.

Overall, Oneida County’s employment landscape is fairly balanced but has a pronounced emphasis on service-oriented sectors such as health care and retail.

Oneida County, WI, has an average household income of approximately $58,048 according to the U.S. Census Bureau's data. In contrast, the average household income nationwide is about $68,703, while Wisconsin's state average household income is around $64,168. This indicates that Oneida County's average income is lower than both the national and state averages.

These figures highlight a disparity, with Oneida County trailing behind both state and national averages, which may impact local economic conditions and living standards.

As of the latest available data, Oneida County, Wisconsin has a relatively low crime rate compared to national averages. Here are some key statistics for the county:

The crime rates per 1,000 residents are roughly as follows:

• Violent Crime: 0.7
• Property Crime: 4.4
• Burglary: 0.8
• Larceny-Theft: 3.2
• Motor Vehicle Theft: 0.4
• Arson: 0.1

These figures indicate that Oneida County is a relatively safe place to live, with most crime focused on property offenses.