Wisconsin

Outagamie

190,705
2020 population
1860
first census record
17
census records

About Outagamie

Outagamie, Wisconsin, first appears in the United States federal census in 1860, when it recorded a population of 9,587. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 190,705.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 2 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Fox Wars — Butte des Morts Massacre, Fox Wars (Second Fox War 1728-1733), and 52 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020190,705
2010176,695
2000160,971
1990140,510
1980128,799
1970119,356
1960101,794
195081,722
194070,032
193062,790
192055,113
191049,102
190046,247
189038,690
188028,716
187018,430
18609,587
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Outagamie

Military engagements that took place in Outagamie, Wisconsin.

Fox Wars — Butte des Morts Massacre
1728
Fox Wars (Second Fox War 1728-1733)
1730

Historic places in Outagamie

National Register of Historic Places listings in Outagamie, Wisconsin.

Temple Zion and School
Appleton
Rogers, Henry J,. and Cremora, House
Appleton
Appleton Locks 1-3 Historic District
Appleton
Appleton Lock 4 Historic District
Appleton
Black, Merritt, House
Kaukauna
Cedars Lock and Dam Historic District
Little Chute
Masonic Temple
Appleton
Main Hall, Lawrence University
Appleton
Kaukauna Locks Historic District
Kaukauna
Appleton Wire Works
Appleton
College Avenue Historic District
Appleton
Fox River Paper Company Historic District
Appleton
Peters, George, House
Black Creek
Center Valley Grade School
Center
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Native Heritage
The Native nations who held this land, mapped across time from before European contact to today.
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Frequently asked about Outagamie

When does Outagamie first appear in the US census?
Outagamie, Wisconsin first appears in the federal census in 1860, with a recorded population of 9,587.
What is the population of Outagamie?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Outagamie had a recorded population of 190,705.
Were any battles fought in Outagamie?
2 documented military engagements took place in Outagamie, including Fox Wars — Butte des Morts Massacre, Fox Wars (Second Fox War 1728-1733).
How many historic places are in Outagamie?
52 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Outagamie, Wisconsin.
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