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Nekoosa

County:
Wood County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
3.384
State:
Wisconsin

Nekoosa is a city located in Wood County, Wisconsin. Nekoosa has a 2026 population of 2,385. Nekoosa is currently declining at a rate of -0.42% annually and its population has decreased by -2.53% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,447 in 2020.

The median household income in Nekoosa is $46,458 with a poverty rate of 16.58%. The median age in Nekoosa is 43.1 years: 42.4 years for males, and 44.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 88.6 males.

2.4K
Total Population
705
Density (mi²)
-10 -0.42%
Growth

Nekoosa Population

Nekoosa Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,385-10-0.42%
20252,395-11-0.46%
20242,406-12-0.5%
20232,418-2-0.08%
20222,420-15-0.62%
20212,435-12-0.49%
20202,447-2-0.08%
20192,415-28-1.15%
20182,443150.62%
20172,428-18-0.74%
20162,446-24-0.97%
20152,470-27-1.08%
20142,497-28-1.11%
20132,525-23-0.9%
20122,548-19-0.74%
20112,567-13-0.5%
20102,58000%
20002,590331.29%
19902,557381.51%
19802,51940.16%
19602,51500%

Median Age

Overall: 43.1 years
Female: 44.3 years
Male: 42.4 years

Nekoosa Adults

There are 1,776 adults, (607 of whom are seniors) in Nekoosa.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,283 (53%)
Male: 1,137 (47%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Nekoosa includes 85.54% White, 7.15% Asian, 4.01% other race, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,07085.54%
Asian1737.15%
Other race974.01%
Two or more races461.9%
Black or African American180.74%
Native American160.66%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White411.69%
Other race291.2%
Two or more races90.37%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,02983.84%
Asian1737.15%
Other race682.81%
Two or more races371.53%
Black or African American180.74%
Native American160.66%

Nekoosa Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Nekoosa 's average per capita income is $35,929. Household income levels show a median of $46,458. The poverty rate stands at 16.58%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$90,761-
Families$70,234$77,545
Households$46,458$63,564
Non Families$30,683$41,968

$35,929

Average Income

$46,458

Median Household Income

16.58%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)