Appleton Authority

Appleton is a upper-middle-income small city of 75,023.

Appleton, Wisconsin

Appleton, in Calumet County, Wisconsin, operates as a Wisconsin city of 75,023. Households here earn a median of $80,483.

Definition and scope

Appleton sits within Calumet County, Wisconsin, one of Wisconsin's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 8 and is part of the Appleton, WI metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Appleton has approximately 75,023 residents. The median age is 37.5 years. Roughly 67% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $231,400.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 79.5%
• Black or African American: 2.8%
• Hispanic or Latino: 6.6%
• Asian: 6.6%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Appleton is $80,483. Poverty rate stands at 8.3%. Unemployment rate at last release was 2.4%. Educational attainment: 38.2% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Appleton:

• Public schools: 40
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 2

Getting around

For air travel, residents typically use Appleton International Airport. Federal court business routes through Outagamie County Justice Center. Amtrak service is available at Columbus, Wisconsin.

Geography and climate

Appleton sits at an elevation of 780 feet above sea level. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 5a.

References

• Wisconsin State Authority — state-level reference for Wisconsin.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.