Demographics

The City of Neenah Snapshot provides the basic demographic information that will give you a flavor for the City. For more detailed or specific demographic information please contact the Community Development Department and we’ll be happy to provide it to you! Check out the Neenah Snapshot for more detailed information.

Quick Info

• 2016 population 26,050
• 2015 Metro area population approximately 220,000
• 90 minutes north of Milwaukee
• 30 minutes south of Green Bay
• Easy drive from Madison & Milwaukee (1.5 hrs), Chicago (3 hrs) and Minneapolis (4.5 hrs)
• Over 1,000 business establishments
• Proudly located in the New North – the 18 county region in Northeast Wisconsin. The New North brand unites the region both internally and externally, signifying the collective economic power behind our 18 counties.
• Metro area recognized by Forbes as one of the “Best Small Places for Business & Careers” in 2009.
• Recognized as one of the “Best Performing Cities” relative to creating and sustaining jobs and economic growth by the Milken Institute in 2008.
• The Fox Cities area has been recognized as a “100 Best Communities for Young People” three times in a row by the America’s Promise Alliance for Youth (2006, 2007 & 2008). The area was selected for its commitment to provide a healthy, safe and caring environment for young people to live and grow up.

For demographic information on the greater Fox Cities area, please visit the Fox Cities Economic Development Partnership website and click on ‘Regional Profile’.