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Appleton, WI

Founded 1848Calumet CountyElev. 241 m
Population
74,873
Median home
$211,500
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
40
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Appleton

Appleton is home to roughly 74,873 residents. Appleton was founded in 1848 and sits in Calumet County. The median age is 36.9 and the median household income is $77,450. Homes carry a median value of $211,500, and about 67% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (79.4%). Around 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 19 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
74,873
Median age
36.9
Median household income
$77,450
Per-capita income
$48,093
Poverty rate
8.5%
High-school grad or higher
94.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
37%
Unemployment
3.9%
Avg. commute
19.4 min
Work from home
11.2%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White79.4%
Hispanic or Latino6.9%
Black2.8%
Asian6.7%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts40%
Sales & office20.6%
Production, transportation & material moving18%
Service15.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$211,500
Median gross rent
$957/mo
Owner-occupied
66.7%
Median year built
1971
Households
30,860
Avg. household size
2.35

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Appleton has 40 public schools — 21 elementary, 6 middle, 9 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 9 schools
Reading45%
Math44%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Appleton eSchoolHighGrades 7–12charter
Appleton Technical AcademyHighGrades 9–12charter
East HighHighGrades 9–12
Fox Cities Leadership AcademyHighGrades 9–12charter
North HighHighGrades 9–12
Renaissance SchoolHighGrades 9–12charter
Tesla Engineering Charter SchoolHighGrades 9–12charter
Valley New SchoolHighGrades 7–12charter
West HighHighGrades 9–12
Einstein MiddleMiddleGrades 7–8
Kaleidoscope AcademyMiddleGrades 6–8charter
Madison MiddleMiddleGrades 7–8
Odyssey-MagellanMiddleGrades 2–8
Wilson MiddleMiddleGrades 7–8

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime28% below national
Appleton276
Wisconsin304
United States386
↓ 5% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime27% below national
Appleton1,422
Wisconsin1,260
United States1,952
↓ 3% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Appleton Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Appleton.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Outagamie County
Cold waveRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
HailRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Appleton is in Outagamie County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Appleton was founded in 1848 and sits in Calumet County. Elevation ~241 m.

Population trend
82K074,87318602024
Map of Appleton
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Historic places

16 on the National Register of Historic Places.

HearthstoneMain Hall, Lawrence UniversityWhorton, John Hart, HouseWashington SchoolMasonic TempleTompkins, James, HouseZion Lutheran ChurchTemple Zion and School
Notable people from Appleton
Willem DafoeEsmir BajraktarevićTerry ZwigoffJeff LoomisGreta Van SusterenSteven KruegerJohn Benjamin MurphySteve KagenJohn Francis DoerflerGarrett Lowney
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Nearby cities
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Registered sex offenders in Appleton, WI (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Appleton, Wisconsin.

Ryan T Matthies, 49
Appleton · 54914
AKA Daniel Larusso, Ryan Thomas Matthies
Miguel A Dejesus, 71ABSCONDER
Appleton · Outagamie County · 54911
AKA Miguel De Jesus, Miguel Angel De Jesus
Edward J Allender, 63ABSCONDER
Appleton · Outagamie County · 54911
AKA Cora Allender, Ace James Allender
Anthony A Williams, 36ABSCONDER
Appleton · Outagamie County · 54911
AKA Anthony Williams, Anthony Antione Williams
Danny Pegeese, 56
Appleton · Outagamie County · 54914
AKA Danny Robinson, Danny Martin
Christopher Joseph Nelson, 74ABSCONDER
Appleton · Outagamie County · 54914
AKA Chris Nelson, Christopher Joseph Nelson
Cristopher Garcia-Rivera, 36ABSCONDER
Appleton · Calumet County · 54915
AKA Cristopher Garcia, Cristopher Garcia Rivera
Juan C Felix Garcia, 51ABSCONDER
Appleton · Outagamie County · 54911
AKA Juan Felix, Juan Carlos Felix
Michael D Hill, 43ABSCONDER
Appleton · Outagamie County · 54914
AKA Michael Donte Hill, Michael Hannibal Hill
Michael S Thompson-Jones, 46ABSCONDER
Appleton · Outagamie County · 54911
AKA John Doe, Mikie Jones
Michael J Jones, 40ABSCONDER
Appleton · Outagamie County · 54915
AKA Michael James Jones, Mike Jones
Robert Harrison, 89ABSCONDER
Appleton · Outagamie County · 54911
AKA Robert Harrison, Robert G Harrison
Robert Johnson, 55ABSCONDER
Appleton · Outagamie County · 54911
AKA Johnnie Johnson, Bob L Johnson
John K Moore, 43ABSCONDER
Appleton · Outagamie County · 54914
AKA Johnboy Keith Moore, John K Moore
James Walker, 88
Appleton · Outagamie County · 54915
AKA James M Walker
James N Anderson, 49ABSCONDER
Appleton · Outagamie County · 54915
AKA Jimbo Nunzie Anderson, James Nunzie Anderson

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Appleton — frequently asked

What is the population of Appleton, Wisconsin?
Appleton has a population of about 74,873, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Appleton?
The median home value in Appleton is $211,500, and the median gross rent is $957/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Appleton safe? What is the crime rate?
Appleton Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 276 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Appleton face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Outagamie County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, lightning, hail.
How many schools are in Appleton?
Appleton has 40 public schools (21 elementary, 6 middle, 9 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Appleton?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Appleton. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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