Appleton, WI Demographics
A map of Appleton's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 59,472 | 78.6% |
Hispanic | 5,499 | 7.3% |
Asian | 4,805 | 6.4% |
Multiracial | 2,995 | 4.0% |
Black | 2,092 | 2.8% |
Native American/Other | 781 | 1.0% |
Appleton, Wisconsin had a population of 75,644 in 2020. It was 78.6% White, 2.8% Black, 6.4% Asian, 7.3% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 4.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Appleton, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Appleton is the 6th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Appleton's White Population
59,472 residents of Appleton identify as White, or 78.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Appleton roughly similar to the White share of the population of Wisconsin (78.6% White). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Appleton is ranked #718 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Appleton is less White than neighboring Kimberly (88% White), Little Chute (88.2% White), Menasha (79% White), Combined Locks (92.3% White), and Fox Crossing (82.9% White).
Appleton's Black Population
2,092 residents of Appleton identify as Black, or 2.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Appleton roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Wisconsin (6.2% Black). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Appleton is ranked #59 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Appleton is more Black than neighboring Kimberly (1.3% Black), Little Chute (1% Black), Menasha (2.2% Black), Combined Locks (0.8% Black), and Fox Crossing (1.8% Black).
Appleton's Asian Population
4,805 residents of Appleton identify as Asian, or 6.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Appleton roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Wisconsin (3% Asian). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Appleton is ranked #17 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Appleton is more Asian than neighboring Kimberly (2.7% Asian), Little Chute (1.9% Asian), Menasha (3.8% Asian), Combined Locks (0.7% Asian), and Fox Crossing (4.1% Asian).
Appleton's Hispanic Population
5,499 residents of Appleton identify as Hispanic, or 7.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Appleton roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Wisconsin (7.6% Hispanic). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Appleton is ranked #120 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Appleton is more Hispanic than neighboring Kimberly (3.8% Hispanic), Little Chute (4.7% Hispanic), Combined Locks (3% Hispanic), and Fox Crossing (6.9% Hispanic). Appleton is less Hispanic than neighboring Menasha (10.3% Hispanic).
Appleton's Native American/Other Population
781 residents of Appleton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Appleton roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Wisconsin (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Appleton is ranked #210 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Appleton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kimberly (0.5% Native American/Other), Little Chute (0.9% Native American/Other), Menasha (0.9% Native American/Other), Combined Locks (0.4% Native American/Other), and Fox Crossing (0.6% Native American/Other).
Appleton's Multiracial Population
2,995 residents of Appleton identify as Multiracial, or 4.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Appleton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Wisconsin (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Appleton is ranked #179 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Appleton is more Multiracial than neighboring Kimberly (3.7% Multiracial), Little Chute (3.3% Multiracial), Menasha (3.9% Multiracial), Combined Locks (2.8% Multiracial), and Fox Crossing (3.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.