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Neenah, Wisconsin

Neenah is a city in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States.
Population 27,319

Top Events in Neenah History

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1830History
It was the site of a Ho-Chunk village from at least the late 18th century through 1830.
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1835Culture
government initially designated this area in 1835 as an industrial and agricultural mission to the Menominee people of the area.
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1872History
Kimberly-Clark corporation was formed here in 1872.
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1873Government
It founded a major paper mill here in 1873, as the region had become a center of lumbering.
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1875Disaster
Some people relocated to Neenah after the disastrous fire in Oshkosh in 1875.
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1959Government
== Arts and culture == Founded in 1959, Neenah's Bergstrom-Mahler Museum has a collection of glass art comprising over 5,000 pieces.
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2000History
=== 2000 census === As of the census of 2000, there were 24,507 people, 9,834 households and 6,578 families living in the city.
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2010History
=== 2010 census === As of the census of 2010, there were 25,501 people, 10,694 households, and 6,700 families living in the city.
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2016History
According to the American Community Survey estimates for 2016–2020, the median income for a household in the city was $59,778, and the median income for a family was $77,229.
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2020History
It is a principal city of the Oshkosh–Neenah metropolitan statistical area, which consists of all of Winnebago County and had 171,730 residents in 2020.

Historical Timeline

1830History
It was the site of a Ho-Chunk village from at least the late 18th century through 1830.
1835Culture
government initially designated this area in 1835 as an industrial and agricultural mission to the Menominee people of the area.
1872History
Kimberly-Clark corporation was formed here in 1872.
1873Government
It founded a major paper mill here in 1873, as the region had become a center of lumbering.
1875Disaster
Some people relocated to Neenah after the disastrous fire in Oshkosh in 1875.
1959Government
== Arts and culture == Founded in 1959, Neenah's Bergstrom-Mahler Museum has a collection of glass art comprising over 5,000 pieces.
2000History
=== 2000 census === As of the census of 2000, there were 24,507 people, 9,834 households and 6,578 families living in the city.
2010History
=== 2010 census === As of the census of 2010, there were 25,501 people, 10,694 households, and 6,700 families living in the city.
2016History
According to the American Community Survey estimates for 2016–2020, the median income for a household in the city was $59,778, and the median income for a family was $77,229.
2020History
It is a principal city of the Oshkosh–Neenah metropolitan statistical area, which consists of all of Winnebago County and had 171,730 residents in 2020.

Did You Know?

1
Neenah is located in the state of Wisconsin.
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Neenah has a population of 27,319 residents.
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Neenah's population was 27,319 at the 2020 census.

Famous People from Neenah, Wisconsin

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Reid Ribble
Businessperson, Politician · Born Apr 5, 1956 · Age 69
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Wayne Kreklow
Basketball Player · Born Jan 4, 1957 · Age 69
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George Bergstrom
Architect · Born Mar 12, 1876 · Died Jun 17, 1955 (age 79)

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