Menasha, Wisconsin

Menasha, Wisconsin
City
Downtown Menasha, a historic place Downtown Menasha, a historic place
Location of Menasha, Wisconsin Location of Menasha, Wisconsin
Coordinates:
Country	United States
State	Wisconsin
Counties	Winnebago, Calumet
Government
• Mayor	Don Merkes
Area
• Total	7.52 sq mi (19.48 km2)
• Land	6.03 sq mi (15.62 km2)
• Water	1.49 sq mi (3.86 km2)
Elevation	755 ft (230 m)
Population (2010)
• Total	17,353
• Estimate (2012)	17,522
• Density	2,877.8/sq mi (1,111.1/km2)
Time zone	Central (CST) (UTC−6)
• Summer (DST)	CDT (UTC−5)
Area code	920
FIPS code	55-50825
GNIS feature ID	1569330
Website	cityofmenasha-wi.gov

Menasha is a city in Calumet and Winnebago counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 17,353 at the 2010 census. Of this, 15,144 were in Winnebago County, and 2,209 were in Calumet County. The city is located mostly in the Town of Menasha in Winnebago County; only a small portion is in the Town of Harrison in Calumet County. Doty Island is located partially in Menasha. The city's name comes from the Winnebago word meaning "thorn" or "island". Menasha is home to the Barlow Planetarium and Weis Earth Science Museum, both housed at the University of Wisconsin-Fox Valley.

Geography

Menasha is located at (44.2129, -88.4362). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.52 square miles (19.48 km²), of which, 6.03 square miles (15.62 km²) is land and 1.49 square miles (3.86 km²) is water.

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1860	1,436		—
1870	2,484		73.0%
1880	3,144		26.6%
1890	4,581		45.7%
1900	5,589		22.0%
1910	6,081		8.8%
1920	7,214		18.6%
1930	9,062		25.6%
1940	10,481		15.7%
1950	12,385		18.2%
1960	14,647		18.3%
1970	14,836		1.3%
1980	14,728		−0.7%
1990	14,711		−0.1%
2000	16,331		11.0%
2010	17,353		6.3%
Est. 2014	17,604		1.4%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 17,353 people, 7,405 households, and 4,415 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,877.8 inhabitants per square mile (1,111.1/km²). There were 7,973 housing units at an average density of 1,322.2 per square mile (510.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 90.8% White, 1.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 2.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 3.0% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.9% of the population.

There were 7,405 households of which 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.6% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.4% were non-families. 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.95.

The median age in the city was 36 years. 24.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.1% were from 25 to 44; 26.4% were from 45 to 64; and 11.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 16,331 people, 6,951 households, and 4,233 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,106.9 people per square mile (1,198.8/km²). There were 7,271 housing units at an average density of 1,383.3 per square mile (533.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.80% White, 0.54% African American, 0.61% Native American, 1.62% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.38% from other races, and 1.04% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.61% of the population.

There were 6,951 households out of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.1% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.1% were non-families. 31.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the city the age distribution of the population shows 25.6% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 33.6% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 96.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $39,936, and the median income for a family was $47,401. Males had a median income of $36,705 versus $25,176 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,743. About 5.4% of families and 6.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.5% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Government

The city of Menasha has a city council-mayor system of government. There are eight districts in the city, each represented by an aldermen. The council meets weekly with the mayor, Don Merkes.

Education

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Menasha High School

• Elementary schools
  • Clovis Grove Elementary School
  • Gegan Elementary School
  • Nicolet Elementary School
  • Jefferson Elementary School
  • Banta Elementary School
  • Butte des Morts Elementary School
  • Trinity Lutheran School
  • Bethel Lutheran School
  • St. Mary Catholic Elementary School
• Junior high/middle schools
  • Maplewood Middle School
  • Seton Catholic Middle School
  • Trinity Lutheran School
  • Bethel Lutheran School
• High schools
  • Menasha High School
  • Fox Valley Alternative School
• Colleges and universities
  • University of Wisconsin-Fox Valley

Notable people

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Elisha D. Smith Public Library in Menasha

• Joseph H. Anderson, legislator
• John A. Bryan, U.S. diplomat
• Silas Bullard, jurist and legislator
• Elmer J. Burr, Medal of Honor recipient
• Arnold J. Cane, jurist and legislator
• Connie Clausen, television and Broadway actress, literary agent, and author of "I Love You Honey but The Season's Over", a memoir about Menasha
• Jean Pond Miner Coburn, sculptor
• Samuel A. Cook, U.S. Representative
• William Duchman, legislator and sawmill operator
• William P. Grimes, legislator and businessman
• Eric Hinske, outfielder for the Chicago Cubs and former American League Rookie of the Year.
• Joan Jaykoski, baseball player
• James C. Kerwin, Wisconsin Supreme Court
• Dave Koslo, MLB player for the New York Giants, Baltimore Orioles, and the Milwaukee Braves
• Jean Kraft, opera singer
• Publius Virgilius Lawson, six-term mayor, historian, manufacturer, lawyer
• Jeff Loomis, heavy metal guitarist
• Thomas J. O'Malley, Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin
• Curtis Reed, mayor of Menasha, businessman
• Richard J. Steffens, legislator
• Leslie J. Westberg, U.S. Air Force brigadier general

External links

• City of Menasha
• Town of Menasha
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