Menasha, Wisconsin

Menasha (/məˈnæʃə/) 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 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".[6] In the Menominee language, it is known as Menāēhsaeh, meaning "little island".[7] Menasha is home to the Barlow Planetarium and Weis Earth Science Museum, both housed at the University of Wisconsin-Fox Valley.

This article is about the city. For the adjacent former town, see Menasha (town), Wisconsin.

Menasha, Wisconsin
City
Downtown Menasha, a historic district
Location of Menasha in Calumet County, Wisconsin.
Coordinates: 44°13′N 88°26′W
Country United States
State Wisconsin
CountiesWinnebago, Calumet
Government
 • MayorDon Merkes
Area
 • Total7.78 sq mi (20.16 km2)
 • Land6.05 sq mi (15.66 km2)
 • Water1.74 sq mi (4.50 km2)
Elevation755 ft (230 m)
Population
 • Total17,353
 • Estimate 
(2019)[4]
17,873
 • Density2,956.17/sq mi (1,141.44/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Area code920
FIPS code55-50825[5]
GNIS feature ID1569330[2]
Websitecityofmenasha-wi.gov

Geography

Menasha is located at 44°13′N 88°26′W (44.2129, −88.4362).[8] 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.[9]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
18601,436—
18702,48473.0%
18803,14426.6%
18904,58145.7%
19005,58922.0%
19106,0818.8%
19207,21418.6%
19309,06225.6%
194010,48115.7%
195012,38518.2%
196014,64718.3%
197014,8361.3%
198014,728−0.7%
199014,711−0.1%
200016,33111.0%
201017,3536.3%
Est. 201917,873[4]3.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]

2010 census

At the 2010 census there were 17,353 people, 7,405 households, and 4,415 families living 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%.[3]

Of the 7,405 households 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 households were one person and 9.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.95.

The median age 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 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

2000 census

At the 2000 census there were 16,331 people, 6,951 households, and 4,233 families living 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%.[5]

Of the 6,951 households 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 households were one person and 10.0% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.99.

The age distribution was 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% 65 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 household income was $39,936 and the median family income 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.

Religion
Menasha's St. Thomas Episcopal Church was designed by Harry Weese

The Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) has two churches in Menasha: Bethel Lutheran Church[11] and Mount Calvary Lutheran Church.[12]

Architect Harry Weese designed Menasha's St Thomas' Episcopal Church.

Education
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
    • 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
Elisha D. Smith Public Library in Menasha

References
  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 18, 2012.
  4. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  5. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  6. Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 101.
  7. Hoffman, Mike. "Menominee Place Names in Wisconsin". The Menominee Clans Story. Retrieved October 5, 2018.
  8. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  9. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved November 18, 2012.
  10. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  11. "Bethel Lutheran Church".
  12. "Mount Calvary Lutheran Church (WELS)".
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