Little Chute
Village in Outagamie County, Wisconsin
Little Chute is a village in Outagamie County, Wisconsin, with 11,619 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 732 ft (223 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kimberly, 1.9 miles SW.
- 11,619residents (2020 Census)
- 732 ftelevation · 223 m
- 6.5 sq miland area · 16.8 km²
- 1,786 / sq mipopulation density
- 54140main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Little Chute
Little Chute is a village in Outagamie County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 11,619 at the 2020 census; the Census Bureau estimated it at 11,800 as of July 1, 2025. It is immediately east of the city of Appleton and runs along the Fox River. It is a part of the Appleton, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area.
The town was originally established as a trading post by French explorers who called it "La Petite Chute" (Little Chute). In the late 19th century, it was settled by Dutch Catholic immigrants from North Brabant, led initially by the Dominican Missionary Theodore J. van den Broek from Uden. The town became an outpost of Dutch Catholic immigrants in the Midwest. Little Chute is home to a full-scale Dutch-style working windmill, which has become a tourist attraction.
Prior to European exploration it is likely the Mississippian culture tribe, the Oneota lived in the area. The Oneota are believed to be the ancestors of the Winnebago or Ho-Chunk tribe. A historical marker near Little Chute commemorates the Treaty of the Cedars, a treaty which ceded 4 million acres of Native American land to the US government.
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Living in Little Chute
- Median household income
- $87,538
- Median home value
- $245,800
- Median rent
- $1,150/mo
- Median age
- 35.8
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Little Chute had 11,619 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 11,619 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,786 per sq mi (690 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Little Chute at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | Outagamie County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 11,619 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.51 sq mi (16.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.33 sq mi (0.85 km²) |
| Elevation | 732 ft (223 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.2911° N, 88.3204° W |
| ZIP codes | 54140, 54113, 54136 |
| Official website | littlechutewi.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5544950 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Little Chute
- Kimberly1.9 mi SW
- Combined Locks2.2 mi S
- Kaukauna3.0 mi E
- Appleton3.4 mi W
- Harrison7.0 mi S
- Wrightstown7.6 mi E
- Menasha7.6 mi SW
- Sherwood8.2 mi S
- Fox Crossing9.1 mi SW
- Forest Junction10.0 mi SE
- Greenville11.2 mi W
- Neenah11.8 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Little Chute
What county is Little Chute in?
Little Chute is in Outagamie County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Little Chute, WI?
11,619 people lived in Little Chute at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Little Chute, WI?
The main ZIP code is 54140. Other ZIP codes: 54113, 54136.
What is the elevation of Little Chute?
732 feet (223 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Little Chute?
Kimberly (1.9 mi), Combined Locks (2.2 mi), Kaukauna (3.0 mi), Appleton (3.4 mi), Harrison (7.0 mi).
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