Menasha
City in Winnebago County, Wisconsin
Menasha is a city in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, with 18,268 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 755 ft (230 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fox Crossing, 2.7 miles W.
- 18,268residents (2020 Census)
- 755 ftelevation · 230 m
- 6.0 sq miland area · 15.7 km²
- 3,022 / sq mipopulation density
- 54915ZIP code
About Menasha
Menasha () is a city in Winnebago and Calumet counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 18,268 at the 2020 census, of which 15,144 were in Winnebago County and 2,209 were in Calumet County. The city's name comes from the Menominee language, in which it is known as Menāēhsaeh, meaning "little island". At the time of European contact, a Ho-Chunk village known as "Menashay" stood on what is now Doty Island, led by Chief Hootschope (Four Legs). It is part of the Fox Cities region of Wisconsin. Doty Island is located partially in Menasha, which it shares with Neenah.
The Menominee people inhabited the Fox River Valley for over 10,000 years. In the Treaty of the Cedars (1836), the Menominee ceded approximately 4,000,000 acres of land, including present-day Menasha, to the United States for $700,000 (approximately 17 cents per acre). This cession opened the region to logging and European-American settlement. Menasha's location on the Fox River and Lake Winnebago subsequently led to its development as a transportation hub and later a center for paper production and wooden ware products.
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Living in Menasha
- Median household income
- $64,698
- Median home value
- $191,800
- Median rent
- $903/mo
- Median age
- 37.6
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Menasha had 18,268 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 18,268 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,022 per sq mi (1,167 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Menasha at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | Winnebago County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 18,268 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.04 sq mi (15.7 km²) |
| Water area | 1.73 sq mi (4.49 km²) |
| Elevation | 755 ft (230 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.2123° N, 88.4274° W |
| ZIP code | 54915 |
| Official website | cityofmenasha-wi.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5550825 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Menasha
- Fox Crossing2.7 mi W
- Neenah4.2 mi SW
- Appleton5.0 mi N
- Kimberly5.8 mi NE
- Harrison6.7 mi E
- Combined Locks7.0 mi NE
- Little Chute7.6 mi NE
- Greenville7.7 mi NW
- Sherwood7.9 mi E
- Kaukauna9.2 mi NE
- Stockbridge11.5 mi SE
- Winchester11.6 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Menasha
What county is Menasha in?
Menasha is in Winnebago County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Menasha, WI?
18,268 people lived in Menasha at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Menasha, WI?
The ZIP code of Menasha is 54915.
What is the elevation of Menasha?
755 feet (230 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Menasha?
Fox Crossing (2.7 mi), Neenah (4.2 mi), Appleton (5.0 mi), Kimberly (5.8 mi), Harrison (6.7 mi).
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