Oshkosh (town), Wisconsin
| Oshkosh, Wisconsin | |
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Oshkosh Town Hall
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 Location of Oshkosh (town), Wisconsin |
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| Coordinates: 44°4′5″N 88°32′47″W / 44.06806°N 88.54639°WCoordinates: 44°4′5″N 88°32′47″W / 44.06806°N 88.54639°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Winnebago |
| Area | |
| • Total | 60.1 sq mi (155.7 km2) |
| • Land | 9.6 sq mi (24.9 km2) |
| • Water | 50.5 sq mi (130.8 km2) |
| Elevation | 748 ft (228 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 2,475 |
| • Density | 257/sq mi (99.4/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-60525 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583877 |
| Website | http://www.townofoshkosh.com/ |
Oshkosh is a town in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,475 at the 2010 census. The City of Oshkosh is located adjacent to and partially within the town. The unincorporated communities of Fairview Beach, Nichols Shore Acres, Plummer Point, Shangri La Point, and Winnebago are located within the town.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 60.1 square miles (155.7 km2), of which 9.6 square miles (24.9 km2) is land and 50.5 square miles (130.8 km2), or 84.02%, is water, consisting of a portion of Lake Winnebago.
The town was founded as the Town of Winnebago in 1839. The name was changed to the Town of Oshkosh in 1852, and the City of Oshkosh was created in 1853 from a portion of the town.
At the 2000 census, there were 3,234 people, 1,215 households and 868 families residing in the town. The population density was 310.5 per square mile (119.9/km²). There were 1,331 housing units at an average density of 127.8 per square mile (49.4/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 94.53% White, 1.89% Black or African American, 0.49% Native American, 1.67% Asian, 0.59% from other races, and 0.83% from two or more races. 0.93% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
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