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Oneida County
Oneida County Courthouse in Rhinelander
Oneida County Courthouse in Rhinelander
Map of Wisconsin highlighting Oneida County
Location within the U.S. state of Wisconsin
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Wisconsin's location within the U.S.
Country  United States
State  Wisconsin
Founded 1887
Named for Oneida people
Seat Rhinelander
Largest city Rhinelander
Area
 • Total 1,236 sq mi (3,200 km2)
 • Land 1,113 sq mi (2,880 km2)
 • Water 123 sq mi (320 km2)  10%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 37,845
 • Estimate 
(2023)
38,226 Increase
 • Density 34/sq mi (13/km2)
Time zone UTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district 7th

Oneida County is a county in the state of Wisconsin, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 37,845. Its county seat is Rhinelander.

History

Oneida County was formed in 1887 from sections of Lincoln County. It was named after the indigenous Oneida tribe, one of the five nations of the Iroquois.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,236 square miles (3,200 km2), of which 1,113 square miles (2,880 km2) are land and 123 square miles (320 km2) (10%) are covered by water. Most people visit Oneida County to enjoy its lakes. In particular, tourists flock to Minocqua, a town of nearly 5,000 people with a summer population around 15,000.

Adjacent counties

Major highways

  • US 8.svg U.S. Highway 8
  • US 45.svg U.S. Highway 45
  • US 51.svg U.S. Highway 51
  • WIS 17.svg Highway 17 (Wisconsin)
  • WIS 32.svg Highway 32 (Wisconsin)
  • WIS 47.svg Highway 47 (Wisconsin)
  • WIS 70.svg Highway 70 (Wisconsin)

Railroads

  • Watco

Buses

  • Bay Area Rural Transit
  • List of intercity bus stops in Wisconsin

Airports

Oneida County is served by two public-use airports:

  • Rhinelander–Oneida County Airport (KRHI) serves the county and surrounding communities with both scheduled commercial jet service and general aviation services.
  • Three Lakes Municipal Airport (40D) enhances county general aviation service.

Dolhun Field Airport is also located in the county, but it is for private use by the members of the Dolhun Field Airpark Owners Association.

National protected area

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1890 5,010
1900 8,875 77.1%
1910 11,433 28.8%
1920 13,996 22.4%
1930 15,899 13.6%
1940 18,938 19.1%
1950 20,648 9.0%
1960 22,112 7.1%
1970 24,427 10.5%
1980 31,216 27.8%
1990 31,679 1.5%
2000 36,776 16.1%
2010 35,998 −2.1%
2020 37,845 5.1%
U.S. Decennial Census
1790–1960 1900–1990
1990–2000 2010 2020
USA Oneida County, Wisconsin age pyramid
2000 Census Age Pyramid for Oneida County

2020 census

As of the census of 2020, the population was 37,845. The population density was 34.0 people per square mile (13.1 people/km2). There were 30,465 housing units at an average density of 27.3 units per square mile (10.5 units/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 93.7% White, 1.2% Native American, 0.6% Black or African American, 0.5% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 3.3% from two or more races. Ethnically, the population was 1.5% Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Communities

City

Towns

Oneida County Wisconsin Sign US 45
Oneida County sign on U.S. Route 45

Census-designated places

Unincorporated communities

Ghost towns/neighborhoods

See also

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