Oshkosh (town), Wisconsin facts for kids
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Oshkosh, Wisconsin
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Oshkosh Town Hall
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| Nickname(s):
Sawdust City
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| Motto(s):
“On the Water.”
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Location of Town of Oshkosh, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Winnebago |
| Settled | 1853 |
| 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
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| • Total | 2,439 |
| • Density | 254/sq mi (98.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
54901
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| 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, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,439 people lived there. It is a smaller town located next to the larger City of Oshkosh. Some smaller communities like Nichols Shore Acres and Plummer Point are also part of the town.
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About the Town of Oshkosh
The Town of Oshkosh is in the state of Wisconsin. It is known for its beautiful natural areas. The town is close to a big city, which is also called Oshkosh.
Where is Oshkosh Located?
The town covers a total area of about 155.7 square kilometers (about 60.1 square miles). Most of this area, about 130.8 square kilometers (50.5 square miles), is water. This water is part of Lake Winnebago, a very large lake. The land area is about 24.9 square kilometers (9.6 square miles).
A Look at Oshkosh's Past
The town was first started in 1839. Back then, it was called the Town of Winnebago. Later, in 1852, its name was changed to the Town of Oshkosh. The bigger City of Oshkosh was formed from a part of this town in 1853.
People Living in Oshkosh
In 2000, there were 3,234 people living in the town. There were 1,215 homes and 868 families.
Who Lives Here?
Most people in the town are White. There are also people of Black, Native American, and Asian backgrounds. Some people are of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
Families and Ages
About 26% of homes had children under 18 years old. Most homes were married couples living together. The average home had about 2.46 people.
The people living in Oshkosh are of different ages. About 20% were under 18 years old. About 11% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 40 years.
See also
In Spanish: Oshkosh (condado de Winnebago, Wisconsin) para niños
