Appleton, Wisconsin
Appleton: city in and county seat of Outagamie County, Wisconsin
About
Appleton is a city located in the county of Outagamie in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,490 and a population density of 23 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,681 inhabitants.
The city was created 178 years ago in 1847.
Quick Facts about Appleton
| Population | 1,681 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Wisconsin (United States) |
| County | Outagamie County |
| Phone Area Codes | 920 |
| Area | 64.68 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 44.2619,-88.4154 |
| Altitude | 791 feet / 241 meters |
| Capital city | Appleton is capital of Outagamie County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1848 (178 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time | 22:24:35 (22nd April 2026) |
| Postal code | 54911 |
| Density | 26 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 11.36% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 67℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Appleton is located at 44°15'43"N 88°24'55"W (44.2619300, -88.4153800).
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Official website of Appleton
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Appleton increased by 11.36% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,490 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,630 | 8.59% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,642 | 0.73% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,657 | 0.91% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,663 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,661 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,670 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,676 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,673 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,679 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,681 | 0.12% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Appleton
1Hearthstone Historic House Museum
625 W Prospect Ave, Appleton, WI 54911, United States View details
Phone: +19207308204 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Appleton
1Center Town Hall
N3990 WI-47, Appleton, WI 54913 View details
Phone: +19207317229 | Website available
2Buchanan Town Hall
N178 County Rd N, Appleton, WI 54915 View details
Phone: +19207348599 | Website available
3Appleton City Hall
100 N Appleton St, Appleton, WI 54911 View details
Phone: +19208326173 | Website available
People born in Appleton (93)
People born in Appleton, including actor Willem Dafoe, commentator, television personality, and lawyer Greta Van Susteren, surgeon John Benjamin Murphy, .
More notable people
- Steve Kagen (American politician) he was born in 12/12/1949
- Jeff Loomis (American musician) he was born in 14/09/1971
- Terry Zwigoff (American filmmaker) he was born in 18/05/1949
- Cole Konrad (American wrestler) he was born in 02/04/1984
- William Averill Stowell (American university teacher (1882-1950)) he was born in 29/03/1882
- Harold Vernon Froehlich (American politician) he was born in 12/05/1932
- Sarah Hagen (association football player) she was born in 18/11/1989
- Alfred Milotte (American film director (1905-1989)) he was born in 24/11/1904
- Brian Butch (American basketball player) he was born in 22/12/1984
- Roger Jenkins (American ice hockey player) he was born in 18/11/1911
- Dick Rosenzweig (American entrepreneur and television producer)
- A. J. Klein (American football player, linebacker) he was born in 30/07/1991
- Amy McKenzie (American actor and producer) she was born in 02/08/1959
- Arnie Fielkow (American politician)
- Bernie DeKoven (American game designer) he was born in 15/10/1941
- Bob Corbin (American politician) he was born in 08/12/1922
- Charles McKay (American naturalist and explorer) he was born in 21/04/1855
- Christine Boskoff (American mountain climber) she was born in 07/09/1967
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Appleton, WI. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 239017 | Lawrence University | Appleton (WI) | 54911 |
Nearby Transit Stations (20)
Rail and bus stations connected to Appleton, WI. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| APP | Appleton, Wisconsin | 100 East Washington St. | BUS |
| OSU | Oshkosh, WI | 208 Osceola Street | BUS |
| OSH | Oshkosh, Wisconsin | 525 West 20th Ave. | BUS |
| GBY | Green Bay, Wisconsin | 800 Cedar Street | BUS |
| WAU | Waupaca, Wisconsin | 1222 West Fulton St. | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Appleton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Appleton Post Office | Appleton (WI) | 54911 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Appleton, Maine town in Knox County, Maine with a population of 1,381 people.
- Appleton, Minnesota city in Swift County, Minnesota, United States with a population of 187 people.
Other cities in Outagamie County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Outagamie County , WI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Greenville | 12,529 | Town in Outagamie County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Little Chute | 12,164 | Village in Outagamie County, Wisconsin |
| Kimberly | 6,869 | Village in Outagamie County, Wisconsin |
| Combined Locks | 3,607 | Village in Outagamie County, Wisconsin |
| Seymour | 3,440 | City in Wisconsin, United States |
| Hortonville | 2,976 | Village in Outagamie County, Wisconsin |
| Dale | 2,928 | Human settlement in Outagamie County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Medina | 1,480 | Civil town in Dane County, Wisconsin |
| Kaukauna | 1,341 | Third-class city in Outagamie County, Wisconsin |
| Black Creek | 1,244 | Village in Wisconsin, United States |
| Cicero | 1,103 | Civil town in Outagamie County, Wisconsin |
| Shiocton | 914 | Village in Outagamie County, Wisconsin |
| Bear Creek | 799 | Village in Outagamie County, Wisconsin |
| Freedom | 475 | Civil town in Outagamie County, Wisconsin |
| Nichols | 283 | Village in Outagamie County, Wisconsin |
Distance to Other Cities
Appleton distances to largest Wisconsin cities