Nekoosa, Wisconsin
Nekoosa: Fourth-class city in Wood County, Wisconsin, United States
About
Nekoosa is a city located in the county of Wood in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,580 and a population density of 293 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,391 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Nekoosa
| Population : | 2,391 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Wisconsin (United States) |
| County : | Wood County |
| Postal code : | 54457 |
| Area : | 8.8 km2 |
| Altitude : | 951 feet / 290 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 05:27:18 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 272 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.9% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Nekoosa is located at 44°18'45"N 89°54'15"W (44.3124600, -89.9042900).
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- Official Website
Official website of Nekoosa
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Nekoosa decreased by 7.9% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,580 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,567 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,547 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,522 | -0.99% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,494 | -1.12% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,469 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,445 | -0.98% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,428 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,445 | 0.7% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,422 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,391 | -1.3% | estimation process |
People born in Nekoosa (2)
People born in Nekoosa, including Menominee leader Chief Oshkosh, football player and coach Edgar Manske, .
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Schools in Nekoosa
College & universities near Nekoosa, WI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 239220 | Mid-State Technical College | Wisconsin Rapids (WI) | 54494 |
Stations (17)
Amtrak & bus stations near Nekoosa, WI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WIR | Wisconsin Rapids, WI | 2611 West Grand Avenue | BUS |
| SVU | Stevens Point, WI | 2050 4th Avenue | BUS |
| SVP | Stevens Point, Wisconsin | 200 Division St. | BUS |
| WSF | Westfield, WI | 244 North Pioneer Park Road | BUS |
| TOH | Tomah | North Superior Ave. and Washington St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Nekoosa
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Nekoosa Post Office | Nekoosa (WI) | 54457 |
Other cities in Wood County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wood County , WI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Rapids | 17,555 | Third-class city in and county seat of Wood County, Wisconsin |
| Lake Wazeecha | 2,651 | Census designated place |
| Port Edwards | 1,338 | Village in Wood County, Wisconsin |
| Rudolph | 964 | Village in Wood County, Wisconsin |
| Arpin | 896 | Civil town in Wood County, Wisconsin |
| Auburndale | 822 | Civil town in Wood County, Wisconsin |
| Pittsville | 820 | City in Wood County, Wisconsin |
| Sherry | 793 | Human settlement in Wood County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Marshfield | 780 | City in Wood and Marathon counties in Wisconsin, United States |
| Hewitt | 777 | Village in Wood County, Wisconsin |
| Biron | 761 | Village in Wood County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Milladore | 652 | Civil town in Wood County, Wisconsin |
| Vesper | 539 | Village in Wood County, Wisconsin |
| Cranmoor | 156 | Human settlement in Wood County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Nekoosa distances to largest Wisconsin cities
