Oshkosh Population 2026

Oshkosh has a population of 66,555, making it the #587 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Wisconsin. It is about 132× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

Location of Oshkosh (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

66,555

Rank in United States

#587

Coordinates

44.02°N, 88.54°W

~234 m elevation · America/Chicago

Distance to capital (Washington)

1,114 km

692 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Wisconsin

City	Population	Rank in United States
Milwaukee	563,531	#32
Madison	280,305	#74
Green Bay	105,207	#302
Kenosha	99,858	#325
Racine	77,742	#473
Appleton	74,139	#511
Waukesha	71,970	#529
Eau Claire	67,778	#569

Cities near Oshkosh

Neenah25,792 people · ~19 km away
Menasha17,572 people · ~21 km away
Appleton74,139 people · ~28 km away
Fond du Lac42,933 people · ~29 km away
Kaukauna15,854 people · ~35 km away
De Pere24,724 people · ~61 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Oshkosh?

Oshkosh has a population of 66,555 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #587 biggest city in United States.

What state is Oshkosh in?

Oshkosh is located in Wisconsin, United States.

Is Oshkosh the capital of United States?

No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 1,114 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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