Neenah

Neenah

General Information
Name	Neenah
Native Name
Other Names
Settlement Type	City
Transliteration
Language 1
Type 1
Info 1
Location
Coordinates	44°10 52°N
Map
Population
Total	27,319
Density	per km²
Area
Total	km²
Land	km²
Water	km²
Government
Type
Leader
Time Zone
Standard	UTC-6
DST	UTC-5

Neenah is a city in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It is situated on the Fox River, just south of Appleton. Neenah is part of the Fox Cities region, which is a group of cities, towns, and villages along the Fox River.

History

Neenah was founded in 1843 and has a rich history tied to the paper industry. The city was named after the Winnebago word for "water" or "running water." The Kimberly-Clark Corporation, a major paper products manufacturer, was founded in Neenah in 1872.

Geography

Neenah is located at

   
       44°10 
       52°N
   

. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.61 square miles, of which 9.23 square miles is land and 0.38 square miles is water.

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, the population of Neenah was 27,319. The city is part of the Appleton metropolitan area, which is one of the fastest-growing regions in Wisconsin.

Economy

Neenah's economy has historically been centered around the paper industry, with companies like Kimberly-Clark and Neenah Paper having a significant presence. The city is also home to a variety of other industries, including manufacturing and healthcare.

Education

Neenah is served by the Neenah Joint School District, which includes several elementary schools, a middle school, and Neenah High School. The city is also in proximity to higher education institutions such as University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and Fox Valley Technical College.

Transportation

Neenah is accessible via Interstate 41, which runs north-south through the city. The city is also served by the Valley Transit bus system, providing public transportation throughout the Fox Cities.

Notable People

• George Banta, founder of the Banta Corporation
• John Bradley, one of the six men who raised the flag on Iwo Jima

External links

• Official website of Neenah