Oneida County, Wisconsin

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Oneida County
U.S. county
Location within the U.S. state of Wisconsin
Wisconsin's location within the U.S.
Coordinates:
Country	United States
State	Wisconsin
Founded	1887
Seat	Rhinelander
Area
• Total	1,236 sq mi (3,200 km2)
• Land	1,113 sq mi (2,880 km2)
• Water	123 sq mi (320 km2)
Population  (2020)
• Total	37,545
• Density	33.7/sq mi (13.0/km2)
Website	[[1] www.co.oneida.wi.us/%20www.co.oneida.wi.us]]

Oneida County is a county located in the northern part of the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2020 census, the population was 37,545. Its county seat is Rhinelander. The county was created in 1887 and named after the Oneida people, one of the Five Nations of the Iroquois Confederacy.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1236 square miles (3,200 km²), of which 1113 square miles (2,880 km²) is land and 123 square miles (320 km²) (10%) is water. The county is known for its numerous lakes and forests, making it a popular destination for outdoor activities.

Adjacent counties

• Vilas County - north
• Forest County - east
• Langlade County - southeast
• Lincoln County - south
• Price County - west

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, there were 37,545 people, 16,000 households, and 10,000 families residing in the county. The population density was 33.7 people per square mile (13/km²). The racial makeup of the county was predominantly White, with small percentages of other races.

Communities

City

• Rhinelander (county seat)

Towns

• Cassian
• Crescent
• Enterprise
• Hazelhurst
• Lake Tomahawk
• Little Rice
• Lynne
• Minocqua
• Monico
• Newbold
• Nokomis
• Pelican
• Piehl
• Pine Lake
• Schoepke
• Stella
• Sugar Camp
• Three Lakes
• Woodboro
• Woodruff

Census-designated places

• Lake Tomahawk
• Three Lakes
• Woodruff

Unincorporated communities

• Goodnow
• Gagen
• Harshaw
• McNaughton
• Newbold
• Sugar Camp

Economy

The economy of Oneida County is diverse, with significant contributions from tourism, manufacturing, and healthcare. The county's natural resources, including its lakes and forests, attract visitors year-round for activities such as fishing, boating, and snowmobiling.

Education

Oneida County is served by several school districts, including the Rhinelander School District, the Minocqua J1 School District, and the Three Lakes School District. Higher education is available through the Nicolet Area Technical College.

Transportation

Major highways in Oneida County include U.S. Route 8, U.S. Route 45, and Wisconsin Highway 47. The county is also served by the Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport.

See also

• List of counties in Wisconsin
• National Register of Historic Places listings in Oneida County, Wisconsin

External links

• Oneida County official website