Nekoosa, WI is a small town located in Wood County with a population of 8,242. It has a population density of 64 people per square mile and is situated on the Wisconsin River. Many businesses are located in Nekoosa including Pitsch Companies, Super 8 by Wyndham Nekoosa, and Badger State Manufacturing. Outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, hiking, and camping can be enjoyed year-round in the area due to the abundance of lakes and rivers nearby. There are also many organizations that promote community involvement such as the Artisan’s Guild of Wood County, Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce, and local nonprofit organizations like United Way of South Wood & Adams Counties. Local sporting events are hosted at various venues throughout the year such as high school football games at John Kemmeter Field or college baseball games at Copeland Park.
The population in Nekoosa (zip 54457) is 8,242. There are 61 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Nekoosa (zip 54457) is 54.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Nekoosa (zip 54457) is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Nekoosa (zip 54457)
- 57.7% are married
- 12.4% are divorced
- 23.0% are married with children
- 13.1% have children, but are single
Race in Nekoosa (zip 54457)
- 91.4% are White
- 0.7% are Black
- 0.3% are Asian
- 2.5% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 3.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander