Population 5,194 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Fort Howard
Household size in Fort Howard
| Period | Fort Howard | Green Bay | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.40 | 2.40 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.36 | 2.43 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.47 | 2.42 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.36 | 2.45 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | +0.05 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Fort Howard are small: just 2.36 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.40, as it has nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Fort Howard
| Period | Fort Howard | Green Bay | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.8 | 35.6 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.7 | 36.0 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.2 | 36.0 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.9 | 36.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.2 | +1.2 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Fort Howard is young: half of its residents are under 34.9, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 31.8, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Fort Howard
| Period | Fort Howard | Green Bay | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.8% | 13.1% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.9% | 12.7% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 19.2% | 13.3% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.4% | 14.7% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | +1.6 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in Fort Howard (14.4%), above the national share of 11.6%. The picture is much the same across Green Bay. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 4.4 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Fort Howard
Renters in Fort Howard
| Period | Fort Howard | Green Bay | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.1% | 40.2% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 45.9% | 41.2% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.1% | 43.0% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 38.7% | 40.8% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −7.4 pts | +0.7 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Nearly four in ten households in Fort Howard rent their homes (38.7%), a bit above the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 35.3% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the southeast; owners are most common in the northwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 7.4 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Fort Howard
| Period | Fort Howard | Green Bay | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.7% | 9.1% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 8.1% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 5.9% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.8% | 5.6% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −3.5 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Fort Howard is close to the national rate: 9.8% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in Green Bay as a whole (5.6%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.8 points, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Fort Howard
| Period | Fort Howard | Green Bay | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1942 | 1968 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1942 | 1968 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1946 | 1970 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1948 | 1971 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +3 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Fort Howard is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1948, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1942 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the west has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Fort Howard
| Period | Fort Howard | Green Bay | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $637 | $684 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $680 | $736 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $754 | $800 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $925 | $1,032 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$288 | +$348 | +$380 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Fort Howard costs $925 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $288 a month from 2006–10, a 45% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 19.9% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Fort Howard
Bachelor's degrees in Fort Howard
| Period | Fort Howard | Green Bay | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.1% | 20.5% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.0% | 23.0% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.9% | 24.8% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.5% | 26.6% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.4 pts | +6.1 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Fort Howard: 24.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 9.4 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the north.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Fort Howard
| Period | Fort Howard | Green Bay | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.2% | 85.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.7% | 86.7% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.7% | 87.8% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.7% | 89.6% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.5 pts | +4.3 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Fort Howard is close to the national rate: 90.7% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 7.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Fort Howard
| Period | Fort Howard | Green Bay | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.2% | 7.6% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.2% | 8.4% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 3.8% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −9.3 pts | −3.9 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Fort Howard runs below the national rate: 3.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 9.3 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Fort Howard compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Howard | 2.36 | 34.9 | 14.4% | 38.7% | 9.8% | 1948 | $925 | 24.5% | 90.7% | 3.9% |
| Western Corridor | 2.08 | 38.7 | 18.2% | 52.6% | 6.5% | 1965 | $954 | 14.3% | 92.8% | 6.1% |
| Haevers Corners | 2.50 | 32.8 | 19.2% | 57.3% | 2.1% | 1960 | $795 | 10.0% | 72.9% | 5.5% |
| Downtown Appleton | 2.18 | 33.6 | 17.7% | 55.1% | 6.2% | 1944 | $966 | 28.7% | 96.3% | 4.7% |
| Menominee South | 2.01 | 41.0 | 9.9% | 50.7% | 10.5% | 1941 | $925 | 22.5% | 89.6% | 3.4% |
| SW Jones | 2.31 | 37.8 | 14.7% | 35.1% | 4.4% | 1948 | $1,016 | 16.2% | 89.2% | 1.5% |
| Westies | 2.37 | 37.2 | 10.1% | 34.2% | 9.7% | 1953 | $1,017 | 25.5% | 86.6% | 6.2% |
| East Hill | 1.90 | 38.5 | 9.7% | 32.9% | 4.4% | 1948 | $925 | 41.0% | 97.5% | 4.7% |
| Putnam Heights | 2.43 | 38.2 | 9.9% | 21.3% | 5.0% | 1967 | $971 | 51.6% | 99.0% | 4.1% |
| North Side Hill | 2.04 | 31.1 | 3.8% | 44.0% | 7.9% | 1940 | $873 | 17.3% | 92.5% | 4.4% |
| Third Ward | 2.14 | 21.3 | 5.6% | 63.0% | 2.0% | 1952 | $983 | 46.3% | 96.1% | 6.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Fort Howard. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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