29-702: Ashwaubenon ( / æ ʃ ˈ w ɔː b ɪ n ɒ n / ash- WAW -bin-on ) is a village in Brown County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin . The population was 16,991 at the 2020 census . A suburb of Green Bay , Ashwaubenon is part of the Green Bay Metropolitan Statistical Area and carries a Green Bay mailing address. Part of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin is in Ashwaubenon. The U.S. military bought most of
58-512: A male householder with no wife present, and 38.7% were non-families. 31.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.83. The median age in the village was 40.1 years. 21.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.8% were from 25 to 44; 29.1% were from 45 to 64; and 14.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of
87-531: Is derived from ashiwabiwining "place where they watch, keep a lookout". Another theory derives the name from Chief Ashwaubamay. In the Menominee language , which is related to the Ojibwe language, the place is known as Es-Wāpanoh , "thither see the dawning". Ashwaubenon is located at 44°29′N 88°5′W / 44.483°N 88.083°W / 44.483; -88.083 (44.49, −88.08). According to
116-451: Is often difficult, since methodologies, definitions and data quality can vary greatly. Since the 1990s, the OECD has conducted regular surveys among its 38 member countries using a standardized methodology and set of questions. Per capita income is often used to measure a sector's average income and compare the wealth of different populations. Per capita income is also often used to measure
145-554: Is the seat of Brown County. The city of Oconto (half cut off at the bottom right) is the county seat of Oconto County. Slightly above and much further right of Oconto is Oconto Falls , also in Oconto County. The somewhat larger city above Oconto Falls is Pulaski , which is in Brown County at the very border with Shawano County. Shawano County extends between Pulaski and past the edge of the photograph. The large city in
174-463: Is water. In 2017, there were 3,324 births, giving a general fertility rate of 65.6 births per 1000 women aged 15–44, which is above the Wisconsin average of 60.1. Additionally, there were 168 reported induced abortions performed on women of Brown County residence, with a rate of 3.3 abortions per 1000 women aged 15–44, which is below the Wisconsin average rate of 5.2. As of the census of 2020 ,
203-589: The Michigan Territorial legislature in 1818. It was named for Major General Jacob Brown , a military leader during the War of 1812 . Several towns along the Fox River vied for the position of county seat in Brown County's early years. The first county seat was located at Menomoneeville (now a part of Allouez ) in 1824. In 1837, a public referendum relocated the county seat to De Pere . The location
232-473: The U.S. state of Wisconsin . As of the 2020 census , the population was 268,740, making it the fourth-most populous county in Wisconsin. The county seat is Green Bay . Brown County is part of the Green Bay, WI Metropolitan Statistical Area . Brown County is one of Wisconsin's two original counties, along with Crawford County . It originally spanned the entire eastern half of the state when formed by
261-586: The United States Census Bureau , the village has a total area of 12.75 square miles (33.02 km), of which 12.39 square miles (32.09 km) is land and 0.36 square miles (0.93 km) is water. As of the census of 2010, there were 16,963 people, 7,421 households, and 4,550 families living in the village. The population density was 1,369.1 inhabitants per square mile (528.6/km). There were 7,797 housing units at an average density of 629.3 per square mile (243.0/km). The racial makeup of
290-405: The 87,295 households 33.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.20% were married couples living together, 8.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.10% were non-families. 26.50% of households were one person and 8.40% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.08. The age distribution was 26.10% under
319-475: The Republican presidential candidate in all but two elections, 1996 and 2008. Democratic strength is concentrated in the city of Green Bay, while the suburban and rural areas typically vote Republican. School districts include: 44°29′N 87°59′W / 44.48°N 87.99°W / 44.48; -87.99 Per capita income Per capita income ( PCI ) or average income measures
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#1732780928463348-631: The Wisconsin State constitution and are referred to as the "constitutional officers". Constitutional officers are the only partisan elected officials within Brown County government, as the Executive and County Board are non-partisan positions. The current constitutional officers are: In July 2002, the county declared English its official language, voting 17–8 to do so and to increase spending to promote fluency in English . Green Bay, center,
377-415: The age of 18, 10.50% from 18 to 24, 31.90% from 25 to 44, 20.90% from 45 to 64, and 10.70% 65 or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.90 males. The legislative branch of Brown County is the 26-member Board of Supervisors. Each member represents a single district and serves a two-year term, with elections held in
406-409: The average family size was 3.00. In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.3% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.9 males. The median income for a household in the village
435-500: The average income earned per person in a given area (city, region, country, etc.) in a specified year. In many countries, per capita income is determined using regular population surveys, such as the American Community Survey . This allows the calculation of per capita income for both the country as a whole and specific regions or demographic groups. However, comparing per capita income across different countries
464-549: The nearby St. Norbert College . A portion is in the West De Pere School District . The Ashwaubenon Public Safety Department has its full-time members triple trained, whether police officers, firefighters, EMTs or Paramedics. This is a very uncommon situation, which needed the Wisconsin legislature's approval to continue to be legal. Brown County, Wisconsin Brown County is a county in
493-414: The population was 268,740. The population density was 507.0 people per square mile (195.8 people/km ). There were 112,908 housing units at an average density of 213.0 units per square mile (82.2 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 79.2% White , 3.2% Asian , 3.1% Black or African American , 2.8% Native American , 4.4% from other races , and 7.2% from two or more races. Ethnically,
522-559: The population was 9.8% Hispanic or Latino of any race. At the 2010 census there were 248,007 people, 98,383 households, and 63,721 families living in the county. The population density was 403 people per square mile (156 people/km ). There were 104,371 housing units at an average density of 170 units per square mile (66 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 86.5% White, 2.2% Black or African American, 2.7% Native American, 2.7% Asian, 0.0004% Pacific Islander, 3.7% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. 7.3% of
551-406: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Of the 98,383 households 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.2% were non-families. 27.7% of households were one person and 8.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size
580-405: The population. There were 7,137 households, out of which 33.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.9% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.6% were non-families. 28.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and
609-581: The spring of even-numbered years. The Board of Supervisors elects a Chairman and Vice Chairman from its membership. The executive branch of Brown County is the County Executive, who is elected in the spring of every other odd-numbered year. The executive appoints department heads with the approval of the County Board. The current county executive is Troy Streckenbach . Brown County has several other elected officials that are established under
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#1732780928463638-775: The top right is Appleton, the county seat of Outagamie County. To the left of Appleton and across the northern edge of Lake Winnebago is Brillion in Calumet County. The village directly to the left of Green Bay and its immediate suburbs is Denmark , in Brown County. The smaller communities above and slightly to the left of Denmark (including Cooperstown , Maribel , and Kellnersville ) are in Manitowoc County. Luxembourg (larger village in lower left) and Casco (half cut off at lower far left) are in Kewaunee County. Since 1968, Brown County has voted for
667-560: The village was 48.7% male and 51.3% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 17,634 people, 7,137 households, and 4,667 families living in the village. The population density was 1,425.5 people per square mile (550.4/km). There were 7,260 housing units at an average density of 586.9 per square mile (226.6/km). The racial makeup of the village was 95.07% White, 0.65% African American, 1.25% Native American, 1.81% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander , 0.47% from other races, and 0.73% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.15% of
696-422: The village was 90.6% White , 1.2% African American , 2.1% Native American , 3.1% Asian , 0.9% from other races , and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.8% of the population. There were 7,421 households, of which 27.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.5% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had
725-457: The west side of Green Bay, Wisconsin from the Sioux in the 1850s and 1860s, except the area that would later become Ashwaubenon. That land belonged to two daughters of Chief Ashwaubamy , a Sioux chief. They began selling their land to local farmers and landowners in the late 19th century. One of the owners was Jacques Vieau . One theory of the origins of Ashwaubenon is of Ojibwe origin. It
754-838: Was $ 48,353, and the median income for a family was $ 62,186. Males had a median income of $ 41,024 versus $ 26,070 for females. The per capita income for the village was $ 23,539. About 3.4% of families and 4.0% of the population were below the poverty line , including 4.5% of those under age 18 and 3.5% of those age 65 or over. The majority of the village is in the Ashwaubenon School District , which comprises one Pre-K/kindergarten school, Cormier School; two elementary schools, Valley View and Pioneer; one middle school, Parkview; and one high school, Ashwaubenon High School (AHS). AHS offers Advanced Placement (AP) classes such as history, art history, statistics, chemistry, and U.S. government. It also offers two English courses through
783-424: Was 3.02. The age distribution was 24.1% under the age of 18, 10.8% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% 65 or older. The median age was 36.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.70 males. At the 2000 census there were 226,778 people, 87,295 households, and 57,527 families living in the county. The population density
812-581: Was 429 people per square mile (166 people/km ). There were 90,199 housing units at an average density of 171 units per square mile (66 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 91.14% White, 1.16% Black or African American, 2.29% Native American, 2.18% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.90% from other races, and 1.30% from two or more races. 3.84% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 33.8% were of German , 8.9% Polish , 7.8% Belgian and 6.8% Irish ancestry. 93.2% spoke only English at home, 3.8% spoke Spanish and 1.2% Hmong . Of
841-512: Was put up for the popular vote again in 1854, resulting in the establishment of the present county seat at Green Bay. The oldest known tree in Wisconsin, a 1,300 year-old cedar growing on the Niagara Escarpment , was found in Brown County. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 616 square miles (1,600 km ), of which 530 square miles (1,400 km ) is land and 86 square miles (220 km ) (14%)
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