Menasha, Wisconsin

Menasha is a city in Calumet and Winnebago counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 17,353 at the 2010 census. Of this, 15,144 were in Winnebago County, and 2,209 were in Calumet County. The city is located mostly in the Town of Menasha in Winnebago County; only a small portion is in the Town of Harrison in Calumet County. Doty Island is located partially in Menasha. The city's name comes from the Winnebago word meaning "thorn" or "island". Menasha is home to the Barlow Planetarium and Weis Earth Science Museum, both housed at the University of Wisconsin-Fox Valley.

Geography

Menasha is located at 44°13′N 88°26′W / 44.217°N 88.433°W / 44.217; -88.433 (44.2129, -88.4362). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.52 square miles (19.48 km²), of which, 6.03 square miles (15.62 km²) is land and 1.49 square miles (3.86 km²) is water.

Demographics

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 17,353 people, 7,405 households, and 4,415 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,877.8 inhabitants per square mile (1,111.1/km²). There were 7,973 housing units at an average density of 1,322.2 per square mile (510.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 90.8% White, 1.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 2.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 3.0% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.9% of the population.

Menasha (YTB-773)

Menasha (YTB-773) was a United States Navy Natick-class large harbor tug named for Menasha, Wisconsin.

Construction

The contract for Menasha was awarded 25 June 1963. She was laid down at Oyster Bay, Long Island, New York, by Jakobson Shipyard and launched 4 November 1964. Her sponsor was Mrs. E. J. Stock.

Operational history

Menasha was assigned to the 5th Naval District, Norfolk, Virginia. She was reclassified YTM‑761 in September 1965. In the summer of 1966, Menasha was assigned to the 4th Naval District and the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard.

On 15 June 1986, Menasha was placed out of service and transferred to the Maritime Administration. Other sources indicate that Menasha was transferred to the National Defense Reserve Fleet in 1986, St. Lawrence SDC in 1989, sold as Menasha in 1995, and is now Escorte.

Notes

^a Details of Menasha's characteristics are scarce. Details listed here are those of her sister ship Mascoutah (YTB-772)., expected to be substantially similar given that both were built by the same shipyard and both were ultimately reclassified YTM.