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Fort Atkinson

Iowa · 389 residents · 0.318 sq mi
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Fort Atkinson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,205. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $67,300. With a median age of 40.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

389
+7%since 1990
from 362 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,223 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 1,138 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.5
+7%since 1990
from 37.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2462853243634021990201020202024Fort Atkinson
2024346
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,205
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,385 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,702
+27%since 1990
from $11,611 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.7%
+9.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$67,300
+34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$370
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $288 in 1990
US average: $602
80.0%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 80.0% in 1990
20.0% rent
2.0
+31%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(362)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.7%(10)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(386)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0.3%(1)
Diversity Score1.3%(5)
1
−52%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.7%
−4.1 ptssince 1990
from 12.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.1%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 74.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.2 min
−38%since 1990
from 23.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Atkinson, Iowa?

Fort Atkinson, Iowa has about 389 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Fort Atkinson, Iowa?

The typical household in Fort Atkinson, Iowa earns about $34,205 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Atkinson, Iowa expensive?

In Fort Atkinson, Iowa, the median home is worth about $67,300, and the typical rent is about $370 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Atkinson, Iowa?

About 8.7% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Atkinson, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Atkinson, Iowa?

About 12.7% of people in Fort Atkinson, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Atkinson, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Atkinson, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 27 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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