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Fort Atkinson

Iowa · 312 residents · 0.318 sq mi
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Fort Atkinson has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $59,792. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 77 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $119,500. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
312
−20%since 2000
from 389 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
981 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 1,223 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.0
+19%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2462853243634021990201020202024Fort Atkinson
2024346
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,792
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,205 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,381
+107%since 2000
from $14,702 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.9%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.2%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14%
US avg: 10%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,500
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $370 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
18.2% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+2%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(386)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.3%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(301)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.3%(20)
Diversity Score
6
+391%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.6%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+73%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 1.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.4%
+8.8 ptssince 2011
from 62.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.6%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.9%
−92.8 ptssince 2013
from 95.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Atkinson, Iowa?

Fort Atkinson, Iowa has about 312 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fort Atkinson, Iowa earns about $59,792 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 $119,500, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Atkinson, Iowa?

About 18.1% 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 4.2% of people in Fort Atkinson, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Atkinson, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Atkinson, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 50 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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