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Edgerton

Wisconsin · 5,945 residents · 4.159 sq mi
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Edgerton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,183. Population has grown 21% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $163,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% 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
5,945
+21%since 2000
from 4,933 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,429 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 1,186 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.5
+6%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Edgerton
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,183
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,684 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,116
+42%since 2000
from $20,481 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.5%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.1%
US avg: 10%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,300
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$798
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $505 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
35.0% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+14%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(4,641)
Black0.2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(188)
Asian0.4%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.7%(529)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(5,273)
Black0.9%(51)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(336)
Asian0.7%(39)
Other1.7%(99)
Diversity Score21.1%(1,256)
Diversity Score
21
+97%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+100%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 88.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 71.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.4%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.6%
−84.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Edgerton, Wisconsin?

Edgerton, Wisconsin has about 5,945 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Edgerton, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Edgerton, Wisconsin earns about $65,183 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Edgerton, Wisconsin expensive?

In Edgerton, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $163,300, and the typical rent is about $798 a month.

How educated are people in Edgerton, Wisconsin?

About 27.1% of adults age 25 and over in Edgerton, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Edgerton, Wisconsin?

About 12.8% of people in Edgerton, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Edgerton, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Edgerton, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,691 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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

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