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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Fond du Lac

Wisconsin · 42,203 residents · 19.237 sq mi
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Fond du Lac has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $41,113. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $89,900.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

42,203
+12%since 1990
from 37,757 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,194 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 1,963 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.7
+6%since 1990
from 33.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
37K39K41K43K45K1990201020202024Fond du Lac
202444K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,113
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,826 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,996
+52%since 1990
from $12,472 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.5%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 9.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$89,900
+35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$507
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $378 in 1990
US average: $602
61.7%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 62.5% in 1990
38.3% rent
2.2
+16%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(36,881)
Black0.4%(144)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(725)
Asian0.7%(268)
Diversity Score10.1%(3,819)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(38,906)
Black1.8%(767)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(1,232)
Asian1.5%(638)
Diversity Score15.2%(6,408)
15
+50%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.0%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 14.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.9%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 78.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.3%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.2 min
−12%since 1990
from 13.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin?

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin has about 42,203 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin earns about $41,113 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fond du Lac, Wisconsin expensive?

In Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $89,900, and the typical rent is about $507 a month.

How educated are people in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin?

About 19.0% of adults age 25 and over in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin?

About 7.5% of people in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fond du Lac, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,446 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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