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Fond du Lac

Wisconsin · 44,678 residents · 19.237 sq mi
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Fond du Lac has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,587. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $128,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% 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
44,678
+6%since 2000
from 42,203 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,323 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 2,194 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.1
+7%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
37K39K41K43K45K1990201020202024Fond du Lac
202444K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,587
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,113 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,555
+50%since 2000
from $18,996 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.8%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.2%
US avg: 10%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,500
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$761
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $507 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 61.7% in 2000
43.5% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+8%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(38,906)
Black1.8%(767)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(1,232)
Asian1.5%(638)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.2%(6,408)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(35,942)
Black4.4%(1,957)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(3,834)
Asian1.9%(866)
Other4.3%(1,938)
Diversity Score42.1%(18,827)
Diversity Score
42
+178%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
+42%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 68.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.7%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.4%
−85.1 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin?

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin has about 44,678 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin earns about $54,587 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 $128,500, and the typical rent is about $761 a month.

How educated are people in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin?

About 23.1% 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 11.4% 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 6,921 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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