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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Fort Atkinson

Wisconsin · 11,621 residents · 5.847 sq mi
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Fort Atkinson has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $43,807. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $111,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

11,621
+14%since 1990
from 10,227 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,988 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 1,749 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.5
+6%since 1990
from 34.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
10K11K11K12K13K1990201020202024Fort Atkinson
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$43,807
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,892 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,008
+55%since 1990
from $13,514 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.3%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 8.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$111,000
+57%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $53,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$549
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $359 in 1990
US average: $602
64.0%
−2.9 ptssince 1990
from 66.9% in 1990
36.0% rent
2.5
+36%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(10,085)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(65)
Asian0.8%(81)
Diversity Score5%(507)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(10,904)
Black0.3%(32)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(508)
Asian0.6%(68)
Diversity Score12.6%(1,465)
13
+154%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.9%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 21.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.1%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 81.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.7%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 7.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.3 min
−22%since 1990
from 15.8 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 Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin?

Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin has about 11,621 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin earns about $43,807 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin expensive?

In Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $111,000, and the typical rent is about $549 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin?

About 19.9% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin?

About 5.3% of people in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,394 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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