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Fort Atkinson

Wisconsin · 12,579 residents · 5.847 sq mi
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Fort Atkinson has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,535. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $161,500.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.7
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
12,579
+8%since 2000
from 11,621 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,151 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1,988 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.7
+12%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K11K12K13K1990201020202024Fort Atkinson
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,535
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,807 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,493
+50%since 2000
from $21,008 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.2%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.9%
US avg: 10%
Information8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,500
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$878
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $549 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.0% in 2000
37.8% rent
Afford Score
2.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(10,904)
Black0.3%(32)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(508)
Asian0.6%(68)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.6%(1,465)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(10,512)
Black1%(122)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(1,330)
Asian0.9%(118)
Other2.7%(340)
Diversity Score33.9%(4,269)
Diversity Score
34
+169%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+89%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 70.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.0%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−86.0 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin?

Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin has about 12,579 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin earns about $63,535 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 $161,500, and the typical rent is about $878 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin?

About 22.9% 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 9.6% 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 2,352 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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