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Fredonia

Wisconsin · 2,252 residents (2025 est.) · 2.236 sq mi
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Fredonia is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $99,013. Population has grown 27% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $286,000. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 28% more than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,448
+27%since 2000
from 1,934 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,095 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 865 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.0
+10%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,252 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Fredonia
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$99,013
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,173 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,042
+104%since 2000
from $20,644 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.5%
+22.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
+10%since 2010
from 0.356 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade38%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$286,000
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $134,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,049
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $629 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
29.2% rent
Vacancy rate
1.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+14%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(1,859)
Black0.5%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(27)
Asian0.5%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.1%(117)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86%(2,105)
Black0.5%(12)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(250)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other3%(73)
Diversity Score31.2%(763)
Diversity Score
31
+414%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+46%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 77.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.3%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
49.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
−46.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2012
from 6.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.1%
−93.9 ptssince 2013
from 95.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.7%
+10.3 ptssince 2017
from 85.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2016
from 96.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 3.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fredonia, Wisconsin?

Fredonia, Wisconsin has about 2,448 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fredonia, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Fredonia, Wisconsin earns about $99,013 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fredonia, Wisconsin expensive?

In Fredonia, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $286,000, and the typical rent is about $1,049 a month.

How educated are people in Fredonia, Wisconsin?

About 23.6% of adults age 25 and over in Fredonia, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fredonia, Wisconsin?

About 9.7% of people in Fredonia, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fredonia, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Fredonia, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 890 residents, a change of about 57 percent over that period.

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