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Fredonia

Wisconsin · 2,279 residents · 2.236 sq mi
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Fredonia is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,958. Population has grown 18% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $206,700. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents. Households here earn about 33% more than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% 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
2,279
+18%since 2000
from 1,934 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,019 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 865 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
+23%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Fredonia
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,958
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,173 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,146
+90%since 2000
from $20,644 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.6%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade33.3%
US avg: 10%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$206,700
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $134,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$892
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $629 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
29.9% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−3%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(2,061)
Black1.4%(32)
Hispanic / Latino5%(114)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other2.1%(48)
Diversity Score20.7%(473)
Diversity Score
21
+242%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+73%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 77.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.0%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
48.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−90.7 ptssince 2013
from 95.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fredonia, Wisconsin?

Fredonia, Wisconsin has about 2,279 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fredonia, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Fredonia, Wisconsin earns about $83,958 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 $206,700, and the typical rent is about $892 a month.

How educated are people in Fredonia, Wisconsin?

About 26.4% 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 4.7% 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 721 residents, a change of about 46 percent over that period.

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