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Stoughton

Wisconsin · 12,354 residents · 6.116 sq mi
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Stoughton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,633. Population has grown 41% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $130,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,354
+41%since 1990
from 8,786 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,020 / sq mi
+41%since 1990
from 1,437 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.2
+4%since 1990
from 33.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,633
+32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,308 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,037
+72%since 1990
from $12,213 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
5.0%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 6.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,000
+54%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $64,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$596
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $419 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
64.9%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 65.3% in 1990
35.1% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+16%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(8,657)
Black0.2%(21)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(53)
Asian0.6%(56)
Diversity Score5.1%(446)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(11,854)
Black0.9%(112)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(153)
Asian0.7%(87)
Diversity Score7.1%(873)
Diversity Score
7
+39%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.7%
+6.9 ptssince 1990
from 20.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.5%
+8.2 ptssince 1990
from 80.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 5.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.9 min
−30%since 1990
from 19.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stoughton, Wisconsin?

Stoughton, Wisconsin has about 12,354 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Stoughton, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Stoughton, Wisconsin earns about $47,633 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stoughton, Wisconsin expensive?

In Stoughton, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $130,000, and the typical rent is about $596 a month.

How educated are people in Stoughton, Wisconsin?

About 27.7% of adults age 25 and over in Stoughton, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stoughton, Wisconsin?

About 5.0% of people in Stoughton, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stoughton, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Stoughton, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,568 residents, a change of about 41 percent over that period.

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