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Stoughton

Wisconsin · 12,611 residents · 6.116 sq mi
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Stoughton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,235. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $191,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 37.2
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,611
+2%since 2000
from 12,354 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,062 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 2,020 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.2
+11%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K10K11K12K14K1990201020202024Stoughton
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,235
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,633 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,263
+30%since 2000
from $21,037 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.349
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$191,800
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $130,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$774
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $596 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.8%
−13.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
33.9% rent
Vacancy rate
5.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+15%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(11,854)
Black0.9%(112)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(153)
Asian0.7%(87)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.1%(873)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(11,827)
Black1.4%(178)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(230)
Asian1.3%(169)
Other2.7%(338)
Diversity Score17.1%(2,161)
Diversity Score
17
+142%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 27.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+49%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.0%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.4%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stoughton, Wisconsin?

Stoughton, Wisconsin has about 12,611 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stoughton, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Stoughton, Wisconsin earns about $61,235 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 $191,800, and the typical rent is about $774 a month.

How educated are people in Stoughton, Wisconsin?

About 30.1% 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 9.5% 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 3,825 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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