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53538

Fort Atkinson, WI

Total Population
18,535
Median Household Income
$77,530
Median Home Value
$221,200
Median Rent
$997

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$77,530
100.5% above state median
Home Value
$221,200
101.4% above state median
Rent
$997
100% above state median
Median Age
43.6 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Fort Atkinson, WI 53538

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Fort Atkinson, WI

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

26.8% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 2.7%, below national average.

Low poverty rate of 6.3%, well below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$77,530
+3.2% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.5%
State: $-15,996,291
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.36 people

Total Households
7,713
Family Households
52.2%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Manufacturing
25.1%
#2 Industry
Education
24.6%
#3 Industry
Construction
14.3%
Total Employed Residents:6,111

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
8.2%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
4.6%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
2.7%
260 workers
Public Transit
0.4%
42 workers
Total Commuting Workers:9,624
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
97.3%
10,462 employed
Labor Force
10,791
288 unemployed
Median Age
43.6 years
Per Capita Income
$39,191
Poverty Rate
6.3%

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