Demographics & People — Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 12,490 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~12,400 |
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| Median Age | 43.5 |
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| Total Households | 5,394 |
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| Family Households | 3,183 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.27 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2201 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 10,973 |
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| Black or African American | 40 |
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| Asian | 88 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,430 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 5,427 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,721 |
| Other groups | 1,684 |
| Irish | 1,264 |
| Polish | 1,025 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 934 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 912 |
| Norwegian | 794 |
| English | 785 |
| French (except Basque) | 557 |
Language
| English Only | 10,672 |
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| Spanish | 1,214 |
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| Population 5+ | 12,002 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 549 |
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| Population 18+ | 10,064 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 9.7% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin.
