Edgerton Authority

Edgerton is a middle-income small town of 6,014.

Edgerton, Wisconsin

Edgerton (6,014 residents) operates as a chartered municipality within Dane County, Wisconsin. The median household income stands at $72,489.

Definition and scope

Edgerton is a chartered municipality within Dane County, Wisconsin, Wisconsin. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 2 and is part of the Madison, WI metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Edgerton has approximately 6,014 residents. The median age is 37.7 years. Roughly 62% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $266,900.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 83.8%
• Black or African American: 0.8%
• Hispanic or Latino: 6.2%
• Asian: 1.5%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Edgerton is $72,489. Poverty rate stands at 8.6%. Unemployment rate at last release was 2.7%. Educational attainment: 30.8% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Edgerton:

• Public schools: 4
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 8

Getting around

Jana Airport provides commercial air service for the area. Federal court business routes through Rock County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Columbus, Wisconsin.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 925 feet. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 6a.

References

• Wisconsin State Authority — state-level reference for Wisconsin.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.