Edgerton: Demographics & People
Edgerton is home to 6,014 people, in 2,351 households. Population grew 1.5% from 5,924 (2022) to 6,014 (2024). Median age 37.7 years. (2.6y younger than Rock County; 0.6y younger than Wisconsin). Children under 18 are 28% of the population. Population is 84% White (non-Hispanic) and 6% Hispanic or Latino. The community is somewhat diverse (Simpson index 0.20). 64% of households are family-led. County is gaining 1,625 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 32% adult obesity, 12% smoke.
- 2.6 people per household (vs Wisconsin avg 2.4).
- 36% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Wisconsin 43%).
- 82 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Wisconsin 66).
Population & Trend
Population grew 1.5% from 5,924 (2022) to 6,014 (2024) — about 2.5× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~6,105 (extrapolated at 0.8%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 6,229.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 561,504 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 1.5% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 5,924 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 6,014 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | growing |
| Population | 6,014 people (vs Wisconsin 25,785) |
| Population Estimate | 6,229 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 37.7y is 1.2 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 28% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 37.7 years (vs Wisconsin 38.3y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 27.8% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 6,014 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 1,669 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 1,219.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 2,080.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 1,046 |
| Population under 18 | 1,669 |
| Median age | 37.7 years (vs Wisconsin 38.3y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 6,014 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.20 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as somewhat diverse.
| White residents | 4,994 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 31 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 618 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 20.5% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | somewhat diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 3 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 88.5% |
| Asian population | 1.5% (vs Wisconsin 3.1%) |
| Black population | 0.8% (vs Wisconsin 2.7%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 6.2% (vs Wisconsin 6.6%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 83.8% (vs Wisconsin 81.6%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 1.1% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 3% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 4,783 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 975 |
| Share born in this state | 79.5% |
| Share born in another state | 20.5% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 16.2% |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizens | 3.1% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 326 |
| From Africa | 10 |
Households & Family Composition
2,351 households. Averaging 2.6 people each — matches the U.S. average of 2.5. 64% are family households — near the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 1,388 families, 34% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 1,719 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 1,388 |
| Married couples with children | 465 |
| Single-parent households | 155 |
| Average household size | 2.58 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 11.0% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 101 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 73 |
| Family households | 1,494 households (vs Wisconsin 7,092) |
| Households that are families | 63.5% (vs Wisconsin 57.2%) |
| Total households | 2,351 households (vs Wisconsin 10,843) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 12.8% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 1,625 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 12.8% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 522,784 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 521,159 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 1,625 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 394 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 6.8% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 46 residents live in group quarters (0.8% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 46 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 2 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 55025 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 55 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 025 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Dane |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 6.5% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 5.90 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 7.10 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 55025 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Dane County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Medium metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 17,292 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 55025 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Dane County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 95.0% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 87.4% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 71.0% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 546,695 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 6.00 |
| Family Score · Schools | 4 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 5 |
| Family Score · Youth Sports Orgs | 3 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 27.8% |
| Family Score · Rating | good |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 6,014, growing, family-oriented, middle-class, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 6,014 people (vs Wisconsin 25,785) |
| Town Summary · County | Dane County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade