Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin
Fort Atkinson: City in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States of America
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Fort Atkinson is a city located in the county of Jefferson in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Its population at the 2010 census was 12,368 and a population density of 825 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 12,372 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Fort Atkinson
| Population : | 12,372 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Wisconsin (United States) |
| County : | Jefferson County |
| Postal code : | 53538 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 920 |
| Area : | 14.99 km2 |
| Altitude : | 784 feet / 239 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 21:32:19 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 825 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.03% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Fort Atkinson is located at 42°55'44"N 88°50'13"W (42.9288900, -88.8370500).
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Demographics
The population of Fort Atkinson increased by 0.03% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 12,368 | - | census |
| 2011 | 12,387 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 12,437 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 12,440 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 12,391 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 12,370 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 12,469 | 0.79% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 12,461 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 12,492 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 12,422 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 12,372 | -0.4% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 37,988 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 29,538 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 28.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 41,140 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 29,621 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 26.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 12.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.5% |
| White only, percent : | 79.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 13.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.4% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 25.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 60.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,083 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 6.0% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 55.4% |
Fort Atkinson zip code is 53538.
County name: Jefferson, County
fips: 55055
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 55.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $176,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,549 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $551 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,088 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 12,276 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.77 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 82.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 94.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 86.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 88.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 16.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.3% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 84,981 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 169,329 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,293,840 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 623,921 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $20,068 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $65,589 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $29,149 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 12.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,751 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,377 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 927 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 811 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,693 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 249 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,305 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 621.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 47.65 |
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People born in Fort Atkinson (14)
People born in Fort Atkinson, including composer Guy Moon, video game designer Josh Sawyer, politician, businessperson, and philanthropist George Marston, .
List
- Gerald L. Endl (United States Army Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 20/08/1915
- Jeff Sauer (American ice hockey coach) he was born in 04/01/1988
- John Roethlisberger (American gymnast) he was born in 21/06/1970
- Keith Neubert (American football player) he was born in 13/09/1964
- Robert J. Shelby (United States District Judge) he was born in 13/03/1970
- Terry Kuntz (American game designer) he was born in 25/12/1953
- Wallace Dollase (American horse trainer) he was born in 01/08/1937
- Whitey Woodin (American football player (1894-1974)) he was born in 29/01/1894
- Glenn D. Vosburg (American football) he was born in 29/12/1883
- Howard Weiss (American football player) he was born in 12/10/1917
- Michael Marquart (American musician)
Schools in Fort Atkinson
College & universities near Fort Atkinson, WI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 240189 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | Whitewater (WI) | 53190-1790 |
Stations (15)
Amtrak & bus stations near Fort Atkinson, WI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| JVL | Janesville, Wisconsin | 3120 North Pontiac Drive | BUS |
| SMD | Madison (South), Wisconsin | Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave. | BUS |
| CBS | Columbus | 359 North Ludington Street | RAIL |
| MSN | Madison, Wisconsin | 800 Langdon St. | BUS |
| BET | South Beloit, Illinois | 15766 Manchester Road | BUS |
Post offices near Fort Atkinson
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Atkinson Post Office | Fort Atkinson (WI) | 53538 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Fort Atkinson , Iowa city in Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States with a population of 320 people.
Other cities in Jefferson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jefferson County , WI. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ixonia | 4,562 | Town of Wisconsin |
| Farmington | 3,848 | Town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Johnson Creek | 3,065 | City in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Rome | 2,784 | Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Sullivan | 2,299 | Village in Jefferson County, Wisconsin |
| Lake Mills | 2,135 | City in Iowa, USA |
| Concord | 2,130 | Town in Wisconsin, United States |
| Watertown | 2,039 | City in Jefferson County, New York |
| Lake Ripley | 1,779 | Census designated place |
| Aztalan | 1,493 | Civil town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin |
| Jefferson | 1,225 | City in and county seat of Jefferson County, Wisconsin |
| Palmyra | 1,219 | Civil town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin |
| Lake Koshkonong | 1,204 | Census designated place |
| Milford | 1,135 | City in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Hebron | 1,132 | Town of Wisconsin |
| Waterloo | 940 | Fourth-class city in Jefferson County, Wisconsin |
Distance to Other Cities
Fort Atkinson distances to largest Wisconsin cities
