Population 16,746 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Fort Atkinson
Household size in Fort Atkinson
| Period | Fort Atkinson | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.48 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.44 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.49 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.32 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.16 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Fort Atkinson are small: just 2.32 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.48, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Fort Atkinson
| Period | Fort Atkinson | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.0 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.5 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.8 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.7 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.7 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Fort Atkinson is 43.7 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 40.0 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the southeast, the oldest in the northeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Fort Atkinson
| Period | Fort Atkinson | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.1% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.3% of households in Fort Atkinson, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 2.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Fort Atkinson
Renters in Fort Atkinson
| Period | Fort Atkinson | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.6% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.3% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.7% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 27.2% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Fort Atkinson own their homes; 27.2% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 38.0% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the northeast.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Fort Atkinson
| Period | Fort Atkinson | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.7% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.8 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Fort Atkinson: just 4.6% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 6.8 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Fort Atkinson
| Period | Fort Atkinson | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1963 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1967 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1972 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +5 | +6 |
Fort Atkinson is a place of older homes: half were built before 1972, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1963 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Fort Atkinson
| Period | Fort Atkinson | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $755 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $782 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $881 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,014 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$259 | +$380 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Fort Atkinson costs $1,014 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $259 a month since 2006–10, up 34%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.0% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Fort Atkinson
Bachelor's degrees in Fort Atkinson
| Period | Fort Atkinson | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.2% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.8% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.5% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.0% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Fort Atkinson than nationally: 27.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 2.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Fort Atkinson
| Period | Fort Atkinson | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.9% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.8% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.8% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.3% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Fort Atkinson is close to the national rate: 90.3% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Wisconsin overall (93.3%). The share with a diploma is up 2.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Fort Atkinson
| Period | Fort Atkinson | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.1% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Fort Atkinson runs below the national rate: 3.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 1.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Fort Atkinson compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Atkinson | 2.32 | 43.7 | 7.3% | 27.2% | 4.6% | 1972 | $1,014 | 27.0% | 90.3% | 3.5% |
| Slabtown | 2.24 | 51.0 | 5.9% | 13.8% | 6.2% | 1966 | $1,081 | 24.7% | 93.7% | 1.7% |
| Lake Koshkonong | 2.35 | 49.7 | 8.7% | 12.7% | 20.8% | 1964 | $1,278 | 24.9% | 85.9% | 0.7% |
| Jefferson | 2.27 | 42.9 | 10.7% | 29.2% | 7.2% | 1970 | $1,046 | 21.3% | 92.2% | 2.4% |
| Hebron | 2.45 | 47.2 | 4.7% | 8.9% | 5.3% | 1979 | $1,353 | 25.6% | 91.8% | 5.2% |
| Koshkonong | 2.39 | 45.0 | 14.3% | 11.0% | 11.7% | 1972 | $1,061 | 27.3% | 88.9% | 0.4% |
| Jefferson Junction | 2.18 | 47.8 | 7.3% | 15.6% | 5.1% | 1976 | $1,059 | 25.3% | 94.7% | 1.2% |
| Busseyville | 2.46 | 49.7 | 6.8% | 5.8% | 22.7% | 1968 | $1,175 | 19.9% | 93.7% | 1.6% |
| Whitewater | 2.23 | 28.0 | 6.8% | 59.6% | 13.6% | 1982 | $1,082 | 35.9% | 90.9% | 5.0% |
| Rockdale | 2.41 | 46.7 | 8.9% | 18.7% | 7.9% | 1981 | $1,127 | 33.3% | 95.5% | 3.3% |
| Lima Center | 2.47 | 44.8 | 5.5% | 15.9% | 4.2% | 1967 | $1,143 | 32.8% | 81.7% | 2.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Fort Atkinson. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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