Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin is 12,490 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 77th-largest city in Wisconsin. The median household income is $75,350, the median home value is $198,600, and the median age is 41.5.
The population has declined 0.1% since 2010 (12,394 → 12,377).
12,490
Population
2136
People / sq mi
$75,350
Median Income
$198,600
Median Home Value
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Fort Atkinson covers 5.8 sq mi of land at 2136 people per square mile.
About Fort Atkinson, WI
In Fort Atkinson, home values do the distinguishing — a median of $198,600. With 12,490 residents, Fort Atkinson is a city in Wisconsin.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $75,350 — near the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 4.9%, below the national 12.4%. Property is affordable here, the median home worth $198,600, with typical rent around $957.
Roughly 26.3% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Around 8.4% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 20 minutes each way.
Fort Atkinson city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Fort Atkinson city had a population of 12,394 in 2010 and 12,377 in 2024, a -0.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 12,579 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: -0.01%.
12,377
Population (2024)
12,394
Population (2010)
12,579
Peak (2020)
-0.01%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12,394 |
| 2011 | 12,387 |
| 2012 | 12,437 |
| 2013 | 12,440 |
| 2014 | 12,391 |
| 2015 | 12,370 |
| 2016 | 12,469 |
| 2017 | 12,461 |
| 2018 | 12,492 |
| 2019 | 12,422 |
| 2020 | 12,579 |
| 2021 | 12,539 |
| 2022 | 12,409 |
| 2023 | 12,379 |
| 2024 | 12,377 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 87.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$75,350
Median Household Income
$37,474
Per Capita Income
4.9%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$198,600
Median Home Value
$957
Median Rent
70.2%
Owner-Occupied
Education
90.8%
High School+
26.3%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.6%
Drive Alone
78.4%
Public Transit
8.4%
Work From Home
20.1 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
20.8%
Foreign Born
88.9%
Non-English at Home
5.8%
Veterans
12.7%
With Disability
92.8%
Health Insurance
94.6%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 25.2% |
| Manufacturing | 16.4% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 11.0% |
| Construction | 7.2% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 6.6% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 5.2% |
| Retail Trade | 4.3% |
| Public Administration | 3.9% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.8% |
| Information | 1.8% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin has a population of 12,490 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 77th-largest city in Wisconsin.
The median household income in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin is $75,350, with 4.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin is $198,600, with median monthly rent at $957 and a homeownership rate of 70.2%.
The median age in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin is 41.5 years. The population is 50.2% male and 49.8% female.
The population has declined 0.1% since 2010 (12,394 → 12,377).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.